State GovernmentSenate Approves Groundwater PlanAugust 27, 2014 | Katie OrrWith days to go before the end of the legislative session, the California Senate passed a groundwater management plan Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly 200,000 California State Employee Hours Mistakenly Overpaid Says Auditor's ReportAugust 26, 2014 | Max PringleA California state auditor’s report says that between 2008-2012, state agencies over-paid nearly 200,000 hours of unearned leave to employees. The erroneous payments cost the state more than $6 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Requiring Airport Breastfeeding Rooms Passes California SenateAugust 20, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require the state’s major airports to provide private breastfeeding areas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Enters Final Two weeksAugust 18, 2014 | Katie OrrIn just two weeks the California legislature will adjourn for the rest of the year. That means lawmakers have to act fast to finish their work Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRising Gas Prices Equal Bad News For PoliticiansAugust 8, 2014 | Katie OrrLong planned changes to California’s Cap and Trade program could lead to an increase in gas prices next year. That’s causing some to call for a delay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Grant Increased Contract Rights to Franchise OwnersAugust 8, 2014 | Max PringleA California bill would grant small operators of fast food and other franchises increased contract rights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Says State Facing Unprecedented InequalityAugust 6, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown says the state is dealing with historically unprecedented economic inequality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessBusiness Journal: Midtown Grocery War; Residential Development; Pacific EthanolAugust 1, 2014It looks like midtown will finally be getting a Whole Foods grocery store. A local developer this week announced the store would be on the ground floor of a new mixed-use project at 20th & L streets. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
