Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders in the Legislature may have struck a deal to extend California's climate change program Cap-and-Trade, but it's not clear it has support from lawmakers. From Capital Public Radio, Ben Bradford reports.

The teacher tenure debate is back in the state legislature. A bill in a Senate committee today would let school districts choose whether to allow teachers to reach permanent staus after two years or add a third year of probation. Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler has more.

A bill headed to Gov. Brown would allow California colleges that teach brewing to sell the beer they make. The proposal builds on laws that already let schools raise funds selling wine they've produced. Capital Public Radio's Daniel Potter has the story.

California Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders in the state Capital have drafted a proposal to extend the state climate change program, Cap-and-Trade. KVCR's Rick Dulock voices a story provided by Captital Public Radio's Ben Bradford.

California lawmakers attempting to address the state's housing crisis are taking two approaches. They're passing bills to subsidize housing for low income residents and looking to encourage more building. Here's more from Ben Bradford at Capital Public Radio.

Though a record breaking heatwave is easing this week, California is still focused on fighting fires around the region and the state. Cal Fire reports that there were 17 major active wildfires across the state as of Monday. KVCR' Rick Dulock voiced this story compiled by Ben Purper.

University of California Regents will a lot to talk about when they meet this week in San Francisco. Capital Bureau Chief, Ben Adler says it's their first meeting since Governor Brown and state lawmakers fired several shots across the UC's bow in the new state budget. Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler and KVCR's Rick Dulock have more.

In response to rising prescription costs, one California state senator is trying to limit the ability of drug companies to influence doctors. The bill would place restrictions on gifts from the pharmaceutical industry.

A show about the nature of the universe, with comedian April Hava Shenkman, and folk-swing group Hobo Jazz.

California has the most expensive real estate markets in the U. S., while state funds for affordable housing have largely dried up. A new proposal passed the state senate Thursday that may provide a new source. Capital Public Radio's Ben Bradford reports.