State GovernmentThe Death Penalty Could Go Either Way In California, New Poll ShowsNovember 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia voters are almost equally divided over California’s death penalty, according to a new poll from Field Research and UC Berkeley.
California CountsCalifornia Voter Registration Nears 20 MillionNovember 4, 2016 | Ben AdlerA record 19.4 million Californians are now registered to vote, and the percentage of eligible voters who are registered is higher than it’s been in 20 years.
California CountsMexico's Demand For Potent California Marijuana Creates Southbound SmugglingNovember 4, 2016Marijuana has long flowed from Mexico into the U.S. Now, it's starting to flow in the opposite direction.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Debriefs Latest Ballot Measure Polls, Interview With Governor BrownNovember 4, 2016Days away from Election Day, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler examines the latest field poll examining voters' opinions on the state’s ballot measures. He also had a chance to sit down with the Governor Brown and discuss propositions 53 and 57. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMcClintock And Derlet Differ On Many Issues In 4th Congressional District RaceNovember 3, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe race for California's 4th Congressional District features one of the state's most conservative politicians running against a first-time candidate. Healthcare, immigration and water are part of their platforms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentKamala Harris Adds To Huge Cash Advantage in California's U.S. Senate RaceNovember 3, 2016 | Chris NicholsNew campaign finance reports show Kamala Harris has raised more than $14.5 million in her race for California’s U.S. Senate seat. That’s more three times the amount raised by her competitor Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.
State GovernmentCould Sodas Be The New Plastic Bags?November 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordA political consultant sees the campaign against soda following the same blueprint as environmentalists who opposed the use of disposable plastic bags in grocery stores. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCALmatters Explains How Governor Brown's Pension Reform Plan Failed To Move ForwardNovember 3, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown was confident his-12 point plan could reform California’s pension crisis. Five years later, the state’s unfunded liabilities continue to pile up with little change. CALmatter’s Judy Lin explains why the plan failed to progress. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsBrown Hits Campaign Trail For Prop 57, Against Prop 53November 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown wants voters to change how California inmates serve their time behind bars and reject a ballot measure he argues would threaten needed infrastructure projects. But he faces opposition on both fronts ahead of Tuesday's election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
