California Stepping Forward at UN Climate Talks in Cancun
In the likely absence of national leadership at the UN climate talks in Cancun, California is stepping forward to take the stage. This report is part of our ongoing Climate Watch Series. Reporter Gretchen Weber is in Cancun for the next two weeks. She'll be posting updates at CaliforniaReport.org/climatewatch.
Private "Safe Houses" Returning Due to State Budget Cuts
Years ago, before the government funded domestic violence shelters, there were "safe houses," private homes open to women and children fleeing abusive situations. Because of California's budget crisis, in one city northeast of Sacramento, locals are once again opening their homes to battered women.