Health CareThis Story Contains A Warning That Might Cause Alarm — Or ApathyNovember 29, 2019Under Proposition 65, California has designated more than 900 substances as toxic. Now the state’s expert panel plans to weigh whether to add acetaminophen, an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Midol and DayQuil, to the list.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.November 27, 2019The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Sue Trump Administration Over Proposed Water Rules Affecting San Joaquin DeltaNovember 21, 2019California officials said Thursday they will sue the federal government over proposed rules managing the state’s scarce water, arguing its conclusions are not scientifically adequate and fall short of protecting species and the state’s interests.
State GovernmentCalifornia Justices Reject Law Requiring Trump Tax ReturnsNovember 21, 2019The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump does not have to disclose his tax returns to appear as a candidate on California's primary ballot next spring.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislative Analyst Office Predicts $7 Billion State Budget SurplusNovember 20, 2019California is expected to have a $7 billion budget surplus next year, but lawmakers were urged not to spend all of it because a sizable chunk depends on an upcoming decision by the Trump administration as it feuds with state Democratic leaders.
State GovernmentCities Step In To Halt Last-Minute EvictionsNovember 20, 2019Throughout the state, advocates have reported a slew of last-minute evictions before a new law that protects tenants goes into effect. As a result, many local governments are placing a temporary hold on evictions.
EnvironmentCalifornia Halts Fracking Permits In Oil Producer CrackdownNovember 19, 2019California Gov. Gavin Newsom is cracking down on oil producers by halting the approval of hundreds of fracking permits until independent scientists can review them.
‘The California Price’: Why It Costs So Much To Build A Home In The Golden StateNovember 19, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Gov. Gavin Newsom promised during his campaign to speed up housing development. So far, it hasn’t happened. PolitiFact California takes a look into why it costs so much to build a home in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMore Possible Public Safety Power Shut Offs And Utilities Answer QuestionsNovember 19, 2019Fire weather is predicted this week, which may lead to the power being shut off in large swaths of Northern California. What’s behind the tentative details? And we’ll hear about testimony presented by the state’s largest utilities at the Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Auto Emissions Battle ContinuesNovember 19, 2019Last Friday, California’s Department of General Services announced it won’t buy gas powered sedans. The state will also stop buying from any carmakers that haven't agreed to follow the state’s greenhouse gas pollution rules. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
