Brown Budget Increases School Funding, Proposes Rainy Day FundJanuary 8, 2014Capital Public Radio has obtained a copy of the state budget proposal California Governor Jerry Brown plans to unveil Thursday morning. The Governor's budget projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion over the next two years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Would Spend Cap and Trade MoneyJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal includes some major investments in the environment. It lays out how he wants to spend $850-million in revenue from the state’s cap and trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Budget Proposal Moves Safe Drinking Water ProgramJanuary 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown’s budget proposal would make a significant change to the state’s Safe Drinking Water Program.
Fate of Transgender Law Referendum Still UnclearJanuary 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerA referendum that would overturn California’s controversial new transgender student rights law has narrowly cleared its first hurdle to qualify for the November election. But it still faces an uphill climb to make the ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fashionable Electronics or 'Popcorn Products?': Wearable Technology at CESJanuary 8, 2014California start-ups are in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show. Many are trying to make a name for themselves, and a working product, in what's known as "wearables": clothes and accessories that have digital data flowing in and out of them.
California Food And Farm Activists Push For Critical LegislationJanuary 8, 2014 | Max PringleFarming and healthy food advocates from around California were in Sacramento Wednesday asking lawmakers to focus on challenges facing the state’s food production system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Council Approves Eminent Domain For Arena ProjectJanuary 8, 2014 | Bob MoffittCalPERS will allow the city to take the land, but the city has not come to terms with the bank that owns the old Macy's building. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Major Changes Proposed for California Elections RulesJanuary 8, 2014 | Ben AdlerTwo big changes to California elections could come up for debate in the state legislature in 2014. One would eliminate special elections; the other would require cities and counties to hold their votes at statewide elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lake Tahoe Home Sales RiseJanuary 8, 2014 | Ky PlaskonHome sales around Lake Tahoe had a very, very good year, especially on the Nevada side of the border. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mendocino County Declares Drought EmergencyJanuary 8, 2014(AP) -- A historic run of dry weather in California and concerns over water supply prompted officials in Mendocino County to declare a drought emergency.
