Lawmakers Urge Brown, Obama To Declare Drought Emergency in Calif.December 11, 2013California lawmakers are urging Gov. Jerry Brown and President Barack Obama to declare a drought emergency declaration in the state.
Judge Orders Calif. To Improve Care For Mentally Ill On Death RowDecember 11, 2013A federal judged ruled that California needs to improve its treatment of mentally ill inmates on death row, but gave state officials flexibility on how to solve the issue.
California Observers Closely Watching Congressional Budget NegotiationsDecember 11, 2013 | Max PringleCongressional negotiators have announced a tentative two-year budget agreement. But, California observers are worried that if the deal falls apart, the state’s shaky recovery could stall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Council Suspends Arena Bidding ProcessDecember 11, 2013 | Katie Orr | Steve MilneThe Sacramento City Council last night voted to skip the normal bidding process for building a new downtown arena for the Sacramento Kings and other entertainment events.
Council Allows Psychiatric HospitalDecember 11, 2013 | Katie Orr | Steve MilneA controversial plan to build a private psychiatric hospital near Cal Expo is moving ahead.
Tree-thinning Effort Affecting Christmas Tree Cutting ProgramDecember 10, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe tree-thinning program to reduce fire danger in the Tahoe National Forest is having an unexpected consequence. There are fewer trees for the popular public Christmas tree cutting program and the U.S. Forest Service are handing out fewer permits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Releases Draft Climate Change Preparation PlanDecember 10, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s administration today released a draft of its action plan on preparations for the impacts of climate change over the next century. The plan addresses the effects of extreme weather, rising sea levels and other issues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Live Blog: Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service In South AfricaDecember 10, 2013With a mix of joyful, mournful and soulful music tens of thousands of South Africans and dozens of world leaders gathered in a huge soccer stadium to celebrate the country's emancipator - Nelson Mandela. Follow the NPR coverage.
PPIC Study Finds Possible Fallout From RealignmentDecember 10, 2013 | Katie OrrA new study reveals some possible negative fallout from California’s two-year-old realignment policy.
30,000 Pages of Bay Delta Conservation Plan ReleasedDecember 9, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe proposal to build two tunnels to carry water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to central and southern California has reached a significant milestone. The state has released the Bay Delta Conservation Plan for formal public review. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
