Report: California Pot Growers Struggling To Obtain LicensesFebruary 19, 2018(AP) - Nearly two months after marijuana became legal in California only about 1 percent of the state's known growers have been licensed, according to a report from a cannabis-business group.
Fact-Checking Sad Statistic On Women Murdered By Intimate Partners In U.S.February 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California looks into the claim by California Rep. Jackie Speier on Twitter that "3 American women are murdered every day by their husband or partner."
Freeze Warning Through Wednesday MorningFebruary 19, 2018 | Steve MilneA frigid air-mass from Canada is now over Northern California bringing snow to the Sierra and freezing temperatures to the Sacramento Valley. Meteorologists say this is not typical winter weather for the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
2 Bears Burned In California Wildfire Spotted In The WildFebruary 19, 2018Two bears that were badly burned in December's Thomas fire were spotted in the wild after receiving fish skin grafts to treat their third-degree burns.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana CustomersFebruary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Finds U.S. Rural Areas Have Higher Infant Mortality Rates Than Urban AreasFebruary 19, 2018 | Rich IbarraA new study by the National Center for Health Statistics finds babies born to mothers in rural areas are at greater risk of infant mortality than those in urban settings in the U.S. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer Staffer: California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Fired Him After He Resisted Playing Spin The BottleFebruary 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere is a new, on-the-record sexual harassment allegation against California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia – one of the #MeToo movement’s most prominent voices at the state Capitol.
Eureka! California-Grown Coffee Is Becoming The State's Next Gold MineFebruary 18, 2018Sure, a cup of California-grown coffee sells for about $18 a cup, but people are buying it. The niche industry is booming with no signs of slowing, and the state's farmers still can't meet demand.
Man Arrested After Selling AR-15s To Undercover AgentFebruary 18, 2018(AP) - Authorities say a California man was arrested for manufacturing and selling AR-15 rifles - known as "ghost guns" that are virtually untraceable - to an undercover federal agent.
Data Breach Exposes Thousands Of California State EmployeesFebruary 16, 2018(AP) - Officials say a former California state employee downloaded sensitive personal information on thousands of fellow workers, potentially exposing them to identity theft.
