California Nuclear Plants Under Scrutiny
The outgoing chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko, says the agency may have to review its safety regulations in view of ongoing problems at the San Onofre nuclear plant. Meanwhile, anti-nuclear activists rallied yesterday to build public support for decommissioning both of California's nuclear power plants.
San Jose Debates City Pensions
State and local governments typically provide pensions when their workers retire. But a mix of factors is making those commitments untenable -- and cities across California are struggling to rework the deals. A San Jose pension measure is sparking debate over what's fair to workers and taxpayers.