Internet Movie Database IMDb Sues State Of CaliforniaNovember 30, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Internet Movie Database, IMDb.com, is suing the state of California.
State GovernmentNew Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles In Northern CaliforniaNovember 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerSales of plug-in electric vehicles in California are projected to pass the 250,000 mark later this month. One reason the cars haven’t sold faster is a lack of sufficient charging stations. But that’s starting to change.
EnvironmentStrange Bedfellows Form Coalition To Increase Water SupplyOctober 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonAn odd assortment of corporations, nonprofits, environmental and agricultural groups have joined forces to help increase California’s water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Schools Districts Hope Voters Will Approve Local Bonds For FundingOctober 13, 2016 | Daniel PotterVoters will decide whether to approve local bonds to fund new classrooms and renovations in nearly 180 school districts around California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Gov. Brown Vetoes Parental Leave Bill, Approves Sex Crime & Wage Discrimination BillsSeptember 30, 2016California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill to expand parental leave. He approved two bills that emerged after a former Stanford University swimmer was sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a woman passed out near a trash bin.
Health CareWill People Of Color In California Use The Aid In Dying Law?September 27, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonMost people who have used an aid in dying drug in other states have been white and highly educated. Will California follow the same trend even with the state’s diverse demographics? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Police Departments Must Report Use of ForceSeptember 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new web-based tool will allow California law enforcement agencies to digitally report use of force incidents.
Secretary Of State Pushes To Mobilize College VotersSeptember 20, 2016California is one of five state where its residents will be registered to vote automatically when they interact with the DMV. Now, Secretary of State Alex Padilla has some new ideas to register college students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Law In Response To Berkeley Balcony CollapseSeptember 15, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe purpose of the law is to crack down on shoddy craftsmanship, but it's unlikely it would have prevented the balcony collapse, which killed six people.
Wild Fire Update: Old Fire 150 Acres, 70 Percent ContainedSeptember 15, 2016The Old Fire continues to burn at 150 acres but is now 70 percent contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service in Stanislaus County.
