A new poll confirms that California voters are supportive of expanded wind and solar energy projects, but want the proceeds to stay close to home, and go to serve the public good. Lori Abbot has the numbers.

Federal help is in the offing for some old gravel mining sites along the Russian River. Also, support for the planned high-speed rail line linking northern and southern California continues to wane.

Amazon and other online retailers will begin collecting California sales taxes this weekend. Also, a some encouraging foreclosure figures.

California education officials have released a report designed to improve the way teachers are recruited trained and evaluated. Also, more good news regarding state revenues.

California's first steps toward pension reform get good marks from credit rating agencies. Also, changes in who gets priority among community college students.