Calif. Senate Advances "Sanctuary State" And Other Bills Responding To TrumpJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordUPDATE 5:43 p.m. - The California state Senate has begun passing measures to shield immigrants from new federal policies.
McClintock Supports Trump Travel Order But Calls Rollout A “Snafu”January 31, 2017 | Bob MoffittNorthern California Congressman Tom McClintock says two people in his district have asked for help after President Donald Trump's order restricted travel from seven countries last week.
EnvironmentGroups Sue California Department of Pesticide RegulationJanuary 31, 2017 | Amy QuintonA farmworker and two environmental justice groups have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation over rules on the application of a widely used fumigant.
Chief of Pot Bureau Tells Lawmakers Marijuana Permits Will Be Phased InJanuary 31, 2017 | Julia MitricThe head of the agency tasked with providing permits for sellers of recreational pot told lawmakers the agency will phase in licensing starting January 1, 2018. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme CourtJanuary 31, 2017The run-up to the announcement has played out with the bravado and suspense of a reality TV show. The choice appears to be between federal judges Neil Gorsuch or Thomas Hardiman.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Agriculture Sees 17 Percent Drop In Revenue in 2015January 31, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tower Bridge Area Reopened After Police Arrested Woman Blocking RoadJanuary 31, 2017 | Randol WhiteUPDATE Feb 1. 6:57 a.m.: The West Sacramento Police Department says the Tower Bridge reopened along with its adjoining roadways Tuesday night.
San Francisco Sues Trump Over His 'Sanctuary City' OrderJanuary 31, 2017(AP) - San Francisco is suing President Donald Trump, claiming an executive order over immigrant-protecting "sanctuary cities" is unconstitutional and a severe invasion of the city's sovereignty.
State GovernmentFormer DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's InfluenceJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordA flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump's Executive Order On Immigration, AnnotatedJanuary 31, 2017The order, which temporarily bans travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, has prompted protests and legal action around the country. Here is the full text, annotated by NPR journalists.
