State GovernmentCalifornia Water Managers May Limit River Water Diversion for CropsMay 21, 2014 | Max PringleSome California farmers may not be allowed to divert river water to irrigate their crops this summer. The restriction is part of new rules being considered this week by state water managers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislative Women's Congress Proposes New Spending On Pre-Kindergarten ProgramsMay 20, 2014 | Max PringleThe Legislative Women's Caucus wants to restore cuts and add spending to California's early childhood development programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMoody's: Drought Will Not Harm California EconomyMay 20, 2014 | Katie OrrA new report suggests California’s drought is not likely to affect the state’s finances in the short term. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMonday Bill Roundup: Wiretapping, In Vitro, Campaign GiftsMay 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers sent several notable bills from one chamber to the other Monday – including measures dealing with warrantless wiretapping, in vitro fertilization and campaign finance rules. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Proposing Additional $66 Million to Help Fight WildfiresMay 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s firefighters are already having a busy year and Governor Jerry Brown wants to them to have more money to do their job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Could Cost Agriculture Industry $1.7 BillionMay 19, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that California’s drought could result in severe economic losses for Central Valley farmers. The analysis also shows the drought will mean thousands of job losses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDeal Reached On Changes in Commercial Property Ownership Under Prop 13May 19, 2014 | Ben AdlerA deal at the California Capitol would prevent some large commercial property owners from dodging property tax increases when the buildings change hands. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia LAO Projects $2 Billion in Additional RevenueMay 16, 2014 | Katie OrrThere are some new numbers that could affect California’s budget. The non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office released its revised revenue projections today, which are made independently from Governor Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentStudent Wine And Beer Tasting Bill AdvancesMay 16, 2014(AP) - It would be legal for underage college students aspiring to be winemakers and brewers to taste what they produce under a bill approved by the state Assembly.
State GovernmentCalifornians Get More time To Switch From COBRA to Covered CaliforniaMay 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians may be able to save money if they switch from COBRA health coverage to Covered California plans.