Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSanctuary Cities Draw ScrutinyJuly 13, 2015 | Katie OrrThe alleged murder of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant with a criminal history has revived a debate in the California Capitol over sanctuary cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Shows Potential Fracking ProblemsJuly 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA new report out today says regulations for the process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" need to be tightened to prevent environmental problems. And new legislation could emerge to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAnti-Smoking Measures Stall In AssemblyJuly 8, 2015 | Katie OrrAnti-smoking advocates in California have taken a hit. Bills to raise the state’s smoking age and expand regulations on electronic cigarettes were both stalled in committee today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPhysician-Assisted Suicide Bill Faces Next HearingJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide in California faces a tough vote in the Legislature Tuesday. The measure has powerful detractors, but also some high-profile supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Eases Organ Transplant Process For Medical Marijuana PatientsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrMedical marijuana patients in California may soon find it easier to get on the organ transplant list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentS&P Raises California's Bond RatingJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrStandard and Poor's announced it has raised California's bond rating.
State GovernmentLaw Seeks To Fairly Represent Transgender People In DeathJuly 1, 2015 | Katie OrrA new California law allows the death certificates of transgender people to reflect the gender they identified with, rather than their biological sex. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSmartphones Must Now Have Kill SwitchJuly 1, 2015 | Katie OrrA new law requires smartphones sold in California to come with added protections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Republicans Introduce Road Repair PlanJune 29, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers are turning their attention to fixing the state’s crumbling roads. Assembly Republicans threw their plan into the mix Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs California BudgetJune 24, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown signed the California budget with no fanfare Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
