Golden State Killer Suspect Hears 13 New Rape-Related ChargesAugust 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittFor the past four months, the trial of Joseph James DeAngelo has been a murder trial. Today, for the first time, some of East Area Rapist victims in Sacramento and Contra Costa Counties heard their cases added to the charges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Approves Ban On Paying Ballot Initiative Signature-Gatherers By Each Voter SignatureAugust 23, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature has passed what would be a major change to the state’s initiative process. A measure on its way to Governor Jerry Brown would ban paying initiative signature-gatherers for each voter signature they collect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.August 23, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaEveryone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.
San Francisco Man Arrested For Deadly Klamathon FireAugust 23, 2018Investigators concluded that a debris fire he started turned into a 60-square-mile blaze that killed one person and destroyed 35 homes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Seeks To Be First State To Limit Plastic StrawsAugust 23, 2018Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Jerry Brown a measure that supporters say would make California the first state to bar full-service restaurants from giving out single-use plastic straws unless customers request them.
US Rep. Duncan Hunter, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Illegal SpendingAugust 23, 2018The California Republican and his wife, Margaret, entered their pleas in federal court, where prosecutors said bond could be set low because the couple is living paycheck to paycheck.
Why Stockton Believes A Cal State Could Seal Its ComebackAugust 23, 2018Local elected officials see a potential Cal State campus as the climax of Stockton’s redemption story — a chance to boost local businesses and create a college-going culture among the city’s youth.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure Advances, As Firefighters Complain Of ThrottlingAugust 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordAn effort in California to impose net neutrality through state legislation passed a key vote Wednesday, two days after the Santa Clara County Fire Department complained of Verizon throttling its data. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Make It Legal To Sell Home-Cooked MealsAugust 22, 2018 | Nadine SebaiHome cooks rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill that would make California the first state to permit and regulate the small-scale sale of meals from home kitchens. Opponents say it could be a recipe for disaster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Limit Nondisclosure AgreementsAugust 22, 2018California would bar forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that enjoys celebrity backing from some in the #MeToo movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
