State GovernmentGovernor, Democratic Leaders Reach Agreement On Major Pieces Of Housing DealAugust 28, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats have reached a housing deal at the state Capitol that includes a $4 billion bond, a new fee on real estate transaction documents, and several efforts to streamline new development projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Weekend Of Protests And Counter-Protests In The Bay AreaAugust 28, 2017 | Jen Picard | Chris RemingtonA white nationalist group planned and then cancelled a rally at Crissy Field in San Francisco this weekend. The California Report's John Sepulvado brings an update to the evolving protest and counter-protests shaking the Bay Area. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBerryessa Snow Mountain Keeps Its National Monument StatusAugust 28, 2017 | Chris RemingtonBerryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is keeping its federal designation, according to an announcement by the Department of Interior last week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Tax For Safe Drinking Water Gets Support From Environmental, Agricultural GroupsAugust 25, 2017 | Daniel PotterState lawmakers are considering a tax to help poor rural communities provide safe drinking water. Agricultural and environmental groups are backing the bill—but water companies, not so much. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRendon Sets Assembly Hearings On Universal Health CareAugust 24, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon has laid out a path forward for universal health care legislation – but not the single-payer bill he sidelined earlier this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSites Reservoir Supporters Requested Half Of Prop. 1 FundsAugust 24, 2017 | Amy QuintonSupporters of Sites Reservoir, which would be built northwest of Sacramento, are asking for more than half of the money earmarked for storage projects in the Proposition 1 bond measure voters approved in 2014. But they may not even need it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMayes, Under Pressure To Quit, Steps Down – But Picks SuccessorAugust 24, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s Assembly Republican Leader is stepping down after weeks of pressure from conservatives. They’re furious that Chad Mayes helped negotiate a cap-and-trade deal. But the new leader elected by the caucus Thursday is a Mayes ally. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: California's Cap And Trade Program And Affordable HousingAugust 24, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Bradford discusses California's Cap and Trade program and affordable-housing legislation Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProponents Of "California Disclose Act" Announce Deal, 7-Years LaterAugust 23, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe author of a California bill that would require new disclosures about who’s financing campaign ads says he has the votes to pass it, seven years after it was first introduced. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif., Nevada Leaders Call For Bipartisan Efforts To Protect Lake TahoeAugust 23, 2017 | Randol WhiteTop political leaders from California and Nevada gathered to discuss Lake Tahoe for future generations during the 21st annual summit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
