California Bill Would Require Annual Long-Term Care Facility InspectionsMarch 20, 2014 | Max PringleA California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require annual unannounced state inspections of all long-term care facilities. The requirement now is at least one inspection every five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Unclear What Role State Played in Failure of New Payroll SystemMarch 19, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is spending a lot of money on a legal case involving the failed implementation of a new payroll system. But a new report out today says the state should focus more on why the system failed in the first place. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Water Storage Project ProposedMarch 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittTwo northern California Congressmen have introduced legislation that would help create a new lake and nearly two million gallons of water storage northwest of Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Hosting Congressional Drought HearingMarch 19, 2014UPDATE 11:45 A.M.-- (AP) -- Farmworkers concerned about water allotments because of California's ongoing drought are making their voices heard at a Congressional committee meeting in Fresno.
California Students Rally at Capitol for Agricultural Education FundingMarch 19, 2014 | Max PringleAs part of the annual “Ag Day” celebration at the state Capitol, Future Farmers of America students from around California rallied Wednesday in support agricultural education. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought May Lead to Declining School AttendanceMarch 18, 2014 | Katie OrrDeclining school attendance may be the latest side-effect of California’s punishing drought. The state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction will visit the Central Valley tomorrow to talk about the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Rallies Union Workers, Plugs Re-electionMarch 18, 2014 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown played to a friendly crowd Monday night, praising union workers and playing up his re-election bid at the California Labor Federation dinner. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Chief Justice Calls For More Funds For State's Court SystemMarch 18, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye told state lawmakers Monday the state’s cash-strapped courts are on the verge of failing to provide timely access to the legal system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill To Force Campaign Finance Disclosure FailsMarch 18, 2014A bill that would have forced political nonprofit groups to reveal donors for the coming election has failed.
California Bill Would Give Drivers Control Over Car Computer DataMarch 18, 2014 | Max PringleUnder a bill now in the California legislature, drivers would be given control over the information gathered by their cars’ on-board computers.