State GovernmentGov. Brown Rejects Later Start Times For Middle, High School ClassesSeptember 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerSupporters pointed to research from the American Academy of Pediatrics and others showing that students are more awake and learn better when school starts later. Opponents said the state should not interfere with local control.
State GovernmentCalifornia Has Already Run Out Of Money Fighting Fires (But More Is On The Way)September 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe new state budget that took effect in July set aside nearly $443 million to fight wildfires. But that money is gone. So now Cal Fire is getting an additional $234 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWant A Straw At A Restaurant? Or A Soda With Your Kids Meal? New California Laws Make You Ask For ThemSeptember 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerIf you want to sip through a single-use plastic straw at a dine-in restaurant in California, you’ll soon have to specifically ask for it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Law Makes Doctors On Probation For Misconduct Tell PatientsSeptember 19, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe categories of misconduct subject to the new law include sexual misconduct with a patient, a criminal conviction involving harm to a patient, and drug abuse that could affect a patient.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Rejects Ban On Paying Initiative Circulators For Each SignatureSeptember 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned campaigns from paying initiative, referendum and recall petition signature-gatherers on a per-signature basis. But he signed a measure boosting meal sales from home kitchens.
Yolo County Boosts CalFresh Enrollment Among UC Davis Students In NeedSeptember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricNearly a third of Californians eligible for food stamps don't receive those benefits. In Yolo County, that includes college students. The county is now using a mix of high- and low-tech strategies to reach them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature’s New Sexual Harassment Investigative Unit Signed Into LawSeptember 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown also signed bills on Monday to allow Caltrans properties in several cities and counties to be leased for homeless services at $1 per month, end criminal penalties for sidewalk vendors, and help Californians who vote by mail.
State GovernmentCalifornia Janitors March From San Francisco To Sacramento, Urging Governor To Sign Sexual Harassment BillSeptember 14, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA group of around 100 janitors ended a march from San Francisco to Sacramento Friday. They’re pressuring Gov. Brown to sign a bill they say will help protect them against sexual assault while working at night.
State GovernmentCharter Schools, Teacher Raises Draw Debate From Finalists For California’s Top EducatorSeptember 11, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe two finalists for California’s state schools chief faced off in a debate Tuesday night in a race that pits teachers unions against charter school advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Jerry Brown Signs SB 100 Ahead of Global Climate Action SummitSeptember 11, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown talks with CapRadio’s Beth Ruyak about California’s new goal for 100 percent renewable electricity by 2045. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.