State GovernmentGov. Brown Rejects Ban On Paying Initiative Circulators For Each SignatureSeptember 18, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have banned campaigns from paying initiative, referendum and recall petition signature-gatherers on a per-signature basis. But he signed a measure boosting meal sales from home kitchens.
Yolo County Boosts CalFresh Enrollment Among UC Davis Students In NeedSeptember 18, 2018 | Julia MitricNearly a third of Californians eligible for food stamps don't receive those benefits. In Yolo County, that includes college students. The county is now using a mix of high- and low-tech strategies to reach them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature’s New Sexual Harassment Investigative Unit Signed Into LawSeptember 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown also signed bills on Monday to allow Caltrans properties in several cities and counties to be leased for homeless services at $1 per month, end criminal penalties for sidewalk vendors, and help Californians who vote by mail.
State GovernmentCalifornia Janitors March From San Francisco To Sacramento, Urging Governor To Sign Sexual Harassment BillSeptember 14, 2018 | Nadine SebaiA group of around 100 janitors ended a march from San Francisco to Sacramento Friday. They’re pressuring Gov. Brown to sign a bill they say will help protect them against sexual assault while working at night.
State GovernmentCharter Schools, Teacher Raises Draw Debate From Finalists For California’s Top EducatorSeptember 11, 2018 | Nadine SebaiThe two finalists for California’s state schools chief faced off in a debate Tuesday night in a race that pits teachers unions against charter school advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Jerry Brown Signs SB 100 Ahead of Global Climate Action SummitSeptember 11, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown talks with CapRadio’s Beth Ruyak about California’s new goal for 100 percent renewable electricity by 2045. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentObama, On Campaign Swing In Southern California, Urges 'Sanity In Our Politics'September 8, 2018(AP) — Former President Barack Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Block Drilling ExpansionSeptember 8, 2018Jerry Brown has signed legislation that would ban docks, pipelines or other onshore infrastructure needed to support new offshore drilling rigs.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Controversy At The DMV, Public Safety Bills Move On To GovernorSeptember 7, 2018Extreme wait times and revelations about incorrect information in voter registrations continue to plague the Department of Motor Vehicles, while California District Attorneys urge the governor to veto two new public safety bills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia District Attorneys Urge Governor Jerry Brown To Veto Two Crime BillsSeptember 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerOne of the measures would prohibit all 14- and 15-year-old criminal defendants from being tried as adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
