News Archive

Lawmakers: For-Profit Colleges Should Reimburse Heald Students

April 30, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

In response to this week's Heald College closing, California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make Heald and Corinthian online students eligible for the California Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

Environment

Governor Brown's Revised Water Project Heavily Criticized

April 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California Governor Jerry Brown has revised his plan to restore habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, much to the dismay of environmental groups. The plan also includes design changes for the proposed twin tunnels that would carry water south.

State Government

Senators Question Efforts To Confiscate Guns

April 30, 2015 | Katie Orr

Thousands of people in California possess guns, even though the law says they should not. Today state Senators asked the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms why that number is so high.

First Bike Month With New Road Changes

April 30, 2015 | Steve Milne

You may notice more people riding bikes tomorrow. Friday is the start of Bike Month held in May every year. Several road changes could make this year's event a little different.

Environment

Gov. Brown Defends Cuts To Wetland Restoration Near Tunnels

April 30, 2015

(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has defended newly unveiled plans that call for scaling back the amount of habitat restoration done while twin tunnels are built around California's freshwater delta.

Health Care

California Nurses Strike Over Staffing

April 30, 2015

(AP) - Registered nurses at six California hospitals are striking over staffing and other issues as contract negotiations continue.

Sugary Beverage Warning Label Bill Fails First Senate Hearing

April 30, 2015 | Lesley McClurg

A bill that would require warning labels on sodas sold in California is back in the legislature after a defeat last year. The bill failed it's first senate hearing yesterday.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

New Proposed Water Laws

April 30, 2015

As Mark Twain said, water is for fighting over. He should have said, it’s even worse during a drought. Amy Quinton will take us through the latest conservation rules proposed by the state and what they might mean for communities.

Environment

California Cities Rank High On ‘Unhealthy Air’ Report

April 29, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The American Lung Association's annual air quality report said many California cities have some of the worst air pollution in the country.

State Government

Brown Says More Must Be Done On Climate Change

April 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

California Governor Jerry Brown calls climate change a "slow-rolling crisis" that must be addressed. And he’s trying to get other governments to follow California's lead in reducing carbon emissions.