Waterbirds take flight over a large wetland area along the Pacific Flyway. Photo courtesy of Clayton AndersonMillions of waterbirds stop in wetlands across the Central Valley every spring. They're taking a break as they migrate south along the Pacific Flyway. But new research shows a grim future for many of these species.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

Despite a veto two years ago by former Governor Jerry Brown, a Democratic lawmaker is back with his bill that would require presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on California’s primary ballot.

Story by Ben Adler.

California Supreme Court chief justice Tani Cantil_Sakauye. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli / AP / File / via CapRadioTani Cantil-Sakauye says fines and fees should “no longer fall on those least able to afford them” and that minor traffic offenses shouldn’t “turn poor drivers into poor criminals.”