State GovernmentCalifornia Becomes First State To End Cash Bail After 40-Year FightAugust 28, 2018The bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown will replace bail with a risk-assessment system, although it's still unclear how the system will work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding DeniedAugust 28, 2018The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.
State GovernmentNew Firearm Restrictions Passed By California LawmakersAugust 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordSenate Bill 1177 would extend a one-purchase-per-month restriction to rifles and long guns. Assembly Bill 2103 would require an eight-hour training class for people applying for concealed-carry permits.
State GovernmentNew Bill Would Give California Voters A Second Chance To Match Ballot’s Signature To One On FileAugust 27, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe measure would require that county election officials notify a voter if their signature on the mail-in ballot does not match the one on file. Voters would have two days before the election results are certified to return a valid signature. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCost Of Wildfires Could Get Passed On Under California Lawmakers’ New ProposalAugust 24, 2018 | Ben BradfordCalifornia lawmakers have released a new proposal to improve the state’s preparedness and response to wildfires — and to soften the financial cost of those fires on electric utilities.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Approves Ban On Paying Ballot Initiative Signature-Gatherers By Each Voter SignatureAugust 23, 2018 | Ben BradfordThe California Legislature has passed what would be a major change to the state’s initiative process. A measure on its way to Governor Jerry Brown would ban paying initiative signature-gatherers for each voter signature they collect. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government20 Pieces Of Legislation Are In Play At The Capitol To Stem California’s Opioid Problem. Here’s A Roundup.August 23, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaEveryone’s got their own ideas about how to solve the opioid crisis. Here’s a quick take on California bills that could change the game.
State GovernmentCalifornia Seeks To Be First State To Limit Plastic StrawsAugust 23, 2018Lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Jerry Brown a measure that supporters say would make California the first state to bar full-service restaurants from giving out single-use plastic straws unless customers request them.
State GovernmentCalifornia Net Neutrality Measure Advances, As Firefighters Complain Of ThrottlingAugust 22, 2018 | Ben BradfordAn effort in California to impose net neutrality through state legislation passed a key vote Wednesday, two days after the Santa Clara County Fire Department complained of Verizon throttling its data. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Make It Legal To Sell Home-Cooked MealsAugust 22, 2018 | Nadine SebaiHome cooks rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Wednesday in support of a bill that would make California the first state to permit and regulate the small-scale sale of meals from home kitchens. Opponents say it could be a recipe for disaster. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
