EnvironmentEl Niño Brings Risk Of Flash Flooding, Debris Flows Near Wildfire ScarsOctober 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceA strong El Niño is forecast to bring above-average precipitation this winter. But, it also creates dangerous flooding potential too, especially in areas recently scarred by wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Automatically Register Eligible Voters Through DMVOctober 12, 2015Governor Jerry Brown has signed a measure that will automatically register Californians to vote. The law will register eligible voters whenever they obtain or renew a driver's license through the DMV.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Law Allowing For Concealed Weapons Ban On School, College CampusesOctober 12, 2015California schools and colleges can now ban concealed weapons on campus. Governor Jerry Brown signed a measure over the weekend that allows the new prohibitions, even if the person carrying the gun has a permit to do so.
State GovernmentWhich Proposed Ballot Measures Will Actually Make The Ballot?October 12, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia now has more than 80 potential ballot measures for next year’s election, but only a fraction of them will likely appear in front of voters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCA Approves "Redskins" Ban, Will Not Expand Unpaid LeaveOctober 11, 2015 | Ben BradfordCalifornia public schools will phase out the name “Redskins” as a mascot, day care center workers must be vaccinated and the state can develop regulations to allow electric skateboards on the road, under three of the final bills signed Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Rejects Tax Credits, Medi-Cal BillsOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown rejected a host of Medi-Cal expansion bills and tax credits for everything from small businesses to food bank donors.
State GovernmentGovernor Approves Antibiotic Restrictions For California LivestockOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsStarting in 2018, California’s livestock industry will no longer be allowed to give regular, low doses of antibiotics to healthy farm animals under a bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Bills To Expand Voting Rights In CaliforniaOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsIn a move advocates say “will make our democracy stronger,” California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a package of bills to expand and strengthen voting rights in the state.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Bills To Boost Transit, Protect RiversOctober 9, 2015 | Chris NicholsAlong with signing high-profile bills that regulate California's medical marijuana industry, Gov. Jerry Brown approved several dozen other key measures on Friday that have nothing to do with cannabis.
State GovernmentBrown Approves Statewide Regulation Of Medical MarijuanaOctober 9, 2015 | Ben BradfordFor the first time, California will formally regulate its almost two-decade old medical marijuana industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
