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Halfway through the California Legislature's final month of work, lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown appear no closer to a deal on transportation funding than when they first returned from summer recess two weeks ago.

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Sacramento State Finds More Parking For Students

August 31, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A record Fall enrollment of 30,023 students means more people are driving to Sacramento State this week than a year ago.

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Groups Hope Overdose Awareness Day Will Help With Prevention And Treatment Efforts

August 31, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The number of drug-overdose deaths in the United States has increased every year for more than a decade. Monday is International Overdose Awareness Day.

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Drought And Beetle Infestation Killing California Forests

August 31, 2015 | Amy Quinton

California's drought is having a devastating effect on its forests. Recent aerial surveys show 20 million dead trees so far. And the drought has a partner in crime -- the pine beetle.

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California Lawmakers Brace For Busy, Chaotic Final Two Weeks

August 31, 2015 | Ben Adler

The California Legislature begins its final two weeks of work for the year Monday – and the stretch is likely to be tumultuous. Major issues remain unresolved and leadership battles are threatening to wreak havoc with negotiations.

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California Worker Rights Bill On Governor's Desk

August 31, 2015 | Chris Nichols

A bill on California Governor Jerry Brown’s desk would clarify that arbitration agreements are voluntary between companies and their workers -- and not a condition of getting hired.

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Capitol Roundup: Bills Advance, Stall On Busy Thursday

August 27, 2015 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers sent dozens of bills to Gov. Jerry Brown Thursday, while moving many more toward final votes. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders blocked dozens of measures by holding them in key legislative committees.

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Californians Cut Water Use 31 Percent In July

August 27, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Californians are exceeding Governor Jerry Brown's 25 percent conservation mandate.

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CA Senate Republicans Select New Leader

August 27, 2015 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols

The change comes as lawmakers are making final decisions on hundreds of bills, including big ticket items like how to pay for road repairs and Medi-Cal services.

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Topsoil Decline In California, Extreme Drought Expands In Western U.S.

August 27, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Extreme drought expanded in the Western U.S. and the drought is taking a toll on topsoil moisture in California.

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