UC's Napolitano Calls for 2014-15 Tuition FreezeNovember 13, 2013 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California students could see a third straight year without a tuition increase. New UC President Janet Napolitano says she hopes to extend the current tuition freeze through the 2014-15 school year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Legislature Holds Joint Fast Food Wages HearingNovember 13, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia lawmakers are looking at the cost fast food jobs might pass on to state taxpayers. Wednesday's hearing was based on a recent UC Berkeley Labor Center study. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Resources For Fighting Homeless DisappearingNovember 12, 2013 | Katie OrrAbout 20 percent of the nation’s homeless people live in California. At a state legislative hearing today experts said communities are trying to address the problem, but lack resources Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Senate Yanks Calderon's Committee AssignmentsNovember 12, 2013 | Ben AdlerThe California lawmaker accused in an FBI affidavit of taking $88,000 in bribes has been stripped of his committee assignments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Unresolved Labor Disputes Hang Over UC Board of Regents MeetingNovember 12, 2013New University of California President Janet Napolitano is overseeing her first UC Board of Regents meeting this week, with on-going labor disputes threatening one day strikes next Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mentoring Program for Women Veterans Launched in CaliforniaNovember 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia is joining a national mentoring effort intended to help women veterans and military spouses find jobs. The program was launched Monday in honor of Veterans Day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Voters May Decide California Transgender LawNovember 11, 2013 | Katie OrrA controversial California law involving children and LGBT rights may end up going to the voters Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CVP Reservoirs At Lowest Since 2009November 11, 2013 | Amy QuintonSix key reservoirs of the federal Central Valley Project are at the lowest levels since 2009, when the state was officially in a drought. Some farmers are expecting zero-percent water allocations in 2014. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Initiative Would Raise Cap on Medical Malpractice DamagesNovember 11, 2013 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s high-stakes battle over medical malpractice damages could move to the ballot box next year. The initiative campaign seeking to increase the cap on “pain and suffering” awards will pit trial lawyers against doctors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Capitol Roundup: Calderon Responds...Sort Of; October Cash ReportNovember 8, 2013 | Ben AdlerState Sen. Ron Calderon issues a statement prompted by the bribery allegations against him in a leaked FBI affidavit - but doesn't address the allegations themselves. Also, October turned out to be a strong month for state budget revenues.