Insight With Vicki GonzalezBrown Uses Fiscal Discipline For Revised Budget As "Big Cuts" Expected From WashingtonMay 12, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford recaps highlights of Gov. Jerry Brown's revised state budget where he expects major cuts to happen. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Eyes Chance At Renewing Cap-And-Trade Program As Climate Change SolutionMay 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordGov. Brown is likely to want to continue the state’s signature climate change-fighting program — cap-and-trade — past 2020, when it’s set to expire. He faces opposition from lawmakers but sees some support from business groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Says ‘Big Cuts’ Ahead For California’s BudgetMay 11, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols | Ben Bradford | Daniel PotterUpdated: California faces a $3.3 billion shortfall under Gov. Jerry Brown’s updated budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year released Thursday morning at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Delegation Responds to FBI Director James Comey’s Firing By Trump AdministrationMay 11, 2017 | Chris Remington | Cody DrabbleCalifornia’s Congressional representatives are sharing their thoughts on the firing of FBI Director James Comey by the Trump administration. LA Times Reporter Sarah Wire has been following their responses and reflects on them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prison Smuggling: Meth In Soap, Heroin On StampsMay 10, 2017A study has found mixed results from the $15 million California spent to thwart prison drug smuggling by increasingly creative inmates.
State GovernmentCalifornia Wants To Make Interfering With An Audit A CrimeMay 10, 2017A California lawmaker wants to make intentionally interfering with an audit a crime after a controversial audit of the University of California.
State GovernmentOfficials: Oroville Dam Not Reliable For FloodingMay 10, 2017Elected officials in Northern California are warning in a letter to the governor that they don't believe the Oroville Dam is reliable or flexible enough to provide flood protection to communities downstream.
State GovernmentState Climate Change Debate Heats UpMay 10, 2017A proposal to restructure one of California's landmark climate change initiatives goes before a state Senate committee on Wednesday.
State GovernmentBicyclists Rolling Through Stop Signs Will Remain IllegalMay 9, 2017It will remain illegal for bicyclists to roll through stop signs, after another bill stalled in the California Legislature this week.
State GovernmentTaxes And Warning Labels On Drinks Stall, Under Pressure From IndustryMay 9, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe California restaurant and beverage industries have successfully opposed two high-profile bills in the state Legislature this month. The bills would have added warning labels to sodas and taxes to hard liquor.
