Leno Pushes for Further Minimum Wage IncreaseFebruary 3, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia minimum wage workers will start making $9 an hour this year, but one lawmaker thinks they should be getting more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drought Stretches Calif. Farmers' Water SupplyFebruary 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe drought is affecting California farmers in different ways depending on where they farm. Some will turn to other water sources to make up at least part of the shortfall. Others will have to let some of their farmland go fallow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmaker Pushes For Paid Sick Leave GuaranteeJanuary 31, 2014 | Max PringleAll California hourly workers would be guaranteed up to three paid sick days per year under a bill moving through the legislature. Supporters say 80 percent of low-wage workers do not get sick pay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Steinberg Holds Off On Calling For Wright's Resignation Until 'Final Conviction'January 31, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg is declining to call for Democrat Rod Wright’s resignation or expulsion after Wright was convicted of eight felonies earlier this week.
Bill Would Establish Strict Rules For Drone UseJanuary 30, 2014(AP) -- The California Assembly has approved legislation that would restrict the way government agencies can use drones.
Calif. Leaders Working On Urgency Bill To Combat DroughtJanuary 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders are preparing an urgency measure that would authorize more than half a billion dollars in short-term anti-drought actions. They met Thursday at the state Capitol to discuss the legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Statewide Poll Shows Californians Approve of Governor Brown's PerformanceJanuary 29, 2014A new Public Policy Institute of California survey shows the majority of Californians approve of the job Governor Jerry Brown is doing. The state legislature also gets good marks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Assembly to Tackle Teacher Retirement Fund DebtJanuary 29, 2014 | Katie OrrSome lawmakers say it’s time to get serious about paying down debt accrued by California's teachers’ retirement system. But that will take a big financial commitment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm Bill Deal Protects California Egg LawJanuary 28, 2014 | Amy QuintonA compromise on the federal farm bill has protected California’s egg law that requires hens have enough room to spread their wings. Congressional negotiators rejected the so-called "King Amendment" that was part of the House version of the farm bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democratic Party Likely Not Hurt by Wright's ConvictionJanuary 28, 2014 | Katie OrrA Los Angeles jury has convicted Democratic State Senator Rod Wright of eight counts of perjury and voter fraud. Today’s verdict is the latest blow to California’s Democratic Party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.