News Archive

California Governor Jerry Brown has revised his plan to restore habitat in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, much to the dismay of environmental groups. The plan also includes design changes for the proposed twin tunnels that would carry water south.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

State Government

Senators Question Efforts To Confiscate Guns

April 30, 2015 | Katie Orr

Thousands of people in California possess guns, even though the law says they should not. Today state Senators asked the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Firearms why that number is so high.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Environment

Gov. Brown Defends Cuts To Wetland Restoration Near Tunnels

April 30, 2015

(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has defended newly unveiled plans that call for scaling back the amount of habitat restoration done while twin tunnels are built around California's freshwater delta.

State Government

Brown Says More Must Be Done On Climate Change

April 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

California Governor Jerry Brown calls climate change a "slow-rolling crisis" that must be addressed. And he’s trying to get other governments to follow California's lead in reducing carbon emissions.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Environment

California Touts Aggressive Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gases

April 29, 2015

(AP) - California would aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under an ambitious plan announced by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Health Care

Controversial Vaccine Bill Clears Senate Judiciary Committee

April 29, 2015

The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

Environment

Water Agencies React to Brown Drought Legislation and Conservation Requirements

April 28, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California water agencies see a lot to like in Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed legislation that would allow increased fines for water wasters. But they’re criticizing a revised plan from water regulators to meet conservation requirements.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.

State Government

New Brown Drought Proposals: Larger Penalties, Faster Environmental Reviews

April 28, 2015 | Ben Adler

California cities, counties and water agencies could fine water wasters up to $10,000 – without going through the court system – under a new proposal from Governor Jerry Brown.

Listen

Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.