State GovernmentAs Lawmakers Indefinitely Postpone Wildfire Oversight Hearing, Internal Emails Reveal Cal Fire Chief Ordered Key Document Pulled from the InternetAugust 24, 2021 | Scott RoddA state legislative committee was set to hold an oversight hearing following an expose from CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom that found Gov. Gavin Newsom misrepresented wildfire prevention efforts. Now it is postponed indefinitely.
State GovernmentUber And Lyft-backed Prop 22 Ruled Unconstitutional By Alameda County Judge, Setting Up Ongoing Legal BattleAugust 20, 2021 | Nicole NixonBackers of the proposition will appeal the ruling, which would likely place a stay on the Alameda Court judge’s decision and continue the legal battle over workers’ rights.
State GovernmentNo, Writing In Gavin Newsom’s Name On The Recall Ballot Won’t CountAugust 19, 2021 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom won’t be listed among the 46 candidates hoping to replace him. Many voters have asked if they can use their vote to write in the embattled governor. According to election officials, the answer is no.
State GovernmentTrio Of Recall Candidates Attack Newsom In Sacramento DebateAugust 18, 2021 | Nicole NixonBusinessman John Cox, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley attended Tuesday's debate, and used the debate stage to blame the governor for worsening homelessness and wildfires.
State GovernmentSacramento Homeless Outreach Groups Continue Efforts To Raise Vaccination Rates As Delta Variant SpreadsAugust 18, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaAdvocates for unhoused Sacramentans say immunization rates are low, but more outreach and city-sanctioned campsites could help improve the situation.
PolitiFact California Guide To Misinformation About The Newsom Recall ElectionAugust 16, 2021 | Chris NicholsThere’s plenty of misinformation and confusion about how the California recall process works. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California debunks falsehoods and demystifies the process in our guide to misinformation about the recall election.
State GovernmentCould Latino Voters Make The Difference In Whether Newsom Survives California’s Recall Election?August 15, 2021Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California at 39% of the population, and a growing share of the electorate at about 28% of registered voters.
State GovernmentInterview: Legal Scholar Says Newsom Recall Is UnconstitutionalAugust 14, 2021 | Randol WhiteThe dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law says California's recall election process denies voters an equal say in who should be governor. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Recall Election Voter Guide: How To Vote And What Happens AfterAugust 13, 2021While some things about this election will be just like any other time Californians vote, a few things will be different. Here’s what to know about how to vote in the recall, the timeline afterward, and more.
California State Of Mind | Episode 36First Healthcare Workers, Now Teachers Are Reacting To New Vaccine RequirementsAugust 13, 2021Governor Newsom just added K-12 teachers to the list of workers now required to be vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19. We’ll discuss the recent vaccine mandates and how workers feel about them. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
