State GovernmentRide-Share Drivers Face New Insurance RequirementsJuly 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerA new California law taking effect this month requires ride-share drivers to carry additional auto insurance policies.
State GovernmentPro Sports Cheerleader Bill Now On Governor's DeskJuly 6, 2015 | Ben AdlerCheerleaders for professional sports teams in California would be treated as employees – not independent contractors – under legislation now awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUSFS: Conditions Ideal For Megafires This SummerJuly 6, 2015 | Amy QuintonDrought, dead and dying trees and a lack of snow in California have left national forests in a perfect condition for large and severe wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Electricity Rates May Rise For SomeJuly 3, 2015 | Katie OrrElectricity rates will be going up for some Californians. The California Public Utilities Commission approved a new rate structure Friday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Approves Stripping 'Lynching' From California CodeJuly 3, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that strips the word "lynching" from California law.
State GovernmentS&P Raises California's Bond RatingJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrStandard and Poor's announced it has raised California's bond rating.
State GovernmentSpecial Sessions Underway In LegislatureJuly 2, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Senate held two hearings today as part of special legislative sessions ordered by Governor Jerry Brown. The sessions will deal with infrastructure and health financing. But some lawmakers wonder what they will accomplish. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat Dries Out California, Fire Risk IncreasesJuly 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord summer heat has increased fire risk in California and the Western U.S. as drought conditions expand.
EnvironmentCalifornians Cut Water Use 29 Percent In MayJuly 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceStatewide water conservation exceeded the mandatory goal in May and Sacramento reduced water use 40 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Seeks To Fairly Represent Transgender People In DeathJuly 1, 2015 | Katie OrrA new California law allows the death certificates of transgender people to reflect the gender they identified with, rather than their biological sex. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
