EnvironmentBackground Ozone Problem For Northern California And NevadaSeptember 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton"Background" ozone pollution levels in Northern California and Nevada could approach the limit of a proposed new federal air quality standard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCost Relatively Low To Cover Undocumented Patients Through Medi-CalSeptember 29, 2015California lawmakers have debated whether people living in the state illegally should receive health benefits. Beginning next spring, undocumented children will be eligible for Medi-Cal.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Readopt Tough Fuel Emission CutsSeptember 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonAmbitious rules that cut transportation fuel emissions will continue in California. Regulators have readopted the toughest carbon emission standards in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVaccine DebateSeptember 25, 2015Reflecting on the second Republican debate, we’ll revisit comments about vaccines and autism with Dr. Robin Hansen from the MIND Institute and Dr. Dean Blumberg, a UC Davis Pediatric Specialist. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSome Undocumented Californians Already Receiving Medi-CalSeptember 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia lawmakers continue to debate whether undocumented immigrants in the state should be allowed to sign up for Medi-Cal. But many are already receiving some coverage.
State GovernmentBrown Signs Child Seat BillSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia children under the age of 2 will now be required to ride in rear-facing child seats. That was one of several bills signed into law today by Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Finally Get Medical Marijuana RegulationsSeptember 21, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia may finally get medical marijuana regulations if the governor signs a package of bills approved by the Legislature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentVolunteers Collect 70 Tons Of Trash in Sierra Nevada, Sacramento Cleanup Day EventsSeptember 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo California Coastal Cleanup Day events Saturday in northern California collected more than 70 tons of trash and recyclables.
EnvironmentGreat American River Clean-Up Expects Record HaulSeptember 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceLow water levels in the American River, due to the drought, is expected to increase the volume of trash volunteers collect during the Great American River Clean-Up Saturday in Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Seeks To Combat Antibiotic Resistance Through LivestockSeptember 16, 2015 | Katie OrrA bill awaiting action by California Governor Jerry Brown is designed to protect humans by managing the treatment of livestock. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
