EnvironmentCalifornia, New Mexico File Environmental LawsuitJuly 5, 2017(AP) - The attorneys general of California and New Mexico are suing the Trump administration for delaying new rules to reduce methane leaks on federal lands.
State GovernmentCalifornia's 'Sanctuary State Bill' Advances In AssemblyJuly 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordA bill that would extend “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants across California is continuing to move through the state Legislature, after passing the Senate months ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAuthors Of California's End-Of-Life Law Say Drug Costs, Access Must Be ExaminedJuly 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsOne year after California’s end-of-life law went into effect, the bill’s authors say it is gradually being accepted by doctors and patients, but can be improved.
State GovernmentEx-Assemblyman Is Fourth Republican To Enter Governor's RaceJuly 5, 2017 | Ben AdlerFormer Republican Assemblyman David Hadley is entering the 2018 California governor’s race, hoping to win support from moderate and establishment Republicans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Can No Longer Lose Their Driver's License Due To Unpaid Traffic FinesJuly 5, 2017 | Julia MitricFailure to pay traffic fines and fees won't cost Californians their driving privileges under a provision signed into law as part of the state budget package. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Harris, Trump Travel Day, G20 Summit, North KoreaJuly 5, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAfter being gone for a while, we return to our weekly discussion with Political Junkie Ken Rudin recapping news from the Fourth of July weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLawmakers Reflect On New End Of Life StatisticsJuly 5, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe California Department of Public Health released statistics for the End of Life medication in California last week. Assemblywoman Susan Eggman and former State Sen. Lois Wolk authored the bill; they join Insight with their reflections. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHate Crime Reports In California Increased By 11 Percent In 2016July 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordData from the state Attorney General’s Office shows more than 900 reported hate crime incidents in 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould Two Democrats Face Off In 2018 California Governor's Race Runoff?July 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerAfter two California Democrats advanced in last year’s open U.S. Senate primary, some pundits think that could happen again in the 2018 governor’s race. But one expert insists that won’t happen – and he’s willing to put his dignity on the line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCan California Fish Catch Break With Giant Tunnels? DependsJuly 1, 2017(AP) - New federal rulings say giant water tunnels that California wants to build would pose new perils, and a couple new breaks, for the state's vanishing salmon and other native fish.
