State GovernmentAssembly And Senate Panel Examines "Culture Change" On Sexual HarassmentJanuary 24, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe joint panel comes after women in California politics demanded the Assembly and Senate respond together to allegations of a widespread, culture of sexual harassment at the state Capitol.
State GovernmentJustice Dept Demands Sanctuary City Documents From CaliforniaJanuary 24, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to subpoena California and several cities within it over sanctuary policies.
State GovernmentFrom A ‘Real And Unprecedented’ Crisis to ‘Courage And Perseverance’: A Look Back At Gov. Jerry Brown’s Recent State Of The State AddressesJanuary 24, 2018 | Ben AdlerFor one final time Thursday morning, California Gov. Jerry Brown will stride into the Assembly chambers to — as the California Constitution reads — “report on the condition of the state.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDefying Governor Brown, University of California Set To Raise Tuition AgainJanuary 24, 2018 | Ben AdlerUniversity of California Regents are scheduled to vote on a 2.5 percent tuition increase Wednesday — the second consecutive hike after a six-year freeze. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDeal To End Shutdown Funds Health Care For 2 Million CaliforniansJanuary 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe federal budget deal that ended the government shutdown reauthorizes the CHIP program for six years.
State GovernmentRival Bids To Overturn California Gas Tax Join ForcesJanuary 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerDueling efforts to ask voters to overturn California’s new transportation funding law – and its fuel tax and vehicle fee increases – have consolidated into one. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThousands In Sacramento Rally For Equal Rights, Against Trump, At Second Annual Women’s MarchJanuary 20, 2018 | Andrew Nixon | Nick MillerSimilar marches took place across the country and, according to reports, drew tens of thousands to the streets to support women’s rights, and to oppose President Donald Trump and his policies.
State GovernmentCalifornia Jobless Rate Hits Record Low 4.3 PercentJanuary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsCalifornia's unemployment rate fell to a record low 4.3 percent in December as the state added nearly 53,000 jobs.
State GovernmentWindow For Sexual Harassment Complaints Could Widen Under New BillsJanuary 18, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaNew legislative efforts supporting the “Me Too” anti-harassment movement could change the reporting process for victims filing complaints. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSteinberg's State Of The City Address: Good Enough Is Not Good EnoughJanuary 18, 2018 | Bob MoffittSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg told a crowd at Memorial Auditorium he wants to create a multi-billion-dollar equity fund to pay for programs and infrastructure so everyone has, "a chance to do good, great and extraordinary things." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
