How A Sheep Farmer Saves Water Using Shipping ContainersAugust 15, 2016Madera sheep farmer says he uses just 2 percent of the water it would take to grow barley seeds for feed using traditional farming methods.
State's Largest Women's Prisons Face Questions Of Abuse After Wardens RetireAugust 10, 2016The wardens from the state's two largest women's prisons abruptly stepped down last week amid allegations of rampant inmate abuse at the Central California Women's Facility and a spike of suicides at the California Institution for Women in Corona. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Conservation Wanes In California As Most Mandatory Restrictions EndAugust 3, 2016It appears that California water suppliers have by and large abandoned mandatory water conservation — and it may be showing up in the latest monthly statistics on water saving in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Helping Change The Lives Of Foster Kids One Laptop At A TimeAugust 1, 2016For many young students, easy access to a laptop computer may be something that's just taken for granted. For those growing up in foster care, that's usually not the case. A partnership of small California nonprofits is helping to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
From Tampon Taxes To Overtime Pay, Legislature Weighs Bills Geared Toward WomenAugust 1, 2016Summer recess is over for the California Legislature. Lawmakers will be back in the Capitol today to begin a final month of work before adjourning for the rest of the year. Among the bills still left to consider are several related to helping women. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘Needle Has Not Moved’ On Increasing Diversity On UC CampusesMay 12, 2016UC Regents express frustration over the continued low enrollment of African-American students within the 10-campus system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCommunities Divided On Crude-by-Rail ProposalsFebruary 4, 2016A statewide conflict over whether to allow more trains carrying crude oil into California is coming to a head. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Valley Fever Research Receives Federal SupportJune 13, 2014Experts say they hope the FDA's move to put more focus on Valley Fever will result in more doctors recognizing the disease and finding a cure.
