State GovernmentSacramento State Makes Downtown Sac MoveMay 17, 2016 | Ed JoyceSacramento State has bought a building in downtown Sacramento to use for the planned School of Public Affairs. And, it has 75 parking spaces. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Eases Regulations To Aid Affordable HousingMay 17, 2016(AP) — California senators are backing a bill intended to encourage more property owners to build separate dwelling units as one answer to the state's affordable housing problem.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tobacco Tax Backers Submit SignaturesMay 16, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt looks like California voters will be asked again this fall whether to increase the state’s tobacco tax. Anti-tobacco advocates say they’re submitting signatures to qualify an initiative for the November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Planned At South Lake TahoeMay 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are expected to continue prescribed burn operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Cites Fable In Bid To Limit New Budget SpendingMay 13, 2016 | Ben Adler | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown has released a $173.1 billion spending plan, which projects a nearly $2 billion drop in revenue compared with his initial budget released in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSevere And Extreme Drought Eases In CaliforniaMay 12, 2016 | Ed JoyceSevere and extreme drought were reduced slightly in California and 10 percent of the state is completely free of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 30 Extension Backers' Budget Claims MisleadingMay 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerBackers of a potential November ballot measure say California’s schools and state budget will be in dire financial shape if voters don’t extend the Prop 30 income tax increases approved in 2012. But two of their claims don't hold up to scrutiny. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Laws Seeks To Curb Disability Suits Against Small BusinessesMay 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordA new California law could cut down on lawsuits against small businesses who violate certain disability rules. The measure sailed through the legislative process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThursday Bill Round-Up: Fitbits, Emissions Fines, And Rape KitsMay 12, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe Assembly passed measures on Thursday to protect health information, increase data about rape kits, and crack down on polluters after the Volkswagen scandal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsProp 30 Income Tax Increase Extension Likely Headed To VotersMay 11, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will likely decide this fall whether to extend the Proposition 30 income tax increases on the rich that voters approved in 2012. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.