Health CareCalifornia Nurses Strike Over StaffingApril 30, 2015(AP) - Registered nurses at six California hospitals are striking over staffing and other issues as contract negotiations continue.
EnvironmentCalifornia Cities Rank High On ‘Unhealthy Air’ ReportApril 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association's annual air quality report said many California cities have some of the worst air pollution in the country. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Bill Clears Senate Judiciary CommitteeApril 29, 2015The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Rules Better Protect Workers From HeatApril 27, 2015 | Katie OrrIt’s shaping up to be a hot, dry summer in California. And rules governing outdoor work conditions have been modified to keep people better protected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Lift Cal Grant Age Cap For Military VetsApril 27, 2015 | Ed JoyceA measure in the California legislature would life the age cap on Cal Grants for military veterans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareVaccine Bill Clears Key Senate CommitteeApril 23, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA bill intended to bring up vaccination rates among schoolchildren in California has passed an important committee test. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUPDATE: After Delay, CA Senate Commitee Approves Vaccine BillApril 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: (AP) - A California Senate committee has approved a bill that would require California schoolchildren to be vaccinated.
Health CareLarge Measles Outbreak Traced To Disneyland Is Declared OverApril 17, 2015(AP) - California health officials have declared an end to the large measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland in December.
State GovernmentBrown Quiet On Undocumented Health Care BillApril 16, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has declined to say whether he supports a bill that would extend Medi-Cal to some undocumented immigrants in California.
Health CareEducation Access Concerns Hold California Vaccine Bill in CommitteeApril 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneAfter almost four hours of public testimony and deliberation, a California Senate committee held a bill that would require almost all kids attending school to be vaccinated. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
