State GovernmentSacramento Woman Says She Was Fired For Role in #MeToo/#WeSaidEnough Movement, Files LawsuitJanuary 3, 2018 | Bob MoffittA woman who co-authored last year’s “We Said Enough” letter, which spoke out against sexual harassment at the state Capitol, says she was fired by a Sacramento law firm because of her activism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Spell Raises Fears Of Drought's Return In CaliforniaJanuary 3, 2018(AP) — Despite dry conditions in much of the state, water managers say it's too early for fears that California is sliding back into drought as abruptly as the state fell out of it.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Senate HR Failed To Remedy Harassment For Six WeeksJanuary 3, 2018 | Jen PicardBen Adler reports on the California Senate's inadequate response to harassment allegations by a Senate Fellow against Tony Mendoza. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Latino Student Graduation Rates, Trump's Claim On FeinsteinJanuary 3, 2018 | Chris RemingtonAre only 12 percent of Latino students graduating college in California? PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols fact checks this claim by gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Real Boy' Documentary Explores Gender IdentityJanuary 3, 2018The documentary film "Real Boy" explores a young man’s struggle with gender transition and his family; he finds support from a local Sacramento musician. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
President Declares Disaster Over Thomas FireJanuary 2, 2018(AP) - President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster in California over a wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 buildings.
Trump’s False Claim Dianne Feinstein Said ‘There Is No Collusion’January 2, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California takes a look at some claims regarding Sen. Dianne Feinstein made by President Trump in a recent New York Times interview.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Knew Of Sexual Misconduct Claim But Left Young Woman In Lawmaker’s Office, Critics Question HR CompetencyJanuary 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe state Senate left a female Fellow in the Sen. Tony Mendoza’s office for six weeks after receiving a sexual misconduct complaint. It’s the latest concern—but far from the only one—of critics who question the HR credentials of Senate leadership. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Rule Has Old-School Light Bulbs Vanishing From California Store ShelvesJanuary 2, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroOld-school light bulbs, known for their warm color, will start disappearing off store shelves this week because of a new state rule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers To Confront Sexual Misconduct ScandalJanuary 2, 2018(AP) — California lawmakers will grapple for the first time as a group with a growing sexual misconduct scandal when they return to Sacramento on Wednesday.