California Health Director Apologizes for Lack of Oversight in Medi-Cal ProgramSeptember 26, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneA top California health care official has apologized for not taking more aggressive action against fraud in the Medi-Cal drug rehabilitation program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voters Back Brown's Prison Plan, Lukewarm on RealignmentSeptember 25, 2013 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s proposal to lease extra prison beds to avoid the early release of thousands of inmates has the support of a majority of Californians in the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rite Aid Wrong-Doing Worth $12 Million SettlementSeptember 25, 2013 | Bob MoffittImproper disposal of pesticides, prescription drugs, and patient records by Rite Aid drug stores in California have resulted in a $12 million judgment against the company. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Administration to Speed Up Backlogged Unemployment ChecksSeptember 25, 2013 | Katie OrrThe State of California is going to start issuing checks now and ask questions later. Tens of thousands of Californian’s are facing delays in receiving their unemployment checks after a computer problem at the Employment Development Department.
Gov. Brown Signs Bill Raising California's Minimum WageSeptember 25, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s minimum wage will go up for the first time in six years. Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill into law today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Secret Stop on Legislation's PathSeptember 25, 2013 | Katie OrrSuccessful legislation follows a fairly typical path in California, from one house to the other and then on to the Governor. But as Katie Orr reports from Sacramento, bills also make another crucial stop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Reno Signs Point The Way For VisitorsSeptember 25, 2013 | Ky PlaskonTourists in Reno have more than 70 new ways to figure out what there is to do in the town besides gamble. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Hear Testimony About Government's Role in Protecting Public HealthSeptember 25, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneOne question was the basis of a hearing at the state Capitol Tuesday. “When should government intervene in the free market to protect public health?” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Gets One Month Repreive on Prisons OrderSeptember 24, 2013 | Katie OrrThe State of California will get an extra month to figure out how to reduce overcrowding in its prisons.
Two New Water Bond Alternatives Draw Lawmakers' ScrutinySeptember 24, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are taking a closer look at two new water bond proposals that would replace the measure currently set for next November’s ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
