State GovernmentGov. Brown Heads To Europe For Climate TalksOctober 31, 2017Governor Jerry Brown is continuing his international fight against climate change with a 10-day trip to Europe including stops at the Vatican and a United Nations conference in Germany.
State GovernmentFiscal Analyst Suggests Ending $780M Tax IncentiveOctober 31, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe report says it’s impossible to determine whether the program resulted in a net economic benefit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentViolent Crimes List Would Expand Under Proposed California Ballot MeasureOctober 31, 2017 | Julia MitricLaw enforcement and crime victims groups have introduced a ballot initiative to change California's recent criminal justice laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEastin: Jerry Brown “Has Really Hurt” California SchoolsOctober 31, 2017 | Ben AdlerDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown of “tepid” and “timid” leadership – especially on schools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California And Five More States Seek To Join Hawaii's Travel Ban ChallengeOctober 30, 2017Hawaii is challenging Trump's proclamation issued last month targeting about 150 million potential travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, along with some Venezuelan government officials and their families.
State GovernmentLawmakers Want To Ban At-Fault Utilities From Passing On Wildfire CostsOctober 30, 2017Four California lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to prohibit California utility companies found at fault for causing a wildfire from passing the costs on to customers.
State GovernmentDe León Can't Use Funds Raised For State Race In U.S. Senate RunOctober 30, 2017 | Chris NicholsWhat can and can’t California State Senate Leader Kevin de León do with the nearly $4 million he has in his state campaign accounts as he runs for U.S. Senate. A campaign finance expert says he’ll be limited in applying it to his federal race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMayor Michael Tubbs Pilots Universal Basic Income In StocktonOctober 30, 2017 | Cody Drabble | Chris RemingtonStockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is piloting a program that would provide a basic income for certain Stockton residents. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst Name Emerges In Capitol Sexual Harassment ScandalOctober 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerA California Assemblyman is the first lawmaker to be named in the sexual harassment scandal sweeping through the state Capitol. A legislative staffer says Democrat Raul Bocanegra groped her at a public event eight years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith House Budget Vote, Calif. Republicans Put Calif. Tax Break In CrosshairsOctober 26, 2017 | Ben AdlerAll 14 California House Republicans voted for the budget bill Thursday. The bill's passage paves the way for the GOP's tax overhaul effort — which for now, at least, would eliminate a major tax break that disproportionately benefits Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
