State GovernmentStandard or daylight saving time? California changes its plans again after Congressional resolution.April 29, 2022 | Nicole NixonAfter the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to allow year-round daylight saving time, a California state lawmaker changed his strategy in hopes of ending biannual clock changes for good.
State GovernmentWhat does the California Attorney General do?April 26, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe attorney general wields a huge amount of power and resources to influence legal enforcement in California, both through the courts and policing.
State GovernmentCan California Republicans win statewide again?April 25, 2022California Republicans rally at their state convention, hoping to win a statewide office for the first time since 2006 and help the GOP retake control of Congress. But divisions between pro-Trump, conservative and traditional factions were difficult
State GovernmentCalifornia Mayors ask Newsom for continued funding for homelessness programApril 25, 2022 | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsThe Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program has provided $2 billion to local jurisdictions over the past two years, but it's unclear whether the program will have any allocations in Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget
State GovernmentInterview: Top issues for California voters split by party, poll showsApril 25, 2022 | Randol WhiteThe latest Berkeley Institute of Government Studies poll shows what California voters consider to be most important seems to fall along party lines. Housing topped the list for Democrats, while Republicans were most concerned about crime. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWith more enforcement power than ever, state relies on activists to enforce duplex lawApril 24, 2022A handful of activists represent the bulk of the state’s enforcement of the law. That could change as the state housing agency hires more staff.
State GovernmentAdvocates are pushing for a health equity and racial justice fund in California. Here’s what it would do.April 22, 2022 | Janelle SalangaAdvocates introduced the idea for the $100 million fund last year, and are championing it again for the 2022-23 state budget. They say they're optimistic this time around.
State GovernmentWith Roe vs. Wade decision looming, California abortion rights groups endorse Rob Bonta for attorney generalApril 20, 2022 | Nicole NixonBonta, who was appointed attorney general last year, is the only Democrat in the race. But advocates say he’s also the only one who’s spoken in favor of expanding reproductive care – and legal protections – in California.
State GovernmentDebt-free college: California’s on the verge of spending over a half-billion dollars to help 360,000 studentsApril 20, 2022Roughly 360,000 UC and Cal State students may soon receive about $1,000 to $3,000 to fund their educations this fall as part of California’s effort to make college debt-free.
EnvironmentInterview: California’s plans for electric vehiclesApril 20, 2022 | Randol WhiteCalifornia car shoppers hit a milestone last year, with one million electric vehicles purchased. Even though the state is the first in the country to hit this goal, California may still be behind its climate change goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
