EnvironmentFire Damage And Property Taxes: What You Need To KnowOctober 16, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaHundreds of California families lost homes in the recent wildfires. The state property tax system has safeguards in place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Vetoes 12 Percent Of BillsOctober 16, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has more than 800 new laws on the books this year, after Governor Jerry Brown finished signing legislation this weekend. He also vetoed more than 100 measures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Caltrans Expanding Rail Service In San Joaquin CountyOctober 16, 2017 | Rich IbarraThe newly released Draft 2018 State Rail Plan from Cal Trans sets out major expansions that will benefit commuters in San Joaquin County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Salvation Army Requests Cash Donations For Fire Victims, Other Items LaterOctober 16, 2017 | Bob MoffittIn response to wildfires in Northern California, the Salvation Army is asking for donations of money now and will resume asking for individual items as needed in the future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. DMV Provides Some Relief For Wildfire VictimsOctober 16, 2017Those who lost documents in the fires, including drivers licenses, vehicle registration and titles, will have fees waived for replacements.
EnvironmentFirefighting Truck Driver Dies In CrashOctober 16, 2017(AP) - California officials say a firefighting truck driver has died after the water transport truck he was driving rolled over near one of the wildfires that has devastated areas in and near Northern California's wine country.
NASA Launches Yearlong Project For Students And Teachers Across NationOctober 16, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerStudents throughout the country are getting an opportunity to see what NASA astronauts are up to on the International Space Station and maybe even speak directly with an astronaut.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Nonbinary Gender Bill, Vetoes Presidential Tax Return BillOctober 16, 2017 | Ben AdlerJust minutes before a midnight deadline, California Gov. Jerry Brown cleared his desk Sunday night by acting on the final few dozen of the nearly 1,000 bills sent his way this year by state lawmakers.
EnvironmentMany Evacuations Lifted, But Fire Crews Stay Ready Across CaliforniaOctober 16, 2017Many wildfire evacuees got the green light over the weekend to head back into their neighborhoods. But officials with CAL FIRE caution fire season is far from over, and crews still have to be ready to take on new fires throughout the state.
State GovernmentYoung Californians Won't Get New Driving RestrictionsOctober 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown recently vetoed a bill that would have imposed a curfew on drivers under 21, saying increased teen driver training is a better approach.
