PolitiFact California’s Top 10 Fact Checks Of 2016December 29, 2016 | Chris NicholsOur investigation into claims by President-elect Donald Trump, California Gov. Jerry Brown and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders all made PolitiFact California's Top 10 most popular fact checks of 2016.
State GovernmentDoes 2017 Congressional Class Suggest Redistricting Commission Failed?December 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe new session of Congress will bring few new California faces to Washington. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Provision Of Farm Worker Overtime Law To Take Effect On Jan. 1December 29, 2016 | Julia MitricA hotly contested law to phase in new overtime pay for farm workers got lots of buzz when Governor Jerry Brown signed it into law earlier this year. That "phase in" won't begin until 2019 but one provision goes into effect on the first of January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Year At EncinaEncina VP: Much More Than DisciplineDecember 29, 2016 | Andrew NixonTake a walk through the halls of Encina Preparatory 6-12 School with Vice Principal Heidi Garner.
Little To No Pesticides Found On California Grocery Store FruitDecember 29, 2016 | Rich IbarraThe fruits and vegetables you buy at the supermarket or farmers markets in California have little to no pesticide residue. Only about one percent exceeded state or federal standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Pension CrisisA Case Study On Pension Reform: San Jose's Grand CompromiseDecember 29, 2016 | Ali BudnerCities and states across the country are facing public employee pension debt that is challenging and, in some cases, crippling their budgets. But some municipalities are experimenting with ways to solve that problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Actress Debbie Reynolds Has Died At Age 84, Son SaysDecember 28, 2016(AP) - Actress Debbie Reynolds, the star of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain," has died. She was 84.
Brown Chooses Two New Utilities CommissionersDecember 28, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has appointed two of his own staff to serve on the state’s public utilities commission, as it continues to face calls for reform.
State GovernmentNew California Law: Keep Your Hands Off Your Smartphone While DrivingDecember 28, 2016 | Chris NicholsStarting Jan. 1, drivers in California will be banned from operating their smartphone –- unless it’s mounted to a dashboard or windshield –- and can be activated with one finger tap or swipe. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Gun Background Check Expansion Hits RoadblockDecember 28, 2016(AP) - Officials say Nevada won't be able to implement a ballot measure that narrowly passed a statewide vote and calls for background checks on more gun sales and transfers.
