Driverless Cars Could Be Cruising California Roads By SpringDecember 3, 2013 | Katie OrrStarting this spring, the car in the lane next to you may be driving itself. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Study Shows More People Leaving Cars At HomeDecember 3, 2013 | Max PringleA new report shows urban Californians are leading a trend of leaving cars at home and choosing bikes or public transit instead. It's a first-of-its-kind survey comparing urban transportation trends. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Plans To Fast-Track Food Stamp Recipients to Health CareDecember 3, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe state of California says as many as 600,000 people who receive food stamps could be fast-tracked into Medi-Cal next year if the federal government approves. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Farm Bill Amendment Opposed By Calif. LegislatorsDecember 2, 2013 | Amy QuintonAn amendment to the US House version of the federal Farm Bill has upset a bipartisan group of California lawmakers. The group has written a letter to House leaders calling for its removal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Celebrating Holidays With Pay RaiseDecember 2, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers will be celebrating the holidays with a larger paycheck this year. Salary increases go into effect today. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rosy Calif. Budget Projections Prompt Calls for New SpendingDecember 2, 2013 | Ben AdlerMany California Democrats and progressive groups want to reinvest in programs devastated by years of budget cuts now that the state’s revenue outlook has improved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Referendum Could Stop North Fork CasinoDecember 2, 2013 | Katie OrrAn Indian tribe located near Yosemite has state and federal approvals to build a casino off of its reservation. But a referendum on the California ballot next year might kill the project. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Holiday Shopping Sales Could See Boost in 2013November 29, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia retailers are hoping for a jump in sales as this year’s holiday shopping season gets under way, and the state appears poised for an economic boost. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Jail Violence Rises On ReformsNovember 28, 2013County jails have seen a marked increase in violence since they began housing thousands of offenders who previously would have gone to state prisons.
Experimental Weather Outlook: Dry YearNovember 27, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources is working again this year with researchers on an experimental winter outlook forecast. 2014 brings the possibility of another dry year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.