Housing, Health Care, Homelessness: After A Year, Where Does Gov. Gavin Newsom Stand On His Key Promises For California?February 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom made big pledges to help solve the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis and improve health care. PolitiFact California found that, after one year in office, he has taken significant early steps but has yet to achieve key results.
State GovernmentCalifornia Made It Easier For Voters To Switch Parties, But Retraining Election Staff Could Pose ChallengesFebruary 19, 2020 | Scott RoddCounty election officials say they support the new law, but they acknowledge they may be hiccups.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Gavin Newsom Set To Deliver His Second State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to deliver his second State of the State address. This speech traditionally provides a roadmap for the legislative year ahead. The 2020 address is being given at the latest point in the calendar year in 40 years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAuditor: Law Enforcement Not Protecting Data Collected By Automatic License Plate ReadersFebruary 13, 2020 | Drew SandsorA report from the California State Auditor found problems with how four agencies, including the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department were gathering, storing and sharing images from automatic license plate readers.
State GovernmentNewsom’s $1.4 Billion Homelessness Plan Lacks Clear Strategy, California Legislative Analyst’s Office SaysFebruary 13, 2020 | Scott RoddThe nonpartisan LAO says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s homelessness proposal is big on spending, but short on clearly defined goals.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Voter, Ballot & Election MisinformationFebruary 12, 2020How do you know if the information you’re reading and hearing is true? What are the ballot measures in upcoming elections asking you to do? Are people really voting illegally? And what about news about coronavirus? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMobilizing The Youth Vote In 2020February 12, 2020Young people were expected to be an important voting block in last night’s New Hampshire primary. That follows an impressive youth turnout in the Iowa caucuses. How are young people mobilizing their peers to participate in the election process? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSingle Payer Health Care Is Back On The Table In CaliforniaFebruary 7, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA newly formed commission held its first meeting last week to consider having one government plan provide health care for everyone.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Lone March Ballot Measure: A $15 Billion School Bond With A Confusing NameFebruary 7, 2020 | Chris NicholsThis year’s Proposition 13 would help pay for repairs and upgrades to K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities. But is not connected to California’s landmark property tax measure with the same name.
State Government‘Many More’ Than Expected: Workers Filed 181 Harassment, Discrimination Complaints At California’s Capitol Last YearFebruary 6, 2020 | Scott RoddA letter sent Thursday from Senate and Assembly leaders to legislative staff, which was obtained by CapRadio, offers broad strokes on findings by the Legislature’s new Workplace Conduct Unit.
