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 GovernmentTime Running Short For Extension Of California Climate LawAugust 9, 2016(AP) — With three weeks left in California's legislative session, Gov. Jerry Brown and other advocates of extending the state's ambitious climate change efforts are struggling to persuade enough lawmakers to go along.
State GovernmentNew Climate Change Mandate Appears Stalled At California CapitolAugust 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has opened a committee to raise money for a potential ballot measure that would extend California’s mandate to fight climate change, signaling that a legislative push may not succeed this year.
State GovernmentCould California Legislature Take Lame-Duck Vote On Gas Taxes?August 1, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are back at the state Capitol for their final scheduled month of work this year. They’re scheduled to adjourn by midnight on August 31. But at least one major issue could stretch into a rare lame-duck session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsPolitiFact CA: Pence Dodges Question But Doesn’t Outright 'Deny’ EvolutionJuly 29, 2016 | Chris NicholsUPDATE: California Gov. Jerry Brown came out swinging against Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Wednesday. During the Democratic National Convention, Brown accused the GOP vice presidential nominee of denying evolution. We rated this as 'Half True.'
State GovernmentCalifornians Will Have To Register Made-At-Home GunsJuly 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordPeople who build their own firearms will have to get a serial number for them from the state Department of Justice, under a new law. Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed the final of several firearms restrictions state lawmakers passed last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Governor Looks To Extend Climate-Change EffortsJuly 11, 2016(AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown has launched a campaign to extend some of the most ambitious climate-change programs in the country and ensure his environmental legacy when he leaves office in two years.
State GovernmentCalifornia Nears $2 Billion Plan To House Its HomelessJune 20, 2016(AP) — California lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a plan to provide up to $2 billion to help cities build permanent shelters to get mentally ill people off the street.
State GovernmentBrown, Legislative Leaders Reach Budget DealJune 9, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordThere’s a California budget deal at the state Capitol. The agreement reached Thursday afternoon does not include higher spending than what Gov. Jerry Brown proposed last month, but it does include several top priorities for legislative Democrats. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVoters To Weigh In On "Citizens United" June 8, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will vote this fall on a non-binding advisory ballot measure that asks whether the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its “Citizens United” campaign finance ruling.
