State GovernmentUC, Defying Brown, Calls For Tuition IncreasesNovember 6, 2014 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California President Janet Napolitano is proposing five consecutive years of five percent tuition increases – unless Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers give the UC more money in the state budget.. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Versus Big Plastic Campaign LaunchedNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceA coalition of California environmental, labor and business groups, and local government officials launched a campaign Thursday to fight an effort to overturn the statewide ban on single-use plastic grocery bags. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThousands Expected To Flock To Lodi Sandhill Crane FestivalNovember 6, 2014 | Rich IbarraThe 18th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival is attracting not only birds to Lodi, as thousands of visitors are heading to town to see the annual migration resting spot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNestlé Water Plant's Impact On Sacramento's SupplyNovember 6, 2014 | Ed JoyceCritics claim the Nestlé water bottling plant is draining Sacramento's water supply and marking it up for profit at a time when the on-going drought is reducing supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Forces Dredging In Lake TahoeNovember 6, 2014 | Ky PlaskonAmong many effects of the drought, low water levels at Lake Tahoe are forcing marina owners to dredge to maintain boat access. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Scientists Find New Coral Species Off CaliforniaNovember 6, 2014(AP) - A new species of coral has been discovered in Sonoma County.
UC To Consider Plan To Hike Tuition Over 5 YearsNovember 6, 2014 (AP) - Students at the University of California's 10 campuses could be looking at a substantial tuition increase.
State GovernmentBrown Promises Both Fiscal Restraint And New ProjectsNovember 5, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown acknowledges there’s a paradox in his platform of fiscal restraint combined with big projects like the Delta tunnels and high-speed rail. He says striking a balance will be key to his unprecedented fourth term. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Greenhouse Gases Reduced Well Below Stringent "Cap"November 5, 2014 | Amy QuintonPolluting industries required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under California’s cap and trade program produced emissions well below the stringent cap imposed in 2013. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Johnson Concedes -Further Strong Mayor Push UnlikelyNovember 5, 2014Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's Measure L was handily defeated by voters in Tuesday's election. Wednesday at City Hall, he said he will respect the will of the people who rejected a "strong mayor"- form of government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
