State GovernmentAre 'Berniecrats' The 'Tea Party' Of The Calif. Democrats?May 25, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Democrats are experiencing a case of “be careful what you wish for.” The party has seen a surge of new, young activists enter the political process due to the presidential candidacy of Senator Bernie Sanders last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalif. Democrats Grapple With The Rise Of The BerniecratsMay 25, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe divide within the California Democratic Party between the liberal establishment and hardline progressive appears to be growing larger. State government reporter Ben Bradford has a report from the weekend’s contentious convention. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Defend Orange County Senator Facing Recall EffortMay 24, 2017 | Ben BradfordFreshman state Senator Josh Newman is facing a recall effort in Orange County, where Republicans are looking to take the seat back. But state Democratic leaders are making efforts to protect Newman -- and their two-thirds majority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: California Gas Tax, Medicaid And Russia Investigation May 24, 2017PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discusses his newest fact check of claims about California’s new gas tax. He also has two national fact checks for us to explore. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssembly Dems Lay Out Budget PrioritiesMay 23, 2017 | Ben AdlerChild care, preschool and after school programs. Medi-Cal provider rates. And an expansion of California’s “Earned Income Tax Credit.” Those programs would get higher state funding under the spending plan put forth this week by Assembly Democrats.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Single-Payer's Cost, Equal Pay, Guns In SchoolsMay 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerFour hundred billion dollars. That’s the first estimate of how much it could cost to create a single-payer health care system in California. Meanwhile, the Assembly passed bills that would ban guns on school campuses and address the gender pay gap.
State GovernmentAnalysts: Gov. Brown's Plan To Pay Down Pension Debt Needs Further ReviewMay 22, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe Brown administration has plans for an innovative money swap that could pay off billions in pension debt over the next two decades, but nonpartisan analysts say the proposal isn’t fully cooked. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJerry Brown Could Overhaul UC Leadership If He Wanted To. Here's How.May 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe University of California’s constitutional independence has blocked Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers from forcing changes at the UC. There’s one action that would instantly overhaul university leadership that the governor can take, but hasn't. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Leaders, Prominent Figures Come Together To Discuss California's Affordable Housing WoesMay 19, 2017State leaders met Tuesday for an affordable housing forum discussing solutions and concerns with the growing issue that is expensive rent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Farmers Used Enough Groundwater During Drought To Fill Lake MeadMay 18, 2017 | Amy QuintonScientists have for the first time quantified how much groundwater was lost in the Central Valley in the most recent drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
