California Agriculture Sees 17 Percent Drop In Revenue in 2015January 31, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer DOJ Attorney Doubts Trump Sanctuary City Order's InfluenceJanuary 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordA flurry of concern in California has followed Donald Trump's executive order last week to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities. But a former Department of Justice immigration lawyer says the president’s action will likely have limited effect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump's Executive Order On Refugees Sparks Fierce Debate At California CapitolJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump's executive order on refugees dominated the California state Capitol Monday. The California Senate passed a non-binding resolution that called the action unconstitutional. Republicans generally support Trump's move, but not all. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers Differ On "Middle Class Scholarship" ProgramJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats are at odds over the fate of a program that provides scholarships to middle-class Californians who attend a UC or CSU. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers React (Or Don't React) To Trump Travel BanJanuary 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordDemocratic lawmakers were seen joining protesters on Sunday against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, while Republicans remained largely silent.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Recaps Trump's Executive Actions, Staff ChangesJanuary 30, 2017It has been another weekend filled with executive action and reactions from across the U.S. Political Junkie Ken Rudin puts it all into perspective in his weekly segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLawmakers Respond To Trump's Actions From Past WeekendJanuary 30, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown took part in a Science Friday segment with Ira Flatow in the Insight studio at Capital Public Radio. We recap the time he spent afterward with Beth Ruyak and Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Speaker: Trump Doesn't Understand Separation Of PowersJanuary 29, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon's emotion was palpable in a CapRadio interview after he left Los Angeles International Airport Saturday night. He'd just taken part in a protest against President Trump's executive order on refugees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown: Global Leaders Must Stop "Goofing Off" On Climate ChangeJanuary 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown says it’s too soon to panic over global threats like climate change and nuclear terrorism – but he’s urging leaders to step up.
State GovernmentProposal Would Establish California As Separate NationJanuary 27, 2017Another attempt is underway that could establish California as a separate nation. If approved by voters, it would take the state one step closer on a future vote that would allow it to break away from the U.S.