State GovernmentMajor California Tobacco Bills Go Before Assembly CommitteeJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking are getting a crucial legislative hearing.
State GovernmentCalifornia Agency Considers Water Prices To Save In DroughtJuly 8, 2015(AP) - California water regulators are discussing how to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's order for water rates that maximize conservation during a historic drought.
State GovernmentPilot Program Funds Arts Classes In California PrisonsJuly 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceEighteen California state prisons will have arts programs for a second year. One of those prisons is the California State Prison, Sacramento, also known as “new Folsom.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCommunity College Transfer Initiative Targets UC's Most Popular MajorsJuly 7, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe University of California is announcing a new initiative to make it easier for community college students to transfer into the UC system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Right-To-Die Bill StallsJuly 7, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would have allowed physician-assisted suicide in California has stalled in the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill To Allow Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Stalls In CaliforniaJuly 7, 2015(AP) - Legislation to make California the first state to explicitly allow motorcycles to weave between vehicles in slow-moving traffic has stalled in the state Legislature.
State GovernmentCalifornia Looks To Australia For Drought TipsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia and the Australian state of Victoria are teaming up to share knowledge and training in wildfire and flood management.
State GovernmentPhysician-Assisted Suicide Bill Faces Next HearingJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide in California faces a tough vote in the Legislature Tuesday. The measure has powerful detractors, but also some high-profile supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Eases Organ Transplant Process For Medical Marijuana PatientsJuly 6, 2015 | Katie OrrMedical marijuana patients in California may soon find it easier to get on the organ transplant list. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tax Officials Slam Blue Shield In AuditJuly 6, 2015(AP) - State officials say their decision to strip Blue Shield of California of its tax-exempt status is justified by an audit that outlines the nonprofit health insurer's stockpiling of $4 billion in surpluses.
