Health CareCalifornia Bill Would Extend Medi-Cal To Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 30, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Senate Health Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for Medi-Cal benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia University Leaders Dismiss Report that University System FailingApril 29, 2014 | Katie OrrA new study says California’s higher education system is in danger of failing. But, the leaders of the state’s universities are dismissing the criticism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Social Service Agencies Seek to Address Child ExploitationApril 29, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia has been singled out by the FBI as a state with a lot of child sex trafficking. A conference at UC Davis on Tuesday will bring social service agencies together in an effort to reduce the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
City Council Considers McKinley Village ProjectApril 29, 2014 | Steve MilneSupporters of the proposed McKinley Village housing development between East Sacramento and Cal Expo say it would be smart urban infill. But opponents say it would put too many homes in the area. The Sacramento City Council will vote Tuesday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFood Banks Feel The DroughtApril 29, 2014 | Rich IbarraMany California food banks will be affected by the drought... with a combination higher prices and more people in need. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Torrance Reels From News Of Toyota's DepartureApril 29, 2014Toyota is consolidating its U.S corporate management in Plano, Texas. Industry analysts say the move makes a lot of sense for the auto giant, but it's a big blow for Southern California, specifically for Torrance, where Toyota employs 5,300 people.
Near Record High Temperatures Expected In Sacramento ValleyApril 29, 2014The Sacramento Valley will be warming up this week with the hottest days expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Mayor Kevin Johnson Praises NBA Action Against SterlingApril 29, 2014UPDATE (AP) Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation.
California Bill Would Require Fair Health Insurance PricingApril 29, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that passed a California Assembly Committee Tuesday would guarantee that people who must receive medical treatment outside their insurance network get that care covered by their insurance within strict time limits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Pushes Rainy Day Fund; Steinberg Signals DelayApril 28, 2014 | Ben AdlerWhen California Governor Jerry Brown made a rare appearance before a legislative committee Monday to support a “rainy day fund” constitutional amendment, the surprisingly warm reception in the room belied the tensions beginning to emerge. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
