State GovernmentNation's Largest Pension Fund CalPERS Lowers Return ExpectationsNovember 18, 2015California's largest public pension fund has voted to lower its investments in risky funds as a cushion against economic downturns. Gov. Jerry Brown is calling the move "irresponsible."
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Says California Bound Refugees Will Be VettedNovember 16, 2015California Gov. Jerry Brown says he'll work closely with President Barack Obama to ensure any Syrian refugees coming to California are "fully vetted in a sophisticated and utterly reliable way."
EnvironmentRoseville Offers Recycled Water For ResidentsNovember 16, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe City of Roseville is making recycled water available to residents as the drought in California heads toward a fifth consecutive year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Taps Rainy Day Fund For Wildfire CleanupNovember 6, 2015The state Department of Finance says it is transferring another $45 million from its rainy day fund to pay for cleanup and debris removal from two major Northern California wildfires.
EnvironmentRain Brings Some ‘Drought Relief’ To California, NevadaNovember 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Pacific Storm system brought some slight improvement to drought conditions in California and Nevada last week.
State GovernmentCal State University Faculty Group Authorizes StrikeNovember 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe group representing more than 26,000 California State University faculty and other employees on the 23 campus system have authorized a strike if negotiations fail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBackground Ozone Problem For Northern California And NevadaSeptember 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton"Background" ozone pollution levels in Northern California and Nevada could approach the limit of a proposed new federal air quality standard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Readopt Tough Fuel Emission CutsSeptember 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonAmbitious rules that cut transportation fuel emissions will continue in California. Regulators have readopted the toughest carbon emission standards in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFeds Declare Major Disaster For Valley FireSeptember 22, 2015 | Ed JoycePresident Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for the Valley Fire in Lake County.
