State GovernmentCalifornia’s Most Controversial Homebuilding Bill Just Died. What Will Newsom Do Now?January 31, 2020Senate Bill 50 failed to get enough votes in the California Legislature to survive in 2020 before time ran out. The question now is how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet one of his signature campaign goals: building millions of new homes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Calling For Denser Housing Around Jobs And Transit Fails In Final Senate VoteJanuary 30, 2020 | Chris NicholsSenate Leader Toni Atkins promises renewed push to ease housing shortage, says a "housing production bill will succeed this year."
State GovernmentCalifornia Is Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints For The First Time Since 2012January 30, 2020The state previously eliminated its tracking system amid budget cuts and an effort to consolidate human resources responsibilities in state government.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot PlacementJanuary 29, 2020There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Santa Anita Horse Deaths / Uber Pilots New Pricing / State Of The StateJanuary 23, 2020There have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State to be scheduled. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Wants To Increase Vaping Taxes, But Experts Say There Could Be Unintended ConsequencesJanuary 22, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2 tax for every 40-milligrams of nicotine in an e-cigarette. This would on top of the existing tax on the device itself, which is currently taxed as a tobacco product.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Rates Claims On Senate Bill 50January 22, 2020SB 50 is a controversial California housing bill. There’s quite a bit of information circulating about it, but not all of it is true. The PolitiFact California team separates fact from fiction, taking a closer look at the legislation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThree Horses Die In Three Days At Santa Anita Race TrackJanuary 21, 2020 | Scott RoddDozens of horses died at the track last year, prompting legislation and a state investigation.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Create A Task Force To Solve Cases Of Missing And Murdered Native American WomenJanuary 15, 2020 | Scott RoddA bill in the California Legislature would create a task force to assist with the cases. It’s a rare instance of state and the Trump administration agreeing on an issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMayors Darrell Steinberg And Michael Tubbs On Addressing HomelessnessJanuary 14, 2020In Gov. Newsom’s new budget there’s a major push to fund initiatives to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Cities and counties will be required to partner with the state in this effort. Two mayors discuss what they hope to do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
