Obama Visits Lake Tahoe, Vows To ReturnAugust 31, 2016President Barack Obama called Lake Tahoe a pristine environment that must be protected. Obama spoke before a crowd of 7,000 at the Annual Lake Tahoe Summit Wednesday. It was the president’s first trip to what he called a “spectacular” lake. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Diapers, Janitors And DronesAugust 30, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers are churning through more than a hundred bills during today's penultimate day of the two-year legislative session as they work to meet tomorrow’s midnight deadline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Governor Grants 59 Pardons On Good FridayMarch 25, 2016(AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown is granting 59 pardons, in keeping with his tradition of giving pardons to convicted offenders around major Christian holidays including Easter.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Smoking Age Legislation Update March 11, 2016Capital Public Radio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has been following this legislation to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. He joins Insight for this week’s Capitol Chat to explain what happens next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Back Smoking Age Of 21March 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerA year-long battle over a package of six anti-tobacco bills now moves from the California Legislature to Gov. Jerry Brown. The Senate approved the measures Thursday on mostly party line votes after they won Assembly passage last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Outgoing Calif. Speaker Discusses Accomplishments, Regrets, And VetoesMarch 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will step down on Monday from the chamber's top job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Appeals Prison Plan RulingFebruary 25, 2016(AP) - The Latest on the legal dispute over Gov. Jerry Brown's criminal sentencing initiative.
State GovernmentJudge Considers Blocking California Governor's Prison PlanFebruary 24, 2016(AP) - A judge is considering whether to block Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed ballot initiative to reduce California's prison population.
Environment$176 Million Proposed For L.A. County Toxic Site CleanupFebruary 17, 2016(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown proposes spending more than $176 million for testing and cleanup of properties contaminated by lead around a former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant in Los Angeles County.
State GovernmentCalifornia Signs Clean Energy Accord With 16 Other StatesFebruary 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bipartisan accord with 16 other governors to expand clean energy options. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
