Brown’s Judicial Appointments Reflect Shift Away From Harsh Sentencing PoliciesFebruary 25, 2016California’s criminal justice system has undergone a host of dramatic changes since Gov. Jerry Brown was elected to his third term in 2010 — many of them engineered or supported by Brown, in large part to ease crowding in the state’s prison system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CDC Continues Study Of Palo Alto Teen SuicidesFebruary 22, 2016Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are currently in Palo Alto conducting a two week study on youth suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAs Crews Seal Aliso Canyon Gas Leak, Public Officials Mull How to Prevent AnotherFebruary 17, 2016Northern California has gas fields with equipment similar to what failed in Los Angeles County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Oakland's Restorative Justice Program Could Serve as Model for California's SchoolsJanuary 14, 2015Last year, California became the first state in the nation to pass a law to limit suspensions because of "willful defiance."
ACLU Cites Lack of Public Input on Surveillance TechnologyNovember 12, 2014In a report out Wednesday, the ACLU of California describes what it sees as a lack of transparency and oversight in how surveillance technologies are used.
Pacific Grove Inventor Finally Honored for Operating SystemMay 2, 2014Gary Kildall who died in 1994, has often been referred to as "the man who could have been Bill Gates" if not for one missed opportunity. It's a fascinating story, and those who remember are working to make sure it doesn't fade into forgotten history.
Thousands Of California Schoolchildren Living Close To PesticidesApril 30, 2014A new report shows tens of thousands of students in the state attend schools very close to farms where heavy amounts of pesticides are used.
Torrance Reels From News Of Toyota's DepartureApril 29, 2014Toyota is consolidating its U.S corporate management in Plano, Texas. Industry analysts say the move makes a lot of sense for the auto giant, but it's a big blow for Southern California, specifically for Torrance, where Toyota employs 5,300 people.
Gray Wolves May Receive State ProtectionApril 16, 2014The California Fish and Game Commission considers whether to place gray wolves on the state's endangered species list Wednesday. Conservation groups are pushing for the change.
