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New transparent solar panels could be used as windows
John Moe Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.
L.A. city council votes to ban marijuana shops
Jeff Horwich Jul 26, 2012
Thanks to SB 420, Los Angeles has all other cities beat when it comes to pot dispensaries. But the city council has decided things are out of hand, and voted last night to ban all storefront medical marijuana shops.
The economy bypasses San Bernardino
Adriene Hill Jul 18, 2012
The Southern California city considers bankruptcy, after the departure or collapse of successive industries left it unable to pay for fire, police and other services.
Banks facing new restrictions on foreclosures
Bob Moon Jul 3, 2012
The California state legislature passed a law yesterday that sponsors are calling a "Homeowners Bill of Rights." Supporters say the changes will prevent unnecessary foreclosures.
Putting limits on helicopter noise
Jeremy Hobson Jun 22, 2012
According to Democratic Congressman Howard Berman, helicopter noise in Southern California is getting way too loud and frequent, and that's why he's pushing for new federal regulations.
California outsources state park management
Sarah Gardner Jun 22, 2012
California will become the first state to let private companies run its parks.
What went wrong with California's budget
Ben Adler Jun 11, 2012
With California scheduled to vote on a budget this week, the question is: How did the state’s finances get so bad, so quickly? Do other states have to fear the same thing?
Mayor of Stockton tries to avoid city bankruptcy
David Brancaccio Jun 5, 2012
The city of Stockton, California, population 291,000 is trying to avoid becoming the biggest U.S. city to go bankrupt during this economic downturn.
Measuring five different Californias
David Brancaccio Jun 1, 2012
A demographic survey says, California, like other states, is actually several different voting and demographic units within one. What are the public policy implications of these divisions?
Gov. Jerry Brown: We're going to cut and hopefully tax
Jeremy Hobson May 24, 2012
California Gov. Jerry Brown talks about his plan to balance the state's budget. Currently, California is facing a deficit of close to $16 billion.
