State GovernmentWomen Call California Lawmaker’s Hugs InappropriateDecember 13, 2017 | Ben AdlerDemocratic State Senator Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles faces allegations of inappropriate behavior after three lawmakers say his hugs crossed the line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCongressional Republican Tax Deal Changes Key Deduction For CaliforniansDecember 13, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe federal tax overhaul deal reached Wednesday would allow Californians to choose between deducting up to $10,000 in state and local property tax or state income tax on their federal returns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareKeep Your Cell Phone Away From Your Body, New State Guidelines WarnDecember 13, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaNew guidelines from the state health department warn of radiation risk from cell phones Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn Paris, Gov. Brown Talks Climate Change, FiresDecember 12, 2017 | Ben BradfordIt’s Brown’s second climate change trip to Europe in as many months.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez#WeSaidEnough Leaders Discuss Consequences For Lawmakers Who HarassDecember 12, 2017 | Chris RemingtonTwo lawmakers have resigned and one has left from a key post following allegations of sexual harassment. #WeSaidEnough leaders Adama Iwu and Pamela Lopez update on the movement and where they hope it goes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Chief Justice Expects More Death Penalty LawsuitsDecember 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordIn a roundtable with reporters, the top judge in California (and overseer of the courts) also discussed sexual harassment, immigration arrests and a vacancy on the state Supreme Court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentApril Primary Set To Fill Vacant Los Angeles Assembly SeatDecember 11, 2017(AP) - Voters in a Los Angeles Assembly district will be without a representative until at least April.
Pot Retailers Face Challenges As They Prep For California MarketplaceDecember 11, 2017 | Julia MitricNow that California has released applications for cannabis dispensaries, retailers are scrambling to get their ducks in a row so they can open their doors come January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentStalled Bill To Help California Schools Fight Fake News To Be RevivedDecember 11, 2017 | Chris NicholsThree bills aimed at fighting fake news stalled at the Capitol this past year. State Sen. Bill Dodd says he'll revive his media literacy bill in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUniversal Coverage Committee Looks To Other States' Single Payer Plans For LessonsDecember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaFor their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
