Police and Fire Spend More Than Expected So Far This Fiscal YearDecember 2, 2014 | Bob MoffittA projected deficit for the police department puts the city's "operating departments" in the red for the first quarter and the fiscal year. The City says overall the City should realize a surplus.
Storm Brings Rain, Slows Morning Commute In SacramentoDecember 2, 2014 | Ed JoyceSnow, rain and gusty winds are all on tap for California as a powerful Pacific storm moves across the state starting Tuesday.
State GovernmentMinimum Wage, Highway Funding Bills ProposedDecember 1, 2014 | Ben AdlerIt didn’t take long for several hot-button bills to emerge on the first day of the new California legislative session. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DWR Issues Water-Delivery ForecastDecember 1, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Water Resources has issued its preliminary forecast for the amount of water it can deliver in 2015 through the State Water Project. It's not great, but it's better than last year's forecast.
State GovernmentNew California Legislature Sworn InDecember 1, 2014 | Katie OrrNew and returning California lawmakers took the oath of office today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Republican Lawmakers Want To Prevent Gas TaxDecember 1, 2014 | Amy QuintonRepublican lawmakers say fuel prices could increase significantly if fuel distributors have to participate in California’s cap and trade program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNevada Drafting Rules to Prevent Drug Price ChangesDecember 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe Nevada Division of Insurance wants to prevent health plans from changing the way they price prescription drugs without state approval. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Consumer Group Releases List of Toxic ToysDecember 1, 2014 | Amy QuintonA consumer advocate group says plenty of dangerous toys remain on store shelves despite tougher regulations against the use of toxic materials. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublicans Regain Some Relevance As New California Legislature Sworn InDecember 1, 2014 | Ben AdlerMonday's swearing-in of the new California Legislature marks a changing of the guard at the state Capitol – at least to a point. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLara Proposes Office For New AmericansDecember 1, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming a more recognized segment of the California population. Now a state lawmaker wants to make integration easier for them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.