Brown Vetoes Diaper, Tampon Sales Tax Exemption BillsSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben Adler | Ben BradfordGov. Jerry Brown has vetoed bills that would have provided sales tax exemptions for diapers and tampons Tuesday.
State GovernmentCalifornia Brings In More Money Than Expected In AugustSeptember 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe California Controller’s office reports revenues came in 5 percent above projections in the state budget.
State GovernmentKeeping Death Investigations Free From PressureSeptember 13, 2016State officials are considering ways to shelter the medical examiners who investigate violent, sudden, or unusual deaths. There's a bill on the governor's desk right now that would keep autopsy findings free from law enforcement influence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As More States Consider Legalizing, Questions About Pot And The BrainSeptember 13, 2016Studies suggest that smoking heavily in adolescence may affect brain function in adulthood, but there's a dearth of hard evidence for voters contemplating pot's long-term effects.
EnvironmentCalifornia Uses More Renewables, Less Natural Gas This SummerSeptember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonImproved drought conditions and more renewables lead to decrease in natural gas use this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
'Yes On 55' School Claim Misses The MarkSeptember 13, 2016Recent radio and TV ads claim California’s K-12 public schools face dire cuts if voters fail to approve Proposition 55, a measure on November’s ballot that would extend an income tax hike on wealthy residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRace On The Farm: Breaking Down BarriersSeptember 13, 2016How pervasive is racism on California’s farms? Angela Harris has been researching these issues for many years; she was the keynote speaker for the Farm to Every Fork Dinner last weekend. Gail Myers also joins, who heads a multi-faceted non-profit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento State’s Inaugural Farm-To-Fork Dinner September 13, 2016Sacramento State kicks off its inaugural farm-to-fork dinner and celebration with a special meal on the Guy West Bridge. Sac State alum Kelly Thompson and her student Scott Brown discuss the work that went into this event and their hopes to achieve. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSan Bernardino Shooting Heroes Awarded Medals Of ValorSeptember 12, 2016 | Ben AdlerEight California public safety officers have been awarded Medals of Valor – including six who helped take down the suspects in the San Bernardino shooting last fall.
California Turns To Civilians As Inmate Firefighters DwindleSeptember 12, 2016(AP) - Faced with a shrinking pool of inmates to help fight major wildfires, California is increasingly turning for new recruits to its state Conservation Corps.
