Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioLegalization of marijuana, or cannabis, along with legislative action has now put the onus on prosecutors to identify old drug cases for the purpose of dismissing them or reducing them to misdemeanors.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
Families pack the first legislative hearing on a bill to give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children can skip their shots before attending school. Credit: Sammy Caiola / Capital Public RadioA new bill could crack down on fraudulent medical exemptions, but vaccine opponents worry it will put their children at risk.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Julian Vasquez Heilig of the NAACP speaks at a press conference in support of the proposal to limit charter schools and increase oversight in California. Scott Rodd / Capital Public RadioLegislation that would limit charter schools and increase oversight in California has sparked a debate between the NAACP and the National Action Network.
Story by Scott Rodd.
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, left, and president Dave Kaval before a baseball game between the Athletics and the San Francisco Giants in Oakland, Calif., Monday, July 31, 2017. Jeff Chiu / AP Photo / via CapRadio.For the second straight year, the Oakland A’s are asking for special treatment from California lawmakers to streamline construction of a new ballpark on the city’s downtown waterfront.
Story by Ben Adler.
Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) presents her police use of force bill to the California Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Ben Adler / Capital Public RadioA police use of force bill backed by law enforcement groups is moving forward at the California Capitol. But, a Senate committee amended the bill in a way that could shift the debate.
Story by Ben Adler.
Credit: frankieleon / Flickr / via CapRadioWith the music festival Coachella ending this past weekend one California lawmaker wants to reduce plastic waste that accumulates at festivals.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioA push to enact a statewide soda tax appears done for the year in the California Legislature.
Story by Ben Adler.
Credit: Chris Yarzab / Flickr / via CapRadioThe golden state’s population is inching closer and closer to 40 million. All but 15 of the state’s 58 counties grew between 2017 and 2018.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, addresses labor leaders in Sacramento, Calif., in April 2019. Credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP/via CapRadio.California Senator Kamala Harris recently claimed that an unanticipated cost of $400 would mean “complete upheaval” for almost half of American families. PolitiFact California rated her claim Half True.
Story by Chris Nichols.
Via CapradioCalifornia STD rates remain high, especially for syphilis, which starts in pregnant women and can have serious consequences for infants. The new report showed a 244 percent jump in babies born with the disease.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Credit: Gosia Wozniacka / AP / via CapradioA federal appeals court in San Francisco Friday gave the EPA 90 days to justify why a widely used pesticide should remain on the market.
Story by Julia Mitric.
Monday, April 22, 2019
An orchard of young trees withstands drought in California’s Central Valley in 2014. The ability to predict heat waves in the Central Valley could help better prepare and protect crops and people from the impacts. Credit: UC DavisAs climate change creates more extremes in weather, it’s important to know when heat waves will hit California. UC Davis researchers have found a correlation: heat waves show up in California within 16 days after heavy rainfall over the Indian Ocean.
Story by Ezra David Romero.
Credit: Andrew Nixon / Capital Public RadioHousing and mental health advocates met at the Capitol Thursday to discuss rebuilding the statewide network of board and care facilities for adults who need support.
Story by Sammy Caiola.
Credit: Via CapRadioGas prices in California will continue to climb due to refinery problems and the switch to summer blend.
Story by Steve Milne.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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