Booze Ban For Rafting Gone Wild WeekendJuly 12, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe annual party on the American River called “Rafting Gone Wild” is scheduled for this coming weekend and Sacramento County has instituted a ban on alcohol, based on previous experience.
Drug Makers Stall Generics With “Pay For Delay” Says CALPIRGJuly 11, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe California Public Interest Research Group says brand name drug makers are paying generic drug companies to keep cheaper products off the market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Near Its Solar Power GoalJuly 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonA new report from the California Public Utilities Commission shows that a program to increase solar power has almost reached its goal. Solar power installation has grown 26-percent in one year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Signs Enterprise Zone, SEIU Contract, "Bridge Plan" BillsJuly 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation to overhaul a controversial tax break for companies that hire workers in low-income communities. He also signed a key labor pact and a measure to provide health care to the working poor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senate Confirms Beard as Corrections SecretaryJuly 11, 2013 | Katie OrrThe California State Senate has confirmed Jeffrey Beard as Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
CalPERS backs off releasing dataJuly 11, 2013Retired California state workers are applauding a decision by CalPERS to reconsider a plan to post pensioners personal information online. They say the proposed database would expose members to fraud. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Private Doctors Provide Personalized Care, For a PriceJuly 11, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneOne area of health care is taking a step away from the industry. "Private medicine" – commonly known as concierge care –is a small but growing trend, with California at it’s center. We visit a practice in El Dorado Hills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Regains Economic RankingJuly 11, 2013With a gross domestic product of $2 trillion, California once again is number eight in world economic rankings.
Mid Year Report: Foreclosures Continue To DeclineJuly 11, 2013 | Steve MilneHome foreclosure rates continue to fall in California, according to new RealtyTrac data. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bison Fire Now 65 Percent ContainedJuly 10, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe fire has burned almost 43 square miles since it was started by lightning on the Fourth of July.