Gov. Brown to Sign Bills Regulating Groundwater
On Tuesday in Sacramento, Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign a historic package of bills setting the stage for state regulation of groundwater use -- if local agencies don't do it first. While the current drought helped move this package of bills through the Legislature, the impact will role out over a number of years.
Mercury Poisoning Cases Highlight Danger of Homemade Skin Creams
Skin-lightening creams are perennially popular around the world -- but many of the products contain mercury, which is toxic. In California, some women are having friends and relatives smuggle in stuff that wouldn't be legal here.
Farewell Rachael Myrow!
Our host of seven years says goodbye to the show. Rachael Myrow is moving on to KQED's Silicon Valley News Desk.