Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Week In California Politics: Gavin Newsom, PG&E, The CPUC And The Gig EconomyOctober 31, 2019CapRadio’s Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about the week in California politics from Gov. Newsom’s high profile spat with PG&E to why PUC commissioners have fixed terms, plus a legislative update on AB 5, the high profile gig worker bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHealth Care Benefits In Gig Companies’ Ballot Proposal Wouldn’t Apply To Most Of Their DriversOctober 30, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe ballot measure filed yesterday by Uber, Lyft, Doordash and Instacart promises health care subsidies that — based on the campaign’s own comments at its news conference — very few of their drivers will receive. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamGig Companies Go It Alone As They Launch ‘Dynamex’ Measure For California’s November BallotOctober 29, 2019 | Ben Adler“Gig economy” companies including Uber, Lyft and Doordash are proposing a November 2020 California ballot measure that gives their drivers new benefits but keeps them classified as independent contractors.
Challenges Implementing Sanctuary State Law Keep Immigrant Fears At a HighOctober 29, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaNearly two years after California’s sanctuary state rule took effect, immigrant advocates say law enforcement agencies are still helping ICE with deportations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Could See New Rent Control Measure On November 2020 BallotOctober 28, 2019 | Chris NicholsBackers say the new measure would scale back the California law blocking rent control on units built after 1995, but not get rid of it entirely.
State Government‘I Own This’: Gov. Newsom On California’s Wildfire Emergency, PG&E Power Shutoffs And MoreOctober 27, 2019 | Randol White“PG&E right now has incentives for bad behavior,” the governor said Sunday after declaring a statewide emergency as wildfires raged throughout Northern California and millions were without power after public safety shutoffs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump's Justice Department Targets California's Cap-And-Trade ProgramOctober 23, 2019(AP) — The Trump administration is suing California over the state's agreement with the Canadian province Quebec to limit climate-damaging fossil fuel emissions.
State GovernmentRetiring California State University Chancellor Says He's Leaving System ‘As Stable And Focused As Ever’October 22, 2019 | Ben AdlerCSU Chancellor Timothy White announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he’ll step down at the end of June after serving more than seven years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Independents Can Vote In Democrats' 2020 PrimaryOctober 22, 2019California's more than 5.6 million independent voters will be allowed to vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, but not in the Republican contest, Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced Monday.
State GovernmentHomeless Californians Who Commit Minor Crimes Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail Under Proposed Ballot MeasureOctober 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsA proposed statewide ballot measure would create a court system to channel people who are homeless toward mental health treatment instead of jail for some minor crimes. But many homeless advocates say it could lead to mass institutionalization.
