CEQA Changes Narrowed, Broader Effort Delayed (Again)September 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg is shelving most of his effort to streamline the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, this year. The decision came late Wednesday night at the end of the second-to-last day of legislative session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing Clears LegislatureSeptember 11, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has indicated that he will sign a bill that would regulate hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which passed the Assembly Wednesday. The bill is generating fierce debate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City of Sacramento Sues State Over RedevelopmentSeptember 10, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe city says the 700 block of K Street redevelopment is being delayed by the state's refusal to pay $2.6 million in redevelopment funds.
Legislative Roundup: A Busy Tuesday at the CapitolSeptember 10, 2013 | Ben AdlerSchool testing, lead ammunition and public records. Those issues are among the dozens California lawmakers debated Tuesday during this busy final week of session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Stockton Diocese Heading Towards BankruptcySeptember 10, 2013 | Rich IbarraThe Stockton Catholic Diocese which covers a 6 county area including San Joaquin and Stanislaus is preparing to declare bankruptcy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire Damage Assessment BeginsSeptember 10, 2013 | Bob MoffittThe Tuolomne River Trust says dozens of scientists are combing through the charred area burned by the Rim Fire this week to find out how much ecological damage was done.
Record Number of Washoe County High School GradsSeptember 10, 2013 | Ky PlaskonIn Nevada, a record number of students graduated this year from Washoe County High Schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Hall Revives Effort to Require Condoms in Adult FilmsSeptember 10, 2013 | Katie OrrA California lawmaker is calling for action following four recent confirmed HIV cases among adult film stars in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Gas Prices Mixed In Northern CaliforniaSeptember 10, 2013 | Steve MilneAAA's monthly gas survey out today shows prices in California went up by $0.08 in one-week. The average price statewide is now $3.91 a gallon.
Davis To Consider Strict Plastic Bag BanSeptember 10, 2013 | Steve MilneThe City of Davis is looking at regulating single-use, carry-out plastic bags. The City Council will take up the issue tonight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.