State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Reopens Investigation Into Groping Claim Against #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina GarciaJune 13, 2018(AP) — The California Legislature is resuming an investigation into groping allegations against Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia after her accuser appealed a finding that didn't substantiate his claim.
State GovernmentStudy: California's Proposition 47 Reduced Incarceration, Not CrimeJune 12, 2018 | Ben BradfordA new study of the 2014 initiative finds it reduced incarceration without increasing crime — mostly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPlan To Split California Into Three States Earns Spot On November BallotJune 12, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Three Californias initiative is eligible for the November ballot — that is, barring a successful legal challenge before the election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Awards Millions In Grants Aimed At Stopping Tobacco Sales To KidsJune 12, 2018 | Steve MilnePolice departments in Stockton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and Rocklin will be getting more money to crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco products to kids. They're among more than 70 entities throughout California getting state grant money. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRecalled Democratic Senator Condemns GOP In Defiant SpeechJune 12, 2018In a farewell speech on the Senate floor, the Fullerton lawmaker said Republican senators stood by silently while loopholes in the recall process were used to remove him from office. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Keys To The HouseRepublicans Hold Back Blue Wave, But Democrats Avoid Shutouts In California PrimaryJune 11, 2018Congressional Democrats successfully avoided a shutout from competitive primary races in California. But Republicans also walked away with their own advantages going into the general election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government2.6 Million California Primary Votes Still UncountedJune 8, 2018California voting officials have counted more than 4 million ballots from Tuesday's primary, but they still have at least 2.6 million more to go.
State GovernmentCalifornia Schools Set To Lock In State Budget Funding For Long Term, Even If There’s A RecessionJune 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers have reached a budget deal with Gov. Jerry Brown. It will include an obscure provision that guarantees future minimum funding levels for schools and community colleges at the expense of everything of everything else.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Reaches California Budget Deal With Democratic Legislative LeadersJune 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe UC and CSU have emerged as big winners in the agreement Brown reached with Democrats, which also included increases to child care and welfare grants.
State GovernmentThe Race They Fought For: Newsom, Cox To Meet In California Governor's RaceJune 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerIt could be said that Gavin Newsom, John Cox, President Donald Trump and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy all got the California governor’s race they fought so hard to get: It'll be Newsom vs. Cox in the November general election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
