State GovernmentCalifornia Gubernatorial Candidates Engage With 100 Days To Primary VoteFebruary 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Democratic Party convention wrapped up today — exactly 100 days before the June 5 primary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSexual Harassment Scandals, Progressive Politics Follow California Democrats To Convention This WeekendFebruary 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerThousands of Dems are converging on San Diego for the state party’s annual gathering. Their eyes are on the 2018 election — but they're also hoping to move beyond sexual harassment allegations plaguing the Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEnergized Yet Fractured, California Democrats Convene In Crucial Election YearFebruary 23, 2018 | Ben AdlerAs the California Democratic Party meets this weekend in San Diego for its annual convention, tensions between the party’s establishment and progressive wings could shape fights for governor, Senate and Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-ElectionFebruary 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaHis resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Senate Debates Disciplinary Action Against Sen. Tony MendozaFebruary 22, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCALmatters reporter Laurel Rosenhall reports live from the California Senate floor as lawmakers discuss disciplinary options for Sen. Tony Mendoza. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sen. Tony Mendoza Apologizes, Asks To Keep His Job After Sexual Misconduct AllegationsFebruary 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe full California Senate is expected to debate on Thursday whether to censure Sen. Tony Mendoza over alleged sexual misconduct. Options include a suspension, with or without pay, or expulsion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReport Details Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Sen. Tony MendozaFebruary 21, 2018 | Chris RemingtonA full report has finally been released detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual advances by California state Sen. Tony Mendoza. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains what's in the report and the next steps are for the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six WomenFebruary 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerA summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana CustomersFebruary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer Staffer: California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Fired Him After He Resisted Playing Spin The BottleFebruary 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere is a new, on-the-record sexual harassment allegation against California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia – one of the #MeToo movement’s most prominent voices at the state Capitol.
