Making Use of Rainwater
It's been a rainy few weeks in Southern California, with more on the way this weekend. Swelling rivers surging straight into the ocean are a potent reminder of how much rainwater goes to waste there. The city of Los Angeles is working on a plan to try and capture and reuse all that water.
More Small Business Jobs Might Mean More Uninsured
Hiring seems to be stuck in deep freeze across the country, and the White House is trying to light a stimulus match under the small business side of the ice. But in a system where health insurance is usually tied to employment, small business employees often have to make do with less coverage or none at all.
Maldonado Vote Moves to Full Senate
The state Senate could vote on the governor's pick for lieutenant governor as soon as next week. A Senate committee moved the nomination forward yesterday.
Schools Try to Avoid Class Size Fines
In the San Diego Unified School District, school officials have turned to state lawmakers for help. They hope new legislation will prevent them from getting slapped with fines for having larger class sizes.