State GovernmentCalifornia Audit Finds Dozens Of Women Prisoners Were Sterilized IllegallyJune 19, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California State Audit has concluded that the sterilization of dozens of women prisoners were done in violation of informed consent laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcCarthy's Rise To Majority Leader Has Implications For CaliforniaJune 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia representatives are now leading both parties in the US House of representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Banning Inaccurate Labeling For Seafood Advances In AssemblyJune 19, 2014 | Marianne RussA bill that bans inaccurate labeling of seafood has been approved by an Assembly committee.
Health CareMental Health Care Advocates Call For Parity In Public Health ServicesJune 19, 2014 | Max PringleAdvocates say the mentally ill do not receive the same level of service in California’s public health system as people who use other medical services. And they’re asking state officials to change that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Seek Ways To Address Oil Train RisksJune 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonFears that California could experience fiery train accidents as oil imports by rail increase have lawmakers seeking more information. Attorneys told lawmakers that the state's role is limited. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentConcerns Over Proposed License RegulationsJune 18, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant rights groups in California say there are problems with proposed regulations for undocumented immigrant driver licenses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Supreme Court Justice Marvin Baxter Announces RetirementJune 18, 2014 | Max PringleDemocratic California Governor Jerry Brown has already made one appointment to the state Supreme Court and now has a chance to make more. Justice Marvin Baxter has announced he’s retiring at year’s end. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Passes Fundraising Blackout BillJune 17, 2014(AP) -- State senators voted to approve a fundraising blackout periods.
State GovernmentSugary Beverage Health Warning Label Bill Stalls In AssemblyJune 17, 2014 | Max PringleDon't expect to see a warning label on sugary beverages in California - at least not now. Legislation to mandate them has died at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPelosi Praises High Speed Rail FundingJune 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThe leading Democrat in the US House of Representatives says she’ll fight for California’s high speed rail project, despite stiff Republican opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.