State GovernmentCalifornia's Plastic Bag Ban Now In Effect StatewideNovember 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters have upheld the state’s single-use plastic bag ban. The Associated Press says Proposition 67 has passed. It currently holds a 52-to-48 percent lead. That leaves just two state ballot measures too close to call.
State GovernmentFormer LA Mayor Villaraigosa To Run For California GovernorNovember 10, 2016 | Ben AdlerNow that this election’s over, there’s news about the next one: Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has entered the 2018 California governor’s race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Dispensaries Still Can't Sell Weed For Recreational UseNovember 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, after voters approved Proposition 64, but dispensaries are still not allowed to sell the drug for nonmedical purposes—at least for now.
California CountsCalifornia Remains Blue, But A Little Purple Creeps InNovember 10, 2016Predictably, Clinton defeated Trump in California by nearly 2-1. But despite approving several progressive measures, the state's voters sent out mixed messages on just how far they were willing to go.
State GovernmentPolling Issues In California Minimal This ElectionNovember 10, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornians cast their ballots on Election Day with shorter lines and less confusion than some experienced at the polls during the state’s June primary.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler Discusses Election AftermathNovember 10, 2016Protests across the country are mostly based on President-Elect Donald Trump, who will meet with President Obama Thursday to start the transition process. CapRadio’s Ben Adler covers some of the lingering questions from California elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPot Legalization Has Further Steps Under Prop. 64November 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, after voters approved Proposition 64, but dispensaries are still not allowed to sell the drug for non-medical purposes—at least for now.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezRecapping National And Local Results For 2016 ElectionNovember 9, 2016Results from the Nov. 8 Election are in. We will go to various sources to give commentary and analysis on the outcomes of propositions and races both national and local. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNear Finish Line, California Senate Frontrunner Campaigns For Other RacesNovember 7, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will elect its first new U.S. Senator in almost a quarter-century on Tuesday, but only one of the two Democratic candidates spent her final week campaigning for the seat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThis Year's Ballot Is Not The Longest One In California HistoryNovember 7, 2016 | Ben AdlerThink the 17 state measures on California’s November ballot are a lot? They’re not – historically speaking, at least. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
