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Health Care

Deadline Sparks Surge in Covered California Applications

March 31, 2014 | Ben Adler

Uninsured Californians rushed to sign up for health insurance under the federal health care law ahead of Monday's midnight deadline. Many went to enrollment events as the Covered California call center reported waits of more than an hour.

Arts and Lifestyle

City Of Reno Loosens Requirements For Artists

March 31, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

The Reno City Council has eliminated permit fees for artists, allowing them to perform and sell merchandise in public places and at special events.

Lower Power Bills For Nearly 12 million Californians

March 31, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Nearly 12 million Californians will get a discount on their power bill this month, in October and twice-per-year next year, too.

Environment

CalFire Beefing Up Ranks Earlier Than Usual

March 31, 2014 | Steve Milne

Despite the rain and snow Northern California is getting with this latest storm, state officials stress we're still in a drought. In fact, CalFire is hiring seasonal firefighters ahead of schedule.

State Government

Yee Appears In Federal Court

March 31, 2014

(AP) Updated -- Federal prosecutors and lawyers for a California state senator charged with accepting bribes and coordinating a cash-for-guns scheme are still negotiating the terms of the politician's release pending trial.

Adoption Allows Rescued Hens To Spread Their Wings

March 29, 2014 | Marnette Federis

As the popularity of backyard hens grows, advocates and officials urge potential owners to do their research.

Magnitude-5.1 Quake Rumbles Los Angeles

March 29, 2014

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake shook the Los Angeles area and surrounding counties Friday night. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at about 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Brea in Orange County — about 20 miles southeast of downtown LA.

State Government

Senate Suspends Senators Yee, Wright, Calderon

March 28, 2014 | Katie Orr

The California State Senate suspended three Senators today.

Lawsuit Puts Future Of Lake Tahoe 4th Of July Fireworks In Limbo

March 28, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority voted Thursday to cancel this year's and future 4th of July and Labor Day fireworks unless a federal lawsuit is settled or dismissed by April 4.

Health Care

Faith Groups Helping Enroll People In Health Coverage

March 28, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Faith groups are stepping up to help enroll people in health insurance in the final days of open enrollment this week. Covered California says religious organizations have been good partners all along, but now they're making a concerted push.