California's Rim Fire Sparks Controversy Over LoggingNovember 19, 2013 | Amy QuintonIt’s been three months since California experienced its third largest wildfire in history. The US Forest Service must now decide how to restore the 257-thousand acres burned in the Rim Fire, and how much salvage logging should occur. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Educators, Employers Look to Boost "STEM" ProgramsNovember 18, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia employers who rely on employees with science and engineering skills say they can’t find enough qualified applicants. California educators are looking for ways to solve that problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Retiring Lawmaker: Sacramento's Partisanship Too Frustrating to ServeNovember 18, 2013 | Ben AdlerA veteran California Republican is resigning from the state legislature at the end of the month. Senator Bill Emmerson (R-Hemet) says he’s frustrated with the partisanship at the Capitol and no longer has the energy for the job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Legislative Caucuses Wield Influence in CaliforniaNovember 18, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornia voters may think the major political parties hold all the power at the Capitol. But there are other groups of lawmakers who wield influence as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New "Fracking" Regulations ReleasedNovember 15, 2013 | Amy QuintonNew draft California regulations for the controversial oil extracting technique known as “fracking” are now available. The rules are in response to legislation passed earlier this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cuts to California Childcare Services Hurt Poor says New ReportNovember 15, 2013 | Max PringleA new report says years of cuts to state child care and early education programs have hurt low income Californians. The California Budget Project says funding for those programs is down significantly from a few years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Attorney General Shuts Down Phony Insurance Exchange SitesNovember 14, 2013 | Max PringleThe California Attorney General’s Office says it has shutdown 10 false state health insurance exchange websites. The sites were allegedly misdirecting consumers to private plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Despite Obama's Proposal, California Health Insurers Want to 'Stay the Course'November 14, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health insurers don’t like President Obama’s proposal to allow people to stay on health plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Judge Rejects Challenge To California's Cap and Trade ProgramNovember 14, 2013 | Amy QuintonA Sacramento Superior Court Judge has rejected challenges to California’s cap and trade program. The ruling means the state maintains its authority to limit greenhouse gases through carbon auctions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Senators Deny Calderon Investigation ClaimsNovember 14, 2013 | Katie OrrThe leader of the California Senate is publicly refuting claims he is under investigation by the FBI. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.