State GovernmentCalifornia Faces Challenges To Repairing InfrastructureJanuary 6, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown is expected to offer more details on how he’d like to deal with California’s crumbling infrastructure when he releases his budget on Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Urges California To Act Boldly, But Not RashlyJanuary 6, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie OrrJerry Brown is now the only fourth-term governor in California history. He took the oath of office Monday morning in a packed Assembly chamber at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSouthern California Draws Down State Water Conservation RateJanuary 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceNew figures show Californians are doing slightly better overall on conserving water during the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Supreme Court Justices Sworn-In MondayJanuary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo new California Supreme Court Justices were sworn in Monday.
State GovernmentLive Blog: Gov. Brown Touts Economic Progress, Calls For 'Careful Balance'January 5, 2015Check back regularly for updates on the State of the State and Inauguration today. Complete text, and audio of speech now available. UPDATE: Jan. 6, 5 A.M.
State GovernmentSmoking In Private Homes Used As Daycare Centers, Now Illegal In CaliforniaJanuary 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new California law bans tobacco smoking inside private homes used as family day care centers - even when children aren't there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Limits The Use Of Mandatory Arbitration AgreementsJanuary 5, 2015 | Katie OrrFrequently signing a contract means signing away your right to sue. But a new California law that takes effect in January will limit the use of "mandatory arbitration agreements." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaThousands Apply For Undocumented Driver LicensesJanuary 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThousands of undocumented Californians are applying for driver licenses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Laws Loosen California Alcohol Tasting RulesJanuary 2, 2015 | Ben AdlerTwo new laws took effect January 1 loosen the rules for alcohol tastings in California - one in retail outlets and one for underage college students taking beer and wine courses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Laws 2015 - Interactive GraphicJanuary 2, 2015 | Melody StoneWant to see a run-down of all the new laws we covered in this series? We made this interactive graphic to pull it all together.
