State GovernmentCalifornia Labor Market Ends 2016 On Down NoteJanuary 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerDecember was a disappointing month for the California labor market. The state added just 3,700 jobs last month, and nearly 70,000 people left the labor market.
State GovernmentInaugural Protests Planned All Over Trump-Defiant CaliforniaJanuary 20, 2017As Donald Trump takes the oath of office in Washington, many people in California who vowed to fight him will be out in the streets and plazas protesting.
State GovernmentSacramento City Council Begins Planning To End Traffic-Related DeathsJanuary 20, 2017 | Julia MitricThe Sacramento City Council has begun planning for its long-term goal of ending deaths related to traffic by 2027.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate PoliciesJanuary 19, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSenate Panel Backs Becerra ConfirmationJanuary 18, 2017 | Ben AdlerGovernor Jerry Brown’s nominee for California Attorney General continues to breeze through the confirmation process.
State GovernmentAt Final White House Press Conference, Obama Offers Both Reflections And RebukesJanuary 18, 2017In subtle nods to President-elect Donald Trump, Obama defended voting rights and a free press, all while reassuring Americans that "at my core, I think we're going to be OK."
State GovernmentA Deficit-Sized Math Error In CaliforniaJanuary 17, 2017 | Ben BradfordAn unforeseen deficit now projected for the next California budget is due, in part, to a math error.
State Government"Pink-Out" Rally For Planned Parenthood On Capitol StepsJanuary 17, 2017 | Ben AdlerLeading California Democrats are mounting yet another show of resistance to President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans. This time, they're pushing back against vows to de-fund Planned Parenthood.
State GovernmentCalif. State Senators Question Proposed Spending CutsJanuary 17, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Senators are questioning Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut back state spending and the revenue projections that proposal is based on. The Senate budget committee met for its first hearing on the plan Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFiat-Chrysler, Becerra Confirmation And More Budget Analysis With Ben BradfordJanuary 13, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford examines the newest emissions cheating scandal, the confirmation of new attorney general Xavier Becerra and the governor's state budget proposal. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
