At a League of California Cities luncheon last week, Gov. Brown harrumphed that this was no time for "turf wars," telling attendees they needed to deep-six their "narrow perspectives."

Against the backdrop of President Obama's State of the Union speech during harsh economic times for many, the communications director for a California immigrant rights group believes that the President is obligated to readdress the importance of immigration reform tonight.

The Sacramento Bee is reporting that California hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and even wildlife are being threatened by the operations of illegal cannabis growers.

The University of California’s regents meeting last week stirred up quite a bit of controversy as the regents approved $4 million in bonuses and pay hikes for UC employees, including some of the UC system’s most highly paid employees, current and new.

The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) is reporting that export demand for California farm products is rising.

     “Continued increases in agricultural exports remain a hopeful sign for the California farmers, marketers, truck drivers and dockworkers who move the products to market,” says the bureau.