State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Staffer Quit Amid Harassment ProbeApril 6, 2018(AP) — A high-level staffer in the California Assembly resigned this year during an investigation that found it likely he sexually harassed two female employees, according to documents released Friday.
State GovernmentWhat President Trump Could Do If Jerry Brown Rejects California National Guard Deployment To BorderApril 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerWe’re still waiting for word from Gov. Jerry Brown about whether he’ll agree to President Trump’s request to deploy California National Guard troops to the Mexican border. What would Trump's options be if Brown says no? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Mum On Trump's National Guard Deployment, But Lawmakers Start To Speak UpApril 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerEvery border state governor has embraced President Trump’s requested deployment of National Guard troops to the Mexican border — except in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown remained quiet Thursday for a second straight day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCSU Faculty And Students Push For More Funding, Aided By Legislative LeadersApril 4, 2018 | Ben BradfordStudents and faculty rallying for more money for the California State University system received support from leaders of the state Legislature Wednesday, though without a commitment beyond the governor's proposed budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia National Guard 'Will Promptly Review' Trump's Troop Deployment To Mexican BorderApril 4, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration says it’s reviewing President Trump’s proclamation deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer Mendoza Staffer Who Reported Misconduct Sues California Senate, Alleging RetaliationApril 3, 2018A former California Senate staffer has filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired in retaliation for complaining that former Sen. Tony Mendoza sexually harassed a young woman working in his office through a fellowship program.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Look To Restrict Police Use Of Force After Sacramento ShootingApril 3, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe latest police shooting of an unarmed black man — the death of Stephon Clark in Sacramento — has spurred the proposal of a new California law. It would change the almost 150-year-old definition of when an officer can apply deadly force. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Presents Unique Roadblock For Trump Administration Attempt To Roll Back Fuel RegulationsApril 2, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe Trump administration has announced it will roll back Obama-era fuel efficiency targets for cars and trucks, setting up a showdown with California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecording Artist, Puppeteer Among 27 Candidates for California GovernorApril 2, 2018 | Chris NicholsFormer big city mayors, a puppeteer and a even a ‘transhumanist lecturer’ are all officially running for California governor. Voters will be able to select from 27 people on the recently published certified list of candidates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
