State GovernmentAnother Strong Holiday Shopping Season For California?November 25, 2016 | Ben AdlerBlack Friday marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season – and it could be a good one for California retailers.
California CountsCalifornia Voters Reject Prop 53, Pass Prop 66November 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerTwo weeks after Election Day, the Associated Press has called the final two unresolved California ballot measures.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Transportation Deal Stalls, SEIU Sets Strike DateNovember 22, 2016 | Ben AdlerThere will be no transportation funding deal in a lame-duck session of the California Legislature. Meanwhile, California’s largest state workers union says its 95,000 members will go on strike early next month.
State GovernmentCap-And-Trade Auction Recovers From Two Quarter FallNovember 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will receive more money for green energy projects. Revenue from its cap-and-trade program rebounded in November, after two dismal auctions earlier in the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsWhy California Takes So Darn Long To Count Its VotesNovember 21, 2016 | Ben AdlerTwo weeks after Election Day, two California propositions and numerous local races remain too close to call. That’s because counties estimate there are still more than two million unprocessed ballots. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLegislature's Road Repair Package Stuck In GridlockNovember 21, 2016 | Ben AdlerA bid to raise California’s gas tax to pay for road and highway projects is on its last legs. Legislature would need to vote on a transportation funding package by the end of this month – and time is running short. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDiscussing Trump's Staff Picks With The Political JunkieNovember 21, 2016Donald Trump has chosen more people for his staff and cabinet over the weekend, with names like Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. We meet with Political Junkie Ken Rudin to discuss all of Trump's picks and his meeting with Mitt Romney. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Unemployment Rate Hasn't Budged in Four Months -- And That's GoodNovember 18, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 5.5 percent – for the fourth month in a row. And that’s actually good news.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: A California Legislature Post ElectionNovember 18, 2016Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler gives updates on the November elections and what the supermajority for Democrats look like in the California Legislature. All this and more on this week's Capitol Chat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPlacer County Approves Controversial Squaw Valley Expansion ProjectNovember 18, 2016After years of tenuous debate, the Squaw Valley Expansion project has been approved. Sierra Sun Reporter Amanda Rhoades was at the Placer County Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday and joins us to discuss what's next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
