Insight With Vicki GonzalezBallot Measures, Demographics and Local Races: What's At Stake In November For CaliforniaOctober 25, 2016With the November election just two weeks away, Jim Smith of the Woodland Daily Democrat and Pascale Fushoeller of Yubanet explain the races, ballot measures and changing voter demographics in Yolo and Nevada County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezScience Distilled Breaks Down The 'Math Of Elections' October 25, 2016Science Distilled goes over the math behind the elections in an event led by Sac State professor Jay Cummings. He appears on Insight to talk about what goes into predicting the outcome of a political race and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Rainy Season Begins; Wildfires Increase Risk of Flash FloodingOctober 24, 2016 | Amy QuintonFive years of drought exacerbated wildfires across California. Fire and flood agencies say those burned areas now have an increased risk of flash flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Voters Are Confused About Plastic Bag, Death Penalty PropositionsOctober 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia voters who oppose the death penalty and those who want to challenge the plastic bag industry may accidentally cast ballots against their views.
State GovernmentThree California Republican Seats In JeopardyOctober 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemographic changes in California combined with the unpopularity of Donald Trump have put three long-time Republican Congressional seats in play this election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsProposition 61 Gives California Mandate To Lower Drug Prices, Not ToolsOctober 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordSupporters of Proposition 61 call it an opportunity to fight back against skyrocketing drug prices. But outside experts are skeptical it would work as promised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMcGeorge School Professor Breaks Down Conflicting Propositions On Your November BallotOctober 20, 2016Within the 17 ballot measures on the November ballot, there are competing measures not in the media spotlight. The McGeorge School of Law breaks down the death penalty, plastic bag ban and criminal sentencing measures up for your vote this November. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCampaign Donations For California Initiatives Reach More Than $450 MillionOctober 20, 2016 | Bob MoffittThere's a new record for campaign spending on propositions in California: more than $450 million, when you add up donations to campaigns on both sides of the 17 statewide ballot measures.
California's Pension CrisisCalifornia Promised Public Employees Generous Retirements. Will The Courts Give Government A Way Out?October 20, 2016A case before the state Supreme Court could clear the way for reductions in public retiree benefits, which have become hugely expensive. But the outcome is “hard to predict.”
California CountsExplaining Proposition 64: How California Would Legalize MarijuanaOctober 20, 2016 | Ben AdlerYou've heard about California’s November ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. But how would that initiative actually work? We cut through the smoke. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
