Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Win Indiana PrimariesMay 3, 2016The Associated Press has projected Donald Trump as the winner of Indiana primary, putting him over the 1,000-delegate mark and within striking distance of the GOP nomination. The Democratic primary has not yet been called.
California CountsYep, Donald Trump gave $12K to Jerry Brown, Gavin Newsom And Kamala HarrisMay 3, 2016Ted Cruz said Donald Trump gave $12,000 to three top California Democrats, including Gov. Jerry Brown. PolitiFact California rated this Mostly True, noting some donations took place a decade ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Big Day Of Giving Switches Gears, Extends Giving Deadline After Technical DifficultiesMay 3, 2016 | Melody StoneFor months nonprofits have been preparing for Big Day Of Giving, a regional events encouraging community members to give local, but the day of generosity has been plagued with website slowdowns and crashes.
CalRecycle Helps Cities, Counties Fight Tire DumpingMay 3, 2016 | Steve MilneThe fight against illegal tire dumping in California will get a little more muscle. CalRecycle, the state's recycling agency, announced today that it's awarding $5.7 million to 36 local jurisdictions for managing used tires and waste. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought-Stricken California Reveals Water Savings For MarchMay 3, 2016Californians are still making strides to save water. State regulators say water users conserved 24 percent in March. That’s double the previous month’s savings, but just shy of Governor Jerry Brown’s 25 percent water conservation goal.
Afeni Shakur, Mother Of Rap Legend Tupac Shakur, Dies At 69May 3, 2016(AP) - Afeni Shakur, mother of the late rap star Tupac Shakur, has died. She was 69 years old.
EnvironmentBuildings In California Must Use Energy More EfficientlyMay 3, 2016Under an ambitious new state law, California must double the efficiency of energy use in its millions of buildings in the next 14 years. But the law is vague; it offers no path for reaching that target.
California CountsNo, Immigrants Aren't To Blame For Higher Crime In CaliforniaMay 3, 2016During his first campaign rally in Southern California, Trump noted a sharp rise in local crime rates and blamed immigrants. We wanted to check out those claims. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia April Taxes About $1 Billion Short Of ProjectionMay 2, 2016(AP) — Preliminary numbers show California's personal income tax collections were about $1 billion short of Gov. Jerry Brown's projections during the pivotal month of April.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly OKs Bid For More Mail-In Vote DesigneesMay 2, 2016(AP) — The California Assembly has approved a bill that would allow voters to designate anyone to turn in their mail-in ballots for them.