State GovernmentFormer State Schools Chief Enters California Governor's RaceJanuary 26, 2017 | Ben AdlerA new candidate for California governor has entered the ring. If elected, former state schools chief Delaine Eastin would be the state’s first female governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Tree Die Off Prompts Review Of Management PoliciesJanuary 26, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's tree die off has led a state oversight board to review forest management policies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown's Three Key State Of The State Words: Facts, Truth And ScienceJanuary 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsGov. Jerry Brown said the words "science, facts and the truth" about a dozen times during his State of the State address where he pledged to defend health care and immigration rights. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Lawmakers Respond To Trump's Wall Promise January 26, 2017On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced executive actions on immigration that would reduce federal funding for sanctuary cities and begin to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the reactions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLessons Learned From The First Week Of The New AdministrationJanuary 26, 2017Mindy Romero from the UC Davis California Civic Engagement Project joins Insight to reflect on voter turnout and lessons learned from the 2016 General Election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump's Immigration Actions Draw Strong Response At California CapitolJanuary 25, 2017 | Ben AdlerPresident Trump’s executive orders on immigration are prompting a swift response from the Democrats who control the California Legislature.
State GovernmentRepublicans, Democrats Leave State Of The State With Different ImpressionsJanuary 25, 2017 | Ben BradfordInstead of advocating for fiscal restraint and a few new state policies, the governor used the annual speech Tuesday to lay out a broader vision of California’s role during a Donald Trump presidency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReflecting On Governor Brown’s State Of The State 2017January 25, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler and PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols fact-check Governor Brown's State of the State address and talk about his tone. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Defiantly Contrasts California With TrumpJanuary 24, 2017 | Ben Adler | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsUPDATE 10:50 p.m.: Just days after Donald Trump’s inaugural address, a very different politician is laying out a very different political agenda. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TRUE: 27 Percent Of Californians 'Were Born In A Foreign Land'January 24, 2017 | Chris NicholsIn his State of the State Address, Gov. Jerry Brown says immigrants are an integral part of California. He also says "27 percent" of Californians or "almost 11 million were born in a foreign land." We decided to fact-check Brown on those numbers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
