EnvironmentSummer Power Supply 'Adequate' For CaliforniaMay 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's energy grid manager says supply should be adequate for the summer, despite potential natural gas shortages in Southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Panel Takes First Steps Toward Solar 'Grandfathering'May 18, 2016(AP) — A Nevada panel has taken the first steps toward securing more favorable rates for the state's early-adopter solar customers.
Frontier: Telecom Takeover Led To Outages In 3 StatesMay 18, 2016(AP) — Frontier Communications is acknowledging that widespread phone, internet and television service outages in California, Texas and Florida are related to its takeover of another company.
More Than A Third Of State Prisons Still Giving Poor CareMay 18, 2016(AP) — A scathing inspector general's report says medical care at a Northern California state prison remains "markedly inadequate" despite 10 years of work to improve it.
California Aims To Reflect Diversity In Classroom StudiesMay 18, 2016(AP) — How do you teach the history of the world in California schools, where nearly two-thirds of students are Latino or Asian, many from newly immigrated families?
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators End Unprecedented Water RestrictionsMay 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators will allow cities and water agencies to set their own conservation targets based on water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Outside Forward Landfill Near Stockton, A Garden Grows On Composted WasteMay 18, 2016 | Rich IbarraA garden with fruits and vegetables aplenty is growing alongside the largest landfill in San Joaquin County. Part of the waste collected for the dump goes into making that garden grow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia State Treasurer John Chiang Explores Running For GovernorMay 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerA second candidate is jumping into the 2018 California governor’s race. The Democratic State Treasurer John Chiang has opened a committee to raise money for the campaign.
State GovernmentHow Death Penalty Initiatives Seek To Solve A Broken SystemMay 18, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia voters will likely decide in November whether to abolish the death penalty or to streamline the process. Proponents for two competing ballot initiatives met for a hearing at the Capitol Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsSanders Shifts Focus To California Primary With Rally In Southern CaliforniaMay 18, 2016Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders admits he faces a "steep climb" in his bid for the Democratic nomination, but he hopes a victory in California will give him a shot at a contested convention. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.