Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: GOP Convention; Dems On Single PayerOctober 23, 2017 | Cody DrabbleCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler went to Anaheim for the California Republican Party fall convention. He also reports from an event where all four Democratic candidates for the 2018 governor's race weigh in on single payer healthcare. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSingle-Payer Is Lone Contrast In First Meeting Of Democratic Gubernatorial CandidatesOctober 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerWhen the four Democratic candidates in next year’s California governor’s race debated for the first time Sunday, they really only disagreed over one thing: single-payer health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Gubernatorial Candidate ForumOctober 22, 2017Four Democratic candidates for California Governor will speak together Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at a forum in Anaheim. Watch live here.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP Identity Crisis On Display At State ConventionOctober 21, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe California Republican Party is lost in an identity crisis, pitting the nationalistic wing against the party establishment. That split was on display at the state GOP’s convention this weekend. But many Republicans see problems with both. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBannon Bashes Bush, Raises Specter Of California SecessionOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerBreitbart executive chairman and former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon drew cheers from the crowd at the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim as he continued his “civil war” against the GOP establishment.
State GovernmentChad Mayes Considering Run For California GovernorOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerFormer Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes, who drew scorn and fury from party activists this summer after negotiating a cap-and-trade deal with Democrats, says he's not currently running for California governor, but won't "rule it out."
State GovernmentSteyer Releases Ad Calling For Trump's ImpeachmentOctober 20, 2017 | Drew SandsorIn an ad released Friday, Silicon Valley billionaire Tom Steyer says President Donald Trump has edged the country toward nuclear war, obstructed justice at the FBI and threatened to shut down news organizations.
State GovernmentFormer White House Advisor Steve Bannon Will Headline Calif. GOP ConventionOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans gather in Anaheim this weekend for the state party’s semi-annual convention – with former White House advisor Steve Bannon headlining the list of speakers.
State GovernmentWomen Call Capitol's Sexual Harassment Complaint Process FlawedOctober 19, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaMore than 140 women in California politics signed a letter calling out systemic harassment at the Capitol. But very few women have filed formal complaints. They say they can't trust the internal review system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInsurance Claims Hit $1.045 Billion For California Fires This MonthOctober 19, 2017 | Randol WhiteTotal damage estimates for the most destructive week of fires in California history are now topping a billion dollars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.