Brown Administration Approved UC Merced Expansion ProjectFebruary 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe University of California has received the go-ahead from the Brown administration for a billion dollar expansion of its Merced campus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$176 Million Proposed For L.A. County Toxic Site CleanupFebruary 17, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown proposes spending more than $176 million for testing and cleanup of properties contaminated by lead around a former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant in Los Angeles County.
Former Davis Bio Pesticide Company Executive Charged With 16 Counts Of FraudFebruary 17, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe former chief operating officer of a Davis natural pesticides company has been arrested and charged with 16 counts of securities fraud, wire fraud and mail fraud. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ACLU Settles Manteca Free Speech CaseFebruary 17, 2016 | Steve MilneThe Manteca Unified School District has settled a free speech lawsuit brought by a high school junior. The student was sent home for refusing to change out of a T-shirt that read, "Nobody Knows I'm A Lesbian. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Electrocution Deaths Spark New Questions About CPUC OversightFebruary 17, 2016State Senator Jerry Hill is pushing for legislation to shine more light on how the CPUC handles investigations when an accident happens. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs Crews Seal Aliso Canyon Gas Leak, Public Officials Mull How to Prevent AnotherFebruary 17, 2016Northern California has gas fields with equipment similar to what failed in Los Angeles County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Home Sales For January Highest Since 2013February 17, 2016 | Steve MilneA research firm says buyers purchased 1,378 Sacramento County houses and condos in January as the median price hit $270,000. CoreLogic says the number of properties sold was up nine percent from a year ago.
New Bill Would Tighten Lobbying Rules at Coastal CommissionFebruary 17, 2016Twenty lawmakers are backing legislation that requires paid lobbyists representing issues before the California Coastal Commision to report their activity. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Sierra Nevada CommunitiesFebruary 17, 2016(AP) - California authorities say an earthquake on the eastern range of the Sierra Nevada shook several remote communities but caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
California CountsWhat Makes A Person Vote (Or Not Vote)?February 17, 2016 | Ben BradfordIt’s well known that race and income affect voter turnout. But why is that? In our latest California Counts story, two Sacramento communities hint at the psychology of what makes someone vote -- or not. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.