Drug Use Up In Prisons With Intensive ProgramsJune 29, 2016(AP) — Drug use appears to have increased since California began a multimillion-dollar program to keep illicit drugs from reaching state prisons.
Environment'Roadkill Report' Shows Deadliest Spots For Wildlife In CaliforniaJune 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new report shows there are certain highways in California that are "hot spots" for wildlife-vehicle collisions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Dangerous' Wildfires And Weather Conditions In CaliforniaJune 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceFour consecutive years of drought, millions of dead trees and summer heat, are all factors as thousands of firefighters work to control wildfires in California.
Creator Of Star Wars Plans To Open Art Museum In CaliforniaJune 24, 2016 | Bob MoffittGeorge Lucas says he has scrapped plans to build a Museum of Narrative Art in Chicago and would instead build one in his home state.
EnvironmentRecord Heat, Wildfires Scorch Western U.S.June 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceAs thousands of federal and state firefighters work to contain wildfires in California and other western states, record-setting heat has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California's Economy June 16, 2016Capital Public Radio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us for this week's Capitol Chat. We'll talk about California's economy and the approval of the largest state budget in history. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Expanded Definition Of RapeJune 13, 2016(AP) — Two California lawmakers are pushing for an expanded definition of rape under state law in response to the Stanford University case that has drawn national attention.
"Trailer Bills" Draw Scrutiny From Groups Fearing Major Policy ChangesJune 13, 2016 | Ben AdlerAdvocacy groups are scrambling to check out what’s really in the state budget deal that California Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders agreed to late last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Minimum Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Is Now 21June 8, 2016 | Ben AdlerStarting June 8, you must be 21 years old to purchase tobacco products in California. A new law signed by Governor Jerry Brown last month raises the tobacco age from 18 to 21.
EnvironmentDrought Improvement In Northwestern CaliforniaJune 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor weekly report released June 2 shows some reduction in drought in part of California, but long-term drought remains in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
