State GovernmentBrown Signs Nearly 90, Vetoes More Than 20 Measures Over The WeekendSeptember 24, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill allowing for CPR training to become a high school graduation requirement and vetoed a bill that would have added a diaper benefit for families who receive welfare. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Medical Bills, Gas Leaks, Birth Control And More New LawsSeptember 23, 2016 | Ben BradfordGovernor Jerry Brown signed legislation Friday that will relieve patients of surprise medical bills for out-of-network services provided during in-network hospital visits. He vetoed a bill that would have sealed as many as 200 old oil and gas wells.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown's Week Of Legislation ExplainedSeptember 23, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown had another busy week signing key legislation on education and the environment. LA Times' state government and politics reporter Melanie Mason talks about the governor's busy work week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Police Departments Must Report Use of ForceSeptember 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA new web-based tool will allow California law enforcement agencies to digitally report use of force incidents.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: TV Ads Can Now Use California Legislative FootageSeptember 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia political consultants and ad producers have a new tool to create TV ads with thanks to a bill signed Thursday by Governor Jerry Brown.
State GovernmentBrown Signs 'Promise Bills,' Measures On CyberbullyingSeptember 22, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed a number of bills Wednesday including a package of so-called ‘Promise Bills’ to help college students graduate in four years. Brown also signed bills that dealt with cyberbullying and protecting nail salon workers.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Examines Claims On Criminal Justice SystemSeptember 22, 2016PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols joins us again this week, investigating statements on our criminal justice system and vice presidential candidates. We'll hear about claims from Tom Steyer and Kamala Harris. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFlawed Voter Registration Drive Draws Rebuke From Secretary Of StateSeptember 19, 2016 | Ben AdlerIf you’ve gotten a letter recently that incorrectly says you’re not registered to vote in California, you’re not alone.
California's Pension CrisisWhy The Dot-Com Bubble Is Key To Understanding California’s Growing Public Employee Pension DebtSeptember 19, 2016The mounting debt California faces in covering public employees' pensions can be traced back to the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s — when the state chose to make these benefits a lot more generous. That decision proved to have lasting implications. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSacramento Region, California Post Job Gains In AugustSeptember 16, 2016 | Ben Adler | Steve MilneThe unemployment rate in the four-county Sacramento area is back down after a slight increase in July. Meanwhile, California added more than 60-thousand jobs in August – a strong showing particularly when compared to the rest of the nation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
