Keys To The HouseThe O.C., Part 2: Rebellious RepublicansOctober 31, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally LongeneckerDemocrats think they can win California congressional seats long held by Republicans. In this episode, we explore what it would take. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentOfficials: Oroville Dam Spillway Will Be Ready For RainOctober 31, 2018California water officials said Wednesday that the $1.1 billion spillway at the nation's tallest dam will be in full working order if it's needed this winter, nearly two years after it was damaged and thousands were forced to flee.
State GovernmentWith Proposition 12, California Voters Face Choices On Farm Animal ConfinementOctober 31, 2018 | Julia MitricThe ballot measure would ban the sale of meat and animal products from animals confined in spaces below specific sizes, even if they’re raised outside California. Producers would be required to raise egg-laying hens in “cage-free” housing by 2022. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp. 1 Would Allow California To Borrow Billions For Affordable Housing ProgramsOctober 30, 2018 | Randol WhiteThe initiative is aimed at easing the state's housing crisis and has broad support throughout the state, though the state Republican Party opposes it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Keys To The HouseThe O.C., Part 1: Diverse DemocratsOctober 29, 2018 | Ben Adler | Sally LongeneckerOrange County has long been a Republican stronghold, but the region is changing. Its growing diversity could boost Democratic efforts to win the House of Representatives — but only if more Latinos and Asians vote. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe California Dream Takes Center Stage In Governor’s RaceOctober 29, 2018The state’s affordability crisis prompts vows from gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox to revive the California Dream.
State GovernmentNewsom's California Business Holdings Could Pose Ethics BindOctober 28, 2018Before he was a politician, gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom was a businessman. If elected governor, those business ties could pose an ethical problem for him.
State GovernmentCalifornia Politics Are Hella NorCal. Will Voters Shake That Up This Year?October 27, 2018A striking number of statewide races this year pit a NorCal candidate against SoCal candidate. But the north is likely to continue to dominate for reasons that largely boil down to this: People in the Bay Area just vote a lot more than those in LA.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Trump Administration: 'Protect Clean Car Rules'October 26, 2018 | Chris NicholsState officials urged the federal government not to weaken the nation’s fuel-efficiency goals for cars and trucks, arguing the move would accelerate climate change and respiratory ailments.
State GovernmentCalifornia Without Daylight Saving? Arizona Shares Lessons From 50 Years Of NoncomplianceOctober 25, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaArizona abolished daylight saving time more than 50 years ago after public outcry over the practice. California could opt to do the same if Proposition 7 passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
