New Route To Golden Gate Bridge Reopens After 3-day ClosureJuly 13, 2015(AP) - San Francisco's main route to the Golden Gate Bridge has reopened after three days of closure.
License Plate Plant Staffed By Inmates Moving To New DigsJuly 13, 2015(AP) - Nevada is about to move all its license-plate production out of the historic Carson City prison where it's been for nearly a century.
Firefighting Efforts Temporarily Halted By DroneJuly 13, 2015Authorities said a drone temporarily halted air tankers that were fighting a wildfire on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest.
State GovernmentBallot Measure Threatens California Water Tunnels PlanJuly 13, 2015(AP) - A measure expected to qualify for the November 2016 ballot could threaten Gov. Jerry Brown's $15 billion twin tunnel plan to send water around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
EnvironmentThunderstorms Bring Some Relief To Parched NevadaJuly 13, 2015 | James MorrisonThunderstorms that flooded the streets of Reno last week may have brought drought relief as far south as Lake Mead.
Transportation Bill Could Be A Hallmark Of Barbara Boxer's Senate CareerJuly 13, 2015 | Matt LasloTwo issues have been consistent in the Capitol Hill career of retiring California Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer: climate change and transportation. As her time in the Senate winds down, Boxer is facing one more uphill battle. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Professional Tennis Competition Kicks Off In StocktonJuly 13, 2015 | Rich IbarraIf you're a tennis fan, you can see some of the best young women players in the world this week at the $50,000 Pro Circuit Challenger in Stockton. Some players are looking for a comeback, others for a chance to play in the U.S. Open next month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento County Turns To Goats To Clear Overgrown BrushJuly 13, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFor the second summer in a row, Sacramento County is using herds of goats to clear overgrown brush. Officials say that's because goats are environmentally friendly and are a cost-effective alternative to power mowers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Retired Federal Judge Lawrence Karlton Dies In CaliforniaJuly 13, 2015(AP) - Retired federal judge Lawrence K. Karlton, whose written legal opinions on topics ranging from mental health care for inmates to the environment stand as significant influences on key issues, has died in Northern California. He was 80.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaSanctuary Cities Draw ScrutinyJuly 13, 2015 | Katie OrrThe alleged murder of a San Francisco woman by an undocumented immigrant with a criminal history has revived a debate in the California Capitol over sanctuary cities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.