California CountsBig Pharma Not The King Of Ballot Cash In California, But It's CloseApril 4, 2016A recent claim by Californians for Lower Drug Prices says Big Pharma has piled up more cash to defeat a November ballot measure than all other state initiative campaigns have raised combined. PolitiFact California crunches the numbers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Election To Fill Fresno Seat In California AssemblyApril 3, 2016(AP) — A physician is competing with a Fresno city councilman for a vacant seat in the state Assembly that's critical to Democrats' goal of a two-thirds majority.
Rent Control Spreads From Pricey San Francisco To SuburbsApril 3, 2016(AP) — Once upon a time, the polarizing concept of rent control was largely limited to costly cities such as San Francisco or New York where there were too many people and not enough apartments.
Plane In Fatal Southern California Crash Once Landed On Same FreewayApril 3, 2016(AP) — A former major league catcher says he once owned the plane involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway, and he had safely landed it on the same highway 16 years ago.
EnvironmentAir Quality Official's Appointment Angers EnvironmentalistsApril 2, 2016(AP) — The board that regulates Southern California's air quality, having angered environmentalists last month by firing its longtime director, angered them again this week by replacing him with an industry consultant.
Airbnb Pledges Host Crackdown In San FranciscoApril 2, 2016(AP) — Airbnb says it is stepping up efforts against hosts who violate San Francisco's laws on short-term rentals.
Cruz To Headline California GOP Conclave Ahead Of PrimaryApril 2, 2016(AP) — Ted Cruz will headline a California Republican Party convention later this month, in advance of the state's potentially decisive presidential primary in June.
Nevada Minimum Wage Will Remain Flat In Year To ComeApril 2, 2016(AP) — State officials say Nevada's minimum wage will stay flat for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Health CareState Report Slams Denti-CalApril 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordA California oversight board is calling the state dental program for low-income people “baffling, frustrating,” and “harmful.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats Add More Nevada Voters Than GOP In MarchApril 1, 2016(AP) — The Democratic Party added about four times as many new Nevada voters in March as the Republican Party, thanks to caucus day registrations.