California Resolves Long-Running Lawsuit Over Youth PrisonsFebruary 25, 2016(AP) - California has resolved a long-running lawsuit over poor care at juvenile prisons and both sides say conditions have greatly improved.
New North Sacramento Bridge To Open Traffic Between Dry Creek And Raley Blvd.February 25, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe opening of a new bridge will help make some north Sacramento neighborhoods a little quieter. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judges Weigh Appeal In Landmark Teacher Tenure CaseFebruary 25, 2016The state's teacher tenure system is back in court in a case that could influence public school job protections across the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown’s Judicial Appointments Reflect Shift Away From Harsh Sentencing PoliciesFebruary 25, 2016California’s criminal justice system has undergone a host of dramatic changes since Gov. Jerry Brown was elected to his third term in 2010 — many of them engineered or supported by Brown, in large part to ease crowding in the state’s prison system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Gas Leak Largest Methane Leak in US HistoryFebruary 25, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study finds Aliso Canyon gas storage leak near Los Angeles was the largest methane leak in US history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStrong El Niño No Help For Long-Term California DroughtFebruary 25, 2016 | Ed JoyceFebruary was mostly dry and warmer than normal in California and the latest drought update says the multiyear drought in the state is likely to continue and perhaps worsen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJudge Blocks California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 25, 2016(AP) - A Sacramento County superior court judge says California's attorney general abused her discretion by allowing Gov. Jerry Brown to amend a proposed initiative.
State GovernmentCalifornia Officials Look For Ways To Improve CybersecurityFebruary 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are taking a longer look at cybersecurity in government agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUCD Research Suggests Exercise May Help Restore Mental HealthFebruary 25, 2016 | Alan RayResearch at UC Davis suggests that vigorous exercise helps restore levels of two critical brain chemicals and could help treat depression. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Rule Closes Lobbying Loophole In California GovernmentFebruary 25, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia’s elections watchdog agency says lobbyists are exploiting a loophole in state rules and it’s allowing people to influence legislation and rules without registering as lobbyists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
