State GovernmentLocal Democratic Party Calls For Dababneh's ResignationDecember 6, 2017(AP) — The local Democratic Party in Assemblyman Matt Dababneh's district is calling on him to resign following allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnalysts Worry Calif. Climate Change Program Is Doing Too WellDecember 5, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe recent success of California’s signature climate change program, cap-and-trade, creates a paradox: Blockbuster returns from the program now may ultimately undermine the state’s ambitious goals for cutting emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rules Leave Cities And Counties To Set Cannabis Acreage CapsDecember 5, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia will start issuing licenses for growers and sellers of recreational cannabis Jan. 1. The state's rules leave it up to cities and counties to cap acreage of cannabis grows. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblyman Dababneh Accused of Sexual Harassment And AssaultDecember 5, 2017 | Jen PicardTwo women stepped forward Monday to accuse California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh of sexual harassment and assault. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler updates on the latest. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Among 3 Governors Saying They'll Fight Tax BillDecember 4, 2017California Governor Jerry Brown says he is joining forces with the governor of New York and the governor-elect of New Jersey to fight the tax bill being considered in Congress, which they say unfairly punishes high-tax states.
State GovernmentTwo Women Accuse California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh Of Sexual Assault, HarassmentDecember 4, 2017 | Ben AdlerTwo women say California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh sexually harassed them, including one who claims the lawmaker accosted her in a bathroom during a Las Vegas party and masturbated in front of her. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReport: California Legislature's Sexual Harassment Settlements Total Nearly $2 MillionDecember 1, 2017 | Chris NicholsMillions in settlements for sexual harassment cases at the California Capitol have been paid out over the past 25 years. Ryan Hughes with Tuple Legal has a comprehensive list. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
