Republican Kevin Faulconer Wins San Diego Mayoral Election
Republicans are celebrating a big win in San Diego. City Councilman Kevin Faulconer locked up the mayor's office with a comfortable 10 percent margin over Democratic City Councilman David Alvarez.
Senators Feinstein, Boxer Roll Out Water Bill
Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer have introduced an emergency drought relief bill. The measure doesn't seek to waive state or federal laws -- but it would direct federal agencies to help boost California's water supply. The bill is a Democratic response to Republican legislation passed in the House that would send more water to farms by rolling back environmental protections.
Lawmakers Balance Cost, Need for Action in New Water Bond Measures
The drought is creating pressure for action in Sacramento -- but lawmakers are worried about the cost. On Tuesday, the state Senate's Natural Resources and Water Committee approved a bond measure that would funnel nearly $7 billion into water projects. There are other proposals, and a growing push to pass something to replace the 2009 water bond that got bumped to this year's ballot. But nearly every lawmaker says that $11 billion plan is too expensive.
You've Got Health Coverage, But Which Doctor Will Take Your Plan?
Covered California used to provide information about which doctors took which plans -- but that's no longer on-offer after a few embarrassing media reports about the lists not being accurate. We talk with Lisa Aliferis, editor of our State of Health blog.