State GovernmentCalifornia Adopts Broadest US Rules For Seizing GunsOctober 11, 2019California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a law that will make the state the first to allow employers, co-workers and teachers to seek gun violence restraining orders against other people.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bans Hotels From Using Tiny Plastic BottlesOctober 10, 2019Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday he had signed a law banning hotels from giving guests plastic bottles filled with shampoo, conditioner or soap. It takes effect in 2023 for hotels with more than 50 rooms and 2024 for hotels with less than 50 roo
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Gov. Newsom’s Response To Power Outages And More Bill SigningsOctober 10, 2019In this week’s CapChat, Gov. Newsom criticizes PG&E for the power outages it ordered, while offering faint praise for being proactive. And, Newsom has signed several groups of bills, capping off the legislative season. We’ll hear about some of them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCriminal Justice, Election Bills Signed By California Gov. Gavin NewsomOctober 8, 2019The governor has signed a bill that allows Californians with felony convictions to serve on juries. He also approved a law that allows Election Day voter registration at polling places and voting centers, starting with the March 2020 primary.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Capping Rent Increases In CaliforniaOctober 8, 2019California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law limiting rent increases for some people over the next decade as the nation's most populous state continues to struggle with a housing crisis.
Health CareCalifornia Will Allow Pharmacists To Dispense HIV Prevention MedicationOctober 7, 2019Californians will be able acquire HIV prevention medication without a prescription starting in July 2020.
Health CareNew California Drug Pricing Data Shines Light On Rising CostsOctober 7, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaPharmaceutical companies have increased the list prices of prescription drugs over the past three years. A recent report from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows a median increase of 26 percent during that time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLargest School Bond In California History Will Be On March 2020 BallotOctober 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that places a $15 billion school facilities bond on next year’s primary ballot, setting himself apart from his predecessor, who labeled the November 2016 school bond “a blunderbuss effort.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Round Up Of Presidential Candidates In Nevada; California As The 'State Of Resistance'October 3, 2019CapRadio’s Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler talks about California presidential polls, how California’s top officials are maintaining the “State of Resistance” against the Trump administration and a round up of news from the State Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentIn California, Elizabeth Warren Is Up And Kamala Harris Is Down — Mirroring National RaceOctober 2, 2019 | Ben AdlerCalifornia U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has seen her support plummet in her home state’s Democratic presidential primary in recent weeks, while Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is surging. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
