Midwives Would Keep Delivering 'Low-Risk' Home Births Under California BillAugust 30, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneIn modern times, midwives tending to home births have largely been marginalized from mainstream medicine. But a bill moving through the California legislature could foster stronger links between midwives and obstetricians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rim Fire - Friday Update: Burnout Operations and Air Attack Slow Fire's GrowthAugust 30, 2013Firefighters are making progress in slowing the growth of the Rim Fire, using burnout operations on the ground and an aggressive attack from above, using air tankers and helicopters. Update: 11:15 a.m.
Electric Bill Increase or Fairer Calif. Power Rates?August 29, 2013 | Ben AdlerA fight is brewing at the state Capitol over legislation that would give the California Public Utilities Commission the ability to set a flat fee of up to $10 a month on electricity bills. The measure is up for a key committee vote Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sac State President Celebrates Rare Budget IncreaseAugust 29, 2013 | Bob MoffittSacramento State University President Alexander Gonzalez's delivered his annual fall address today. He says voter-approved taxes have helped the school's budget increase by eight percent this year.
Rim Fire - Thursday Update: Crews 'Turning the Corner' (Video Added)August 29, 2013CalFire says crews are turning the corner against the "Rim Fire" burning in the Yosemite National Park area. Time lapse video added. Update: 1:26 p.m.
Federal Court Upholds California's Law Banning Gay Conversion TherapyAugust 29, 2013 | Max PringleA federal court has ruled that a California law barring therapists from trying to persuade gay minors into becoming heterosexuals will remain on the books. Opponents had challenged the law’s constitutionality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New CAHSEE Scores Highest Since 2006August 29, 2013The California Department of Education has released this year’s High School Exit Exam results. They are the highest since the test was introduced, with 95.5 percent of students earning passing scores.
Rim Fire - Wednesday Update: Drone Deployed to Assist FirefightersAugust 28, 2013The California Air National Guard is using unmanned aircraft to assist in fighting the Rim Fire, which has grown to 192,466 acres and is 30 percent contained. More than 4,500 personnel are now working to fight the fire. Update: 10:30 p.m.
Judge Tentatively Sides with California in Cap And Trade ChallengeAugust 28, 2013 | Amy QuintonA Sacramento County superior court judge has tentatively sided with the California Air Resources Board that it has the authority to allow a carbon auction under the state’s cap and trade program. Arguments challenging the auction were heard Wednesday Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg Releases Separate Prison PlanAugust 28, 2013 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown may want to shift thousands of inmates around to create more space in California prisons. But Senate President Darrell Steinberg has another idea, which could be a problem for the governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.