Criminal Justice Experts Take On California Prison RealignmentOctober 23, 2013 | Max PringleCalifornia's "realignment" program to ease state prison overcrowding by transferring some inmates to local jails is drawing criticism and suggestions for improvement from people on all sides. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nearly One Year On Stakeholders Evaluate California's Homeowner's Bill of RightsOctober 22, 2013 | Max PringleIt’s been nearly a year since California’s Homeowners Bill of Rights went into effect and both banks and groups representing distressed homeowners are giving the legislation mixed reviews. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Gets More Time to Address Prison OvercrowdingOctober 21, 2013 | Katie Orr California is getting a little more time to address prison overcrowding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Wildlife Action Plan To Be UpdatedOctober 21, 2013 | Amy QuintonA plan to make sure California’s plant and animal species are preserved and protected is getting a major update. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is holding meetings across the state to get the public's input. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Chapter Begins in California Prisons Legal SagaOctober 21, 2013 | Ben AdlerMonday is the end of the negotiation period between the two sides in the legal challenge to California’s prison system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Covered California Income Verification Stays the Same Under Congressional Funding DealOctober 21, 2013 | Pauline BartoloneThe final spending deal that ended the federal shutdown includes a provision that adds a layer of scrutiny for income verification in the new health insurance marketplaces. What does it mean for California? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Regulators Direct Utilities to Purchase Storage CapacityOctober 17, 2013 | Max PringleIn a first of its kind ruling, state regulators have unanimously voted to direct some of California’s largest utilities to purchase enough energy storage capacity to power a total of nearly one million homes by 2020. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Prepares for the Next Big QuakeOctober 16, 2013 | Katie OrrWhen the shaking starts, California wants to make sure you know what to do. A statewide earthquake drill is taking place tomorrow. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Economists Analyze Impacts of Federal Shutdown on California EconomyOctober 16, 2013 | Max PringleEconomists are looking back on the impacts the federal government shutdown has had on California's shaky economic recovery. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
US Supreme Court Rejects Brown's Prison AppealOctober 15, 2013 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown has been turned down by the US Supreme Court once again. He won’t get a hearing on a federal order to reduce prison overcrowding in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
