California DMV Takes Suggestions on Rules for Driverless CarsMarch 11, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Department of Motor Vehicles is setting up guidelines for driverless cars. At a public workshop in Sacramento Tuesday, it took ideas on issues like licensing, safety and privacy Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawmakers Seek to Address California's 'Truancy Crisis'March 10, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers say the state is facing a truancy crisis among elementary school students. Now a package of legislation has been introduced that’s meant to combat the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Proposed Bill Would Regulate Medical Marijuana IndustryMarch 10, 2014(AP) -- A proposed bill could bring law and order to the wild west of weed.
Anti-Prostitution Advocates Want Stronger Massage Parlor Industry RegulationsMarch 10, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia law enforcement agencies, state lawmakers and rights groups say prostitution and human trafficking have been on the rise at massage parlors around the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Require Smartphone Anti-Theft DevicesMarch 7, 2014 | Max PringleAll smartphone and mobile devices sold in California would have to come equipped with an anti-theft kill switch under a bill now in the legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gift Ban Proposed for California LawmakersMarch 6, 2014 | Katie OrrCiting the need to restore public trust in the California legislature, Senate Democrats today announced new legislation meant to reduce the influence of lobbyists at the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Unfunded Liability For Retiree Health Care GrowsMarch 6, 2014 | Amy QuintonThe present cost of health and dental benefits expected to be paid to future and current California retirees is growing. It’s now $64 billion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmaker Wants a Non-Partisan Secretary of State's OfficeMarch 6, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Secretary of State’s office would become non-partisan under a state lawmaker’s proposed constitutional amendment Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Money For Storage Projects Added to Calif. Water Bond ProposalMarch 5, 2014 | Ben AdlerThere’s a bit more progress in the delicate dance of reaching a deal on a new California water bond proposal that would replace the $11 billion bond currently on the November ballot. But a deal – if any – is still months away. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown, Netanyahu To Sign Pro-Business AgreementMarch 5, 2014(AP) -- Gov. Jerry Brown will meet Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the Silicon Valley to meet with high-tech leaders.