The California Report

Gov. Brown Signs Legislative Whistleblower Protections Into Law

Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation last night to give whistleblower protections to legislative employees who report violations by staff or lawmakers.

Reporter: Tara Siler

As L.A. Weighs Legal Street Vending, State Bill Aims to Move Ahead

As LA city officials continue to mull over plans to legalize street vending, a new state bill aims to move ahead on that issue.

Reporter: Leslie Berestein-Rojas

What Do ICE's I-9 Audits Mean for California Businesses?

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has been conducting what are called I-9 audits around the state: requests to inspect businesses' hiring records. There were audits at 7-Elevens in Southern California and across the nation in January, and last week at 77 businesses in Northern California.

Guest: Angelo Paparelli

Watchdog Says California Needs to Reform Forest Management

The independent state watchdog called the Hoover Commission says California needs a massive shift in how the state manages its forests and their risk of wildfire. There’s one key recommendation: the state should plan fires to prevent catastrophic ones.

Reporter: Molly Peterson

Signs of Life Sprout Up in North Bay’s Burned Natural Landscapes

October's Wine Country wildfires devastated both the built and natural landscape but these burned areas are starting to show signs of new life.

Reporter: Tiffany Camhi

Complaints Rise in California as Nursing Homes Evict Poor Patients

There’s been a surge in complaints about nursing homes in California discharging residents who have no place else to go. Advocates say it tends to be lower income residents, often with disabilities, and covered by Medi-Cal who are the most impacted by this practice.

Reporter: Jocelyn Wiener