August 31, 2015 | Ben Adler
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 27, 2015 | Amy Quinton
Californians are exceeding Governor Jerry Brown's 25 percent conservation mandate.
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.
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.
