California Congressmen Propose Drought Relief LegislationJanuary 22, 2014 | Amy QuintonAfter declaring a drought last week, California Governor Jerry Brown only briefly mentioned the drought during his state of the state speech. But several Central Valley Congressmen are calling for more action through federal legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Of The State ReactionsJanuary 22, 2014In the wake of Governor Jerry Brown's State of The State speech organizations and individuals across the state weigh in with commentary and reaction.
UC President Announces Administrative Cuts at Regents MeetingJanuary 22, 2014 | Max PringleUniversity of California President Janet Napolitano announced at a UC Board of Regents meeting in San Francisco today that she’s trimming the system’s administrative budget to put more money into academics. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Lays Out Agenda In Annual State Of The State SpeechJanuary 22, 2014UPDATED: Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his State of the State Address today as the state faces a number of new challenges. View our day-long coverage, take a closer, interactive look at the speech and listen to the archived audio.
Brown Speech Touts Bioscience, Warns of Future Health Care CostsJanuary 22, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth care wasn’t a big focus of Brown’s speech. But the Governor did mention health care in terms of costs to the state, and how California is a leader in bioscience and medical technology.
Brown To Give State of the State SpeechJanuary 21, 2014 | Katie OrrThe budget looks good, but the weather looks bad. California Governor Jerry Brown will likely address both topics in his annual state of the State address tomorrow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TARP's "$700 Billion Man" Wants To Lead CaliforniaJanuary 21, 2014 | Ben AdlerHe’s been called the “bailout czar” and the “700 billion dollar man.” Now, Neel Kashkari is running for governor of California as a different kind of Republican. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Accepting Grant Applications for $250 Million Educational FundJanuary 21, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia public school officials announced today that they’ll begin taking applications for grants from a $250 million state fund. The money would pay for career training and educational programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bill Could Allow Liens on Property of Employers Owing Back PayJanuary 21, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that would allow employees who are owed back wages to place liens on their employers’ property until the wages are paid is making its way through the California legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Water Agencies Relieved By Drought DeclarationJanuary 17, 2014 | Amy QuintonWater agencies are reacting with some relief to California Governor Jerry Brown’s drought declaration. The declaration makes it easier to manage the water that is available. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.