State GovernmentSmall City Moves To Opt Out Of California Sanctuary LawMarch 20, 2018Los Alamitos, an Orange County city of fewer than 12,000, is aligning itself with a harder line on immigration than the more liberal policies adopted elsewhere in the state.
State GovernmentToni Atkins To Be Sworn In As First Female California Senate LeaderMarch 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate will swear in its first ever female leader Wednesday — and its first openly gay leader. San Diego Democrat Toni Atkins takes the oath as Senate President pro Tempore at a unique moment for the state.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezToni Atkins Takes The Gavel As Leader Of The California SenateMarch 20, 2018 | Cody DrabbleSenator Toni Atkins discusses per priorities for the state as she takes over as leader of the California Senate this week. Atkins will be the first ever female leader of the California Senate — and its first openly gay leader. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez'Paving The Way' For Women's Political EqualityMarch 20, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSteve and Suzie Swatt share a new book called "Paving the Way: Women's Struggle for Political Equality in California." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Cut Pot Taxes In Bid To Lure Legal UsersMarch 15, 2018(AP) — Less than three months after California launched legal marijuana sales for adults, the state could consider temporarily slashing hefty tax rates that some say are driving buyers into the black market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLiberal Groups Mount Push For Universal (Not Single-Payer) Healthcare In CaliforniaMarch 15, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia isn’t moving to a single-payer health care system anytime soon. So a coalition of liberal advocacy groups is calling for policy actions this year to achieve statewide universal coverage under California’s current health care system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamHow California Went From Anti-Immigration To 'Sanctuary State'March 15, 2018The current debate over immigration policies in the state has a striking resemblance to the experience of many people who fought the approval of Prop. 187. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Jointly Managing Electric Grid With Other StatesMarch 14, 2018 | Ben BradfordA key priority of California Gov. Jerry Brown before he leaves office is regaining momentum at the Capitol after stalling last year.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Trump Visits CaliforniaMarch 14, 2018 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California follows up on President Trump's visit to San Diego. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareIs Single Payer Still An Option For California? Some Lawmakers Say Yes — But Not Anytime Soon.March 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Assembly's special universal health care committee released its first formal report on Tuesday. They’re looking long-term at a “unified public financing” model, which could be accomplished within a single-payer system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
