State GovernmentSuit Hits City's Restrictions On Recreational Pot GrowersJune 7, 2017A lawsuit filed against the Southern California city of Fontana claims an ordinance makes it unreasonably difficult and expensive for adult residents to grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use under the state's voter-approved Proposition 64.
Health CareCritics Raise Concerns As Calif. Approaches One-Year Anniversary Of Aid In Dying LawJune 7, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs California approaches the one-year anniversary of its aid-in-dying law, critics are raising concerns about doctors taking advantage of terminally ill patients. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaCoalition Of States, Regions Fighting Climate Change Meet In ChinaJune 7, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s mission to fight climate change has taken him to China this week, but he’s not committing to support more ambitious renewable energy goals back home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Launches Plan To Hire Youth, Grow BusinessesJune 7, 2017 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg presents his "Thousand Strong" initiative that aims to provide youth with hands-on experience and money while cultivating a diverse workplace for area businesses. He will also address homelessness and housing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaBrown Looks To Lure Chinese Electric Car CompaniesJune 6, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown's trip to China to push climate change partnerships is full of official meetings—heavy on formality and light on substance. But the governor hopes the abstract talks will turn into something very specific: car batteries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaBrown Meets With China's President Xi JinpingJune 6, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown spent his first three days in a blizzard of meetings. He met with heads of some of China’s most populous regions, national ministers and even Chinese President Xi Jinping.
State GovernmentCalifornia Supreme Court Weighs Proposition 66 LawsuitJune 6, 2017 | Randol White | Ben AdlerThe California Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over whether a voter-approved initiative that seeks to streamline the death penalty process is unconstitutional.
State GovernmentState Lawmakers Now Turn To Budget NegotiationsJune 6, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAfter rolling through more than 700 bills last week, California lawmakers are now turning to budget negotiations.One of the big debates is over how to spend more than a billion dollars in new cigarette tax revenues slated for health care.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNevada Legislature Round-Up: Taxing Pot, School Vouchers And Budget TimeJune 6, 2017It was a busy final day for the Nevada Legislature as major bills on marijuana, school vouchers and renewable energy were up for a critical vote. Reno-Gazette Journal Reporter Seth Richardson gives a wrap-up of the day’s busy news. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaGov. Brown Visits With Pandas While Touring China For Climate TalksJune 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe governor is leading a state delegation focused on climate change, but during the first day, in Chengdu, the diplomacy included a quick swing by that city’s “Panda Base.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
