State GovernmentCalifornia Decries Federal Climate Change Reversal, Cap-And-Trade Yields Big ReturnFebruary 28, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe state cap-and-trade program had a third straight sellout, while California environmental regulators officially pushed back against the planned repeal of President Obama’s most sweeping climate change rule. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government#MeToo Movement Arrives (In Form of Art) At California Democratic ConventionFebruary 28, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerTwo artists brought interactive installations to last weekend's gathering, where women's issues were front and center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLocal Fire Agencies Want More Money As Fire Season LengthensFebruary 28, 2018 | Ben BradfordAt a hearing at the state Capitol on Tuesday, local fire agencies petitioned lawmakers for $100 million.
State GovernmentNew Bill Would Replace Coroner's Office With Medical ExaminerFebruary 27, 2018 | Rich IbarraA new bill introduced in the California Senate would abolish the Coroner’s Office and replace it with a Medical Examiner's Office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRepublican Doug Ose Drops Out Of California Governor's RaceFebruary 26, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere’s now one fewer Republican in the California governor’s race. Former Sacramento area Congressman Doug Ose's departure Monday could change the dynamics of the entire campaign. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Supreme Court Rules Sentencing Juveniles 50 Years Or More Cruel And UnusualFebruary 26, 2018 | Ben BradfordA divided court struck down two 50-year sentences given to a pair of 16-year-olds convicted of rape at knife point. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Dam-Safety Bill Prompted By Oroville CrisisFebruary 26, 2018(AP) — The measure implements several recommendations from experts who reviewed the crisis at Oroville Dam last year, including annual inspections for dams deemed to be high hazards.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNo Endorsements In Races For Governor, Senate At California Democratic ConventionFebruary 26, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps a weekend of surprising endorsements and non-endorsements by the California Democratic Party at the statewide convention in San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California Senate Staffer Says She Was Fired After Reporting Rape By ColleagueFebruary 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittCatalina Sanchez filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Friday against the California state Senate. The claim is precursor to litigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSen. Dianne Feinstein Fails To Earn Party Endorsement At State Democratic ConventionFebruary 25, 2018The longtime incumbent failed to clinch the party's endorsement over state Senator Kevin de Leon, who is courting the support of the party's more progressive wing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
