Some Rural Hospitals Given Partial Exemption from Medi-Cal CutsAugust 16, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials have released details about looming cuts in the Medi-Cal program. And there’s good news for some hospitals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Canadian Utility to Pay $750 Million to Settle California Energy Crisis ClaimsAugust 16, 2013Some Californians can expect a break on their electric bills soon, thanks to a $750 million settlement related to the energy crisis of 2001.
Desirability of Traffic in Arden Arcade Depends on the Type of TrafficAugust 15, 2013 | Bob MoffittA survey of Arden Arcade businesses shows similar positive opinions but some different negative opinions of the area.
American Fire Grows, Along With ContainmentAugust 15, 2013Closures of areas adjacent to the American Fire in the Tahoe National Forest have been ordered. The fire is in a remote area near Foresthill, and has burned 5,400 acres. It is 35 percent contained. Updated: 11:20 p.m.
Changes Made To Bay Delta Conservation PlanAugust 15, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is changing the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. It includes two tunnels to carry water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to central and southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Smoke is Major Problem with American FireAugust 15, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe American Fire burning in the Tahoe National Forest has doubled in size to nearly 5,000 acres and it is still growing. But containment has also doubled to 35%. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Service Continues Despite Bus Driver ‘Sickout’August 15, 2013 | Rich IbarraBus drivers in Stockton continue to call in sick for the third day in a row. About 30% of Regional Transit bus drivers in Stockton are staging a sickout. The buses are still running as substitute drivers take their place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: July Foreclosures Down In California, NevadaAugust 15, 2013 | Contact Steve Milne FormForeclosure numbers continue to slide in California.
California Audit Points to Lack of Oversight of Mental Health FundingAugust 15, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers and mental health groups say they ‘welcome’ new findings of inadequate oversight of state mental health funds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg Has Blunt Words for CEQA Overhaul BackersAugust 14, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe measure at the center of the debate over modifying the California Environmental Quality Act has passed a key legislative committee. But the bill’s author is warning business groups calling for a broad overhaul to tone down their list of demands. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
