State GovernmentAdvocates Say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Budget Proposal Leaves Out Funding For Sexual And Domestic Violence PreventionJanuary 13, 2020 | Scott RoddAdvocates say prevention funding has been dwindling in the last couple years. The governor’s budget proposes $1.8 million in ongoing funding after the Legislature allocated $5 million in one-time funding last year.
State GovernmentCities Should Act On Homelessness Or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force SaysJanuary 13, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on homelessness called for a “legally enforceable mandate” that would force municipalities and the state to house the growing number of homeless Californians.
One Year In, Gov. Gavin Newsom Shows Bold Action, But California’s Homelessness Crisis DeepensJanuary 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom’s budget and legislative steps represent continued progress on his campaign pledge to address homelessness statewide. PolitiFact California continues to rate his promise ‘In the Works’ on our Newsom-Meter.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Gavin Newsom Announces His 2020 State Budget ProposalJanuary 13, 2020The new budget increases spending in a number of areas, including homelessness and housing, the state’s insurance program for low income residents, education, including K-12 and community colleges, and wildfire protection and climate resilience. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘Hydrogen Highway’ Never Happened. Could 2020 Change That?January 11, 2020Hydrogen-powered cars haven't taken off. But with successful pilot projects using hydrogen buses and trucks, and with carmakers poised to expand consumers' options, proponents say this may be the year when the “fuel of the future” finally arrives.
State GovernmentHere's What's In Governor Gavin Newsom's $222 Billion California Budget ProposalJanuary 10, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Sammy Caiola | Ezra David Romero | Scott RoddCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his 2020-2021 budget proposal Friday, including a new fund to address the homelessness crisis, more money for Cal Fire to fight wildfires, and a plan to create a generic drug label for the state.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Deep Dive Into Some Of California’s New LawsJanuary 9, 2020Each new year rings in new laws with it. CapRadio’s Scott Rodd looks at some of this year’s new laws: payday loans, private prisons and the controversial contractor law, AB 5. He also previews the current legislative session. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘A Real Emergency’: Newsom Issues Executive Order To Use State Land, Travel Trailers, Hospitals For California Homeless CrisisJanuary 8, 2020Newsom also announced that his next budget, which he plans to introduce this week, includes a proposal to spend more than a billion dollars to address homelessness and behavioral health.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWave Of New Housing Laws Set To Take Effect This YearJanuary 8, 2020New state laws are set to take effect, all related to some aspect of housing: from prohibiting landlords rejecting tenants who use vouchers, to easing construction of granny flats, to the building of high density housing near jobs and transit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemonstrators Protest SB50 As California Lawmakers Reintroduce Controversial Housing LawJanuary 7, 2020 | Chris NicholsSupporters say Senate Bill 50 would ease the state’s severe housing shortage. Critics, however, say it would strip local governments of land-use authority and spur gentrification.
