State GovernmentThursday Capitol Roundup: Single-Payer Healthcare, Cap-and-Trade, Affordable HousingJune 1, 2017 | Ben Adler | Amy QuintonUPDATE at 11:15pm: Efforts to create a statewide single-payer health care system and address housing affordability have advanced in the California Legislature. But rival bills to extend cap-and-trade both stalled in the Assembly.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Trump Withdrawal From Climate Agreement 'An Insane Move'June 1, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown did not mince words in reaction to President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate AccordJune 1, 2017Nearly all the world's nations have signed the 2015 accord, which sets global goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump is set to announce today whether the U.S. will withdraw.
New Emergency Siren Installed At Dam That Forced EvacuationsJune 1, 2017(AP) - Officials say they have installed a new emergency siren at a Northern California dam whose damaged spillway forced evacuations earlier this year.
Clinton Says She Was 'Right' About 'Vast Russia Conspiracy'; Investigations OngoingJune 1, 2017The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee said she is "leaning" toward believing that President Trump's campaign colluded with the Russians, though there has not been evidence of such cooperation.
Amazon Offers Refunds For Children's Unauthorized In-App PurchasesJune 1, 2017The Federal Trade Commission sued the retail giant over charges incurred by kids using apps. Both sides dropped their appeals so the refunds could begin.
Increasing Salaries So Teachers Don't Have To Become PrincipalsJune 1, 2017Teachers across the country are choosing to leave the classroom for better pay as school administrators, where they can sometimes double their salaries.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezYolo County Officials Fight To Slow Down Norovirus OutbreakJune 1, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFour schools in Yolo County were shut down before Memorial Day because of a Norovirus outbreak. Kristin Weivoda with the Yolo County Department of Health explains what is being done to prevent the virus' spreading. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEnd Of Life Report: Looking Back A Year After Aid In Dying Law's EnactmentJune 1, 2017 | Chris RemingtonA new report finds over 500 Californians have received prescription medication under the state aid in dying law. Kat West with Compassion & Choices discusses statistics and what California has learned from its first year under the Aid in Dying law. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Preview Of Governor Brown's Upcoming China TripJune 1, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford shares his interview with Gov. Jerry Brown in advance of his week-long trip to China where he'll speak with leaders on how to combat emissions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.