State GovernmentKounalakis, Yee, Ma Among Statewide Victors In CaliforniaNovember 7, 2018(AP) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Controller Betty Yee will all return to office. Eleni Kounalakis will be the first female lieutenant governor.
State GovernmentHere's How California's 11 Ballot Measures Fared On Election NightNovember 7, 2018 | Julia MitricCalifornians faced 11 ballot measures this November, on everything from affordable housing to farm animal confinement and whether to keep daylight saving time. Here's how the measures fared Tuesday night. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Gavin Newsom Claims Victory in California Governor’s RaceNovember 7, 2018CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler was in Los Angeles last night when Newsom claimed victory over his Republican competitor John Cox. Adler explains what happens next and recaps some of the other statewide races. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Close Election Results Will Roll In Days Or Weeks Late—Again. It Doesn't Have To Be That Way. November 6, 2018If you’re thinking about staying up all night to watch election results come in, grab your coffee. It will probably be a long night or week or month, the price we pay for enabling more procrastinators to vote.
FALSE: Attack Ad’s Claim Tony Thurmond Was ‘Sued By The ACLU’November 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsWas candidate for California schools chief Tony Thurmond "sued by the ACLU"?
FALSE: Attack Ad’s Claim Tony Thurmond Was ‘Reprimanded’ By ObamaNovember 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsWas candidate for California schools chief Tony Thurmond "reprimanded" by the Obama administration over assault and sexual harassment problems in his school district?
State GovernmentGavin Newsom, John Cox Make Closing Arguments In California Governor’s RaceNovember 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerRepublican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom have been barnstorming the state for much of the past week — often joining candidates in California’s competitive congressional races that could decide control of the House of Representatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSingle Race May Tip Power Balance In California LegislatureNovember 3, 2018(AP) — Whether Democrats win a veto-proof supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature will likely come down to a sprawling state Senate district west of Fresno that looks on paper like it should be a lock for the party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamThe New Normal In California’s Direct Democracy Process: Ballot Measures As LeverageNovember 2, 2018 | Ben AdlerA 2014 state law opened up California’s direct democracy process to negotiations with the governor and Legislature. In doing so, it created a powerful new tool for interest groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor's Race And Keys To The HouseNovember 2, 2018Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler tells us about what the two candidates for governor have to say in the final days of their campaign. We also preview the new episode of Keys to the House. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
