California Prepares to Test Common Core AssessmentNovember 21, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia is preparing to "beta test" its new student assessments.
CA Health Exchange Board Votes Not To Allow Extensions For Non-Compliant Plans (updated)November 21, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe Covered California board of directors voted today not to allow health insurers to renew canceled policies that don’t meet new standards under the Affordable Care Act.
Arts Groups May Relocate To Empty SchoolNovember 21, 2013 | Steve MilneA plan to house the Sacramento Ballet and several other arts groups at a shuttered elementary school faces a critical vote tonight.
California Governor Jerry Brown Announces New Furniture Flammability StandardsNovember 21, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has announced the approval of new state furniture flammability standards that will reduce the required levels of chemical flame retardants. Some retardants can pose a health risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High Winds Expected Through Early SaturdayNovember 21, 2013 | Steve MilneSay "goodbye" to the rain and "hello" to the wind.
California Has Head Start Expanding Medicaid Under ObamacareNovember 21, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe beginning stages of enrollment in the new online healthcare marketplace have been frustrating for people in many parts of the country. But in California, the enrollment numbers are better. California also has a head start expanding Medicaid. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police and Fire Get Virtual Training ToolNovember 20, 2013 | Bob MoffittPolice officers and firefighters have a brand new training simulator to help them respond to terrorist attacks in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Taking New Approach to Reducing RecidivismNovember 20, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia is taking new steps to keep former prison inmates from re-offending and going back in prison. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Central Valley Land Sink Issue For High Speed Rail, Flood Control, Water DeliveriesNovember 20, 2013 | Amy QuintonLarge groundwater withdrawals are causing land in California's Central Valley to sink. It's become so serious that it’s threatening flood control and water deliveries. The proposed high speed rail system will also have deal with the changing terrain. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
After Years of Deficits, Budget Surpluses Projected for CaliforniaNovember 20, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s non-partisan budget analyst says the state’s structural deficit is gone. The new projection: a surplus of more than $2 billion by the end of the current fiscal year next June. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
