State GovernmentCalifornia Brings In More Money Than Expected In AugustSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Controller’s office reports revenues came in 5 percent above projections in the state budget.
State GovernmentKeeping Death Investigations Free From PressureSeptember 13, 2016State officials are considering ways to shelter the medical examiners who investigate violent, sudden, or unusual deaths. There's a bill on the governor's desk right now that would keep autopsy findings free from law enforcement influence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As More States Consider Legalizing, Questions About Pot And The BrainSeptember 13, 2016Studies suggest that smoking heavily in adolescence may affect brain function in adulthood, but there's a dearth of hard evidence for voters contemplating pot's long-term effects.
EnvironmentCalifornia Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This SummerSeptember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonImproved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Yes On 55' School Claim Misses The MarkSeptember 13, 2016Recent radio and TV ads claim California’s K-12 public schools face dire cuts if voters fail to approve Proposition 55, a measure on November’s ballot that would extend an income tax hike on wealthy residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSan Bernardino Shooting Heroes Awarded Medals Of ValorSeptember 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerEight California public safety officers have been awarded Medals of Valor – including six who helped take down the suspects in the San Bernardino shooting last fall.
California Turns To Civilians As Inmate Firefighters DwindleSeptember 12, 2016(AP) - Faced with a shrinking pool of inmates to help fight major wildfires, California is increasingly turning for new recruits to its state Conservation Corps.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Farmworker Overtime BillSeptember 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that allows California farm workers to earn overtime pay in the same way non-farm workers do. The measure drew fierce debate in the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire Burns Nearly 2 Square Miles Near SusanvilleSeptember 12, 2016(AP) - A fire near the small Northern California city of Susanville has burned nearly 2 square miles.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Albino Redwoods Mystery Might Be SolvedSeptember 12, 2016(AP) - A researcher may have figured out why albino redwoods turn white in the middle of deep green California redwood forests.