New Bay Bridge Span Opens Ahead of ScheduleSeptember 3, 2013The new, $6.4 billion eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is open to traffic after years of delays and cost overruns.
Covered California TV Ad Campaign Uses 'Welcome' MessageSeptember 3, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia’s new health insurance marketplace will start advertising through TV commercials this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Affordable Housing Bill Squeezes by California SenateSeptember 3, 2013 | Katie OrrThe need for affordable housing in California exceeds the current supply. A bill that would give local governments more discretion in dealing with the issue drew some debate in the state Senate today . Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire - Monday Update: Good Progress Continues, Containment at 70 percentSeptember 2, 2013Firefighters continue to make steady progress from the air and ground, as containment of the Rim Fire has grown to 70 percent. Total acreage burned stood at 235,841 Monday evening. Update: 9:30 p.m.
Crunch Time Begins for Calif. LawmakersSeptember 2, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe California legislature enters its home stretch Tuesday. Lawmakers have just two weeks left to tackle hundreds of bills before they adjourn for the year – including some that are quite controversial. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire Fact SheetSeptember 1, 2013The Rim Fire burning in Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park is the largest wildfire to date in the U.S. this year, and remains the No. 1 priority for wildland firefighting. Get the latest details on the fire.
Rim Fire - Sunday Update: Full Containment Expected in Three WeeksSeptember 1, 2013Fire officials estimate the full containment date of the Rim Fire is Sept. 20, as progress continues. As of late Saturday, 222,777 acres had burned, with 40 percent containment. More than 5,000 personnel are working the fire. Update: 12 a.m. Sunday.