Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: High Speed Rail, Brown And Sentencing ReformsJanuary 29, 2016On Capitol Chat, Capitol reporter Ben Bradford explains the latest development for California’s bullet train. We’ll also hear about Gov. Jerry Brown’s sentencing reform ballot measure along with some of the other big bills being heard this week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNation's Largest Pension Fund CalPERS Lowers Return ExpectationsNovember 18, 2015California's largest public pension fund has voted to lower its investments in risky funds as a cushion against economic downturns. Gov. Jerry Brown is calling the move "irresponsible."
EnvironmentGovernor Brown Issues Order To Prepare For Fifth Year Of DroughtNovember 13, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to prepare for a fifth year of drought. The strategy may extend water conservation mandates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRegulator Lodged Complaint Over Work For Gov. BrownNovember 9, 2015(AP) A state oil regulator has lodged a whistleblower's complaint over being ordered to map the oil and gas potential, history and geology of California Gov. Jerry Brown's family ranch.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown, First Lady To Move Into Historic MansionOctober 16, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown and first lady Anne Gust Brown are trading an urban loft for a historic mansion when they're in Sacramento.
State GovernmentGovernor Signs Bills To Expand Voting Rights In CaliforniaOctober 10, 2015 | Chris NicholsIn a move advocates say “will make our democracy stronger,” California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a package of bills to expand and strengthen voting rights in the state.
State GovernmentProtesters Rally For, And Against, End-Of-Life BillSeptember 24, 2015 | Ben BradfordSupporters and opponents of a bill that would allow terminally ill Californians to end their lives with doctor assistance are making final pitches to Governor Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFeds Declare Major Disaster For Valley FireSeptember 22, 2015 | Ed JoycePresident Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for the Valley Fire in Lake County.
State GovernmentState Encourages Residents To Follow Wildfire Evacuation OrdersSeptember 14, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia fire officials are warning people not to delay evacuating from wildfire areas if they’re told to leave. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingState GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
