How Safe is Methyl Iodide?
State lawmakers are looking into the decision to allow California's strawberry farmers to use a potentially dangerous chemical called methyl iodide. On Tuesday, assembly members questioned scientists and the head of the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Central Valley bureau chief Sasha Khokha reports.
Fast-Tracking Solar Energy
This month and next, federal officials are traveling around the American West, getting public input on plans to fast-track solar energy projects. Craig Miller of our Climate Watch project was at last night's meeting in Sacramento.
Finalizing California's Budget
It's been more than six weeks since Governor Jerry Brown proposed a plan to tackle the state's $26 billion deficit. Today, a joint legislative committee convenes in Sacramento to write what could be the final version of a budget. Our Sacramento bureau chief John Myers has more.