State GovernmentNewsom, Villaraigosa Emerge From Pack In Governor's RaceNovember 30, 2017 | Ben AdlerWith just six months to go before California’s primary election — and less than a year until the 2018 midterms— two Democrats lead the pack of candidates to replace termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Prosecutors Must Tell Defense About Exonerating EvidenceNovember 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordNew ethics rules for prosecutors in California require them to be more open with information that could help the defense.
State GovernmentHouse Democrats Target Most California Republican DistrictsNovember 30, 2017 | Ben BradfordCongressional Democrats are eyeing big pickups in California next election.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Journalist's Novel Explores Power Of Fake NewsNovember 30, 2017 | Chris RemingtonLongtime capitol journalist Tom Chorneau’s new novel explores the power of “fake news” at the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMendoza Pushes Back Against Harassment Allegations In Letter To SupportersNovember 29, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state Senator Tony Mendoza is going on the offensive in denying sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Law Doesn’t Require Employers to Keep Track of Sexual Harassment ComplaintsNovember 29, 2017 | Ben AdlerYou could practically hear hundreds of jaws drop in the California Capitol during this week’s Assembly hearing on sexual harassment when staff told lawmakers they don’t keep track of victim complaints. But there's no legal requirement to do so. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHarassment Victims Say Assembly Rules Enable MisconductNovember 29, 2017 | Jen PicardState Government reporter Ben Bradford updates on how the California Legislature is handling harassment allegations and the resignation of Raul Bocanegra. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Staffers: Sexual Harassment Training ‘A Joke’November 28, 2017 | Bob MoffittAs lawmakers hold hearings, some say the training process needs to change.
State GovernmentAssembly Hearings Reveal Harassment Complaints Against Lawmakers Aren't TrackedNovember 28, 2017UPDATE 6:16 p.m.: (AP) - A committee hearing on the California Assembly's sexual harassment policies is revealing confusion in how the chamber deals with misconduct.
State GovernmentBocanegra Resigns, Mendoza Loses Chairmanship After Harassment AllegationsNovember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately, after multiple women alleged he groped them or made unwanted sexual advances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
