Insight With Vicki GonzalezTransportation Shake-Ups Stir California High-Speed Rail Project And Electric Charging StationsDecember 16, 2016For this week’s Capital Chat, Ben Bradford is following shake-ups in transportation with updates on high speed rail and electric vehicle charging in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEnergy Regulators Authorize PG&E To Charge Electric VehiclesDecember 15, 2016 | Ben BradfordFacing stagnant demand for electricity, all three of California’s largest power companies are entering the business of building charging stations for electric vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKevin Johnson: A Retrospective On Eight Years As Sacramento MayorDecember 15, 2016Following a tumultuous 8 years in office, Kevin Johnson stepped down as Sacramento Mayor. Capital Public Radio’s Bob Moffit joins the Sacramento News & Review’s Raheem Hosseini and the Sacramento Bee’s Ryan Lillis for a retrospective on his career. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCourt OKs Application Of California Gun Waiting PeriodDecember 14, 2016(AP) - A federal appeals court says California can withhold guns for 10 days from gun buyers who previously purchased a gun and clear a background check before the 10-day waiting period.
State GovernmentGOP's Swearengin Won't Run For California Governor. Might Peter Thiel?December 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerA prominent Republican says she won’t run for California governor in 2018. Outgoing Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin’s decision to pass up the race raises the question of whether the GOP can recruit a competitive candidate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown On Climate Change Denial: "Reductio Ad Absurdum"December 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown fired up his rhetoric – and his Latin – to reassure scientists fearful of changes under President-elect Trump.
State GovernmentBusiness Leader Says Money Alone Won't Drive State Transportation DealDecember 14, 2016 | Chris NicholsState lawmakers have failed for years to reach a deal to pay for California’s growing transportation repair needs. What, if anything, will make the funding plans proposed last week by Democrats at the Capitol any different?
State GovernmentCalifornia Utilities Want To Charge Your Electric Car, Boost Stagnant Power DemandDecember 14, 2016 | Ben BradfordDemand for electricity in the United States isn’t growing like it used to, and that has power companies looking for new avenues to make money. California utilities want to supply power to electric cars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Sets First-In-The-Nation Energy Restrictions On ComputersDecember 14, 2016 | Randol WhiteMandatory energy restrictions on computers and monitors will go into effect in California starting in 2018, possibly setting a standard for the rest of the nation.
State GovernmentCapitol Park Gets Drought-Inspired RetrofitDecember 14, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe grounds around the California state Capitol building are getting a makeover as the drought moves into its sixth year – and yes, it’s a “lead-by-example” thing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
