Health CareJudge Threatens Fines For Delayed Calif. Inmate Mental Heath CareApril 19, 2017(AP) - A federal judge says she will fine California $1,000 a day if state officials don't start providing swifter care for mentally ill inmates.
Judge Who Wrote Key Physician-Assisted Suicide Ruling DiesApril 19, 2017(AP) - A federal appeals court judge who wrote a key ruling on doctor-assisted suicide has died.
Bill Requiring UCs and CSUs To Provide Abortion Pills AdvancesApril 19, 2017 | Ben BradfordA bill that would require UC and CSU campuses to offer abortion medication at student health centers passed its first committee and—simultaneously—stalled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLeague Of California Cities Sizing Up Possibilities For Affordable Housing LegislationApril 19, 2017 | Daniel PotterGov. Jerry Brown and the League of California Cities are lauding each other’s efforts in passing a $52 billion transportation bill earlier this month. But, they may have different priorities for what’s next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacto's Autonomous Vehicles Leadership Vision Presented To Silicon ValleyApril 19, 2017 | Randol WhiteIf the owner of the Sacramento Kings and top city politicians have their way, the State Capital will become the world's center for self-driving car innovation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGroups Urge Swift Repairs At Oroville DamApril 19, 2017(AP) - Conservation groups are urging extensive and swift repairs at the nation's tallest dam, where an eroding spillway triggered an evacuation order for nearly 200,000 people in February.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Kicks Off FridayApril 19, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is ready to serve up more than a dozen dishes ranging from deep fried to asparagus ice cream.
Emirates Airline Cuts Flights To U.S., Citing Trump's Security RulesApril 19, 2017Emirates said the recent restrictions on visas and electronic devices had dampened consumer demand. The Dubai-based carrier will pare back flights to five of the 12 U.S. cities it serves.
UC Berkeley Calls Off Ann Coulter Talk For Security ReasonsApril 19, 2017Ann Coulter's planned appearance at the University of California, Berkeley next week has been called off for security concerns.
Calif. Woman Admits Hate Crime In Bacon Left At Davis MosqueApril 19, 2017 | Steve MilneThe Davis woman caught on video earlier this year vandalizing a mosque in Davis pleaded guilty today in Yolo County Superior Court. Thirty-year-old Lauren Kirk-Coehlo also admitted to a hate-crime allegation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
