State GovernmentBecerra Files Brief In Sanctuary City CaseOctober 19, 2017The California and Illinois attorneys general hope to weigh in on a sanctuary city case involving the Justice Department and the city of Chicago.
State GovernmentConservatives Mounting Campaign To Repeal California’s New Gas Tax Getting Financial BoostOctober 19, 2017 | Ben AdlerConservatives mounting a campaign to repeal California’s new gas tax are getting a financial boost that could help them qualify the initiative for next November’s ballot.
Why Older People Didn't Fare Well In Northern California WildfiresOctober 19, 2017Forty-one people have died in those fires, and that number could rise. Of those who perished, the vast majority who've been identified were over the age of 65.
Trump Has No Plans Now To Visit California Wildfire DamageOctober 19, 2017(AP) - President Donald Trump, who has made four visits to hurricane zones in recent weeks, isn't rushing to survey the damage from California's wildfires.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: #WeSaidEnoughOctober 19, 2017 | Chris RemingtonState government reporter Ben Bradford discusses recent bills signed and vetoed by Governor Brown, as well as the open letter signed by almost 150 women at the Capitol detailing a pervasive culture of sexual harassment and assault. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCulture Of Sexual Harassment And Assault At The CapitolOctober 19, 2017 | Chris RemingtonTwo women share their experiences of sexual harassment and assault at the California State Capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
District OKs Smaller Version Of California Water Tunnel PlanOctober 18, 2017(AP) - A Northern California water agency has voted for a stripped down, less costly version of Gov. Jerry Brown's $16 billion project to build two massive water tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
City Finds Metal Deposit Cause Of North Sacramento Water Contamination ScareOctober 18, 2017 | Randol White | Sally LongeneckerUPDATE Oct. 24, 3:48 p.m.: Sacramento's Department of Utilities says the cause of the purple-tinged water was a higher concentration of manganese, a metal that can occur naturally in ground water.
Did LA’s Violent Crime Drop By Nearly Half During Villaraigosa’s Time As Mayor?October 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsDuring his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks Judge To Block Trump Health Care OrderOctober 18, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia is requesting an emergency injunction that would allow key federal payments under the Affordable Care Act to continue, after President Trump issued an executive order to cancel them last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
