EnvironmentDrought Intensifies As Wildfires Grow In Western U.S.July 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe drought intensified over the last week in the Western U.S. as the region swelters under a heatwave and firefighters battle major wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day FourJuly 28, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. State Government reporter Ben Bradford is with the California Delegation. He'll recap the events from last night and update what's happening now at the convention. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Poll Shows Californians' Opinions On Climate Change, WaterJuly 27, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new poll shows Californians support the goals of the state’s landmark law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also found that Californians want state and local governments to do more when it comes to the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions In Northern California CountiesJuly 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceDangerous fire weather conditions has prompted one federal agency to impose fire restrictions on public lands in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLive From The Democratic Convention: Day ThreeJuly 27, 2016The Democratic National Convention continues in Philadelphia this week. We are first joined by the Political Junkie Ken Rudin and then given live updates from our state government reporter Ben Bradford on the split in the California Delegation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHearings Begin On California Governor Jerry Brown's Delta Tunnel ProjectJuly 26, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia water regulators heard arguments for and against Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial plan to build twin tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith Leading California Dems in Philly, Meet Acting Gov...Torlakson?July 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerNearly every top California Democrat is in Philadelphia, so California's state schools chief is the acting governor. It's the first time ever the state has gone this far down the gubernatorial chain of succession. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Dog Fighting Measure, Vetoes Special Election Bill July 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has cleared his desk before leaving for the Democratic National Convention. He signed 28 bills Monday morning and vetoed two.
State GovernmentBig Tobacco Raises $17 Million To Oppose California Cigarette Tax IncreaseJuly 25, 2016 | Chris NicholsThe tobacco industry recently raised $17 million to defeat Proposition 56 on the state's November ballot. Prop 56 would raise the cigarette tax in California by two dollars a pack. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Will Have To Register Made-At-Home GunsJuly 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordPeople who build their own firearms will have to get a serial number for them from the state Department of Justice, under a new law. Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed the final of several firearms restrictions state lawmakers passed last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
