Kamala Harris Claims She ‘Took On Big Oil’ As California AG. How Far Did She Go?September 11, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris has claimed she took on Big Oil during her time as California’s attorney general. PolitiFact California examined her record and spoke with environmental experts about how far she went. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Senate Moves 'Dynamex' Worker Classification Bill Forward Without Deal For Gig CompaniesSeptember 10, 2019 | Ben Adler | Scott RoddCompanies such as Uber and Lyft have been seeking a way to keep their workers classified as contractors instead of employees. But legislation to address worker misclassification moved forward Tuesday night without exemptions covering them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Sends Rent Cap Deal To Assembly, Where Its Fate Is Less CertainSeptember 10, 2019 | Ben AdlerA rent cap deal between tenant advocates, business groups and the California Apartment Association has passed the state Senate on a party-line vote. But it’s not yet clear if it has the votes to pass the Assembly. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
San Joaquin County District Attorney Seeks To Ban Vaping ProductsSeptember 10, 2019 | Rich IbarraShe says vaping has been marketed as the cool, hip way for teens and young adults to smoke.
Some California Housing Markets More At Risk Should Recession HitSeptember 10, 2019 | Randol WhiteThe findings of a study by real estate data firm Redfin were not encouraging for Southern California. In Northern California, Sacramento was the most vulnerable city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pinball: It’s Alive And Well In Northern CaliforniaSeptember 10, 2019 | Bob MoffittWhat happens when you walk into a building and 300 pinball machines are staring you in the face? Answer: If you're at the Golden State Pinball Festival, you play them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Officials Lift Some Evacuation Orders In Walker FireSeptember 10, 2019Evacuations remain in place for the fire burning northeast of Quincy in the Plumas National Forest.
San Joaquin County Supervisors Consider Approving Move To New Voting SystemSeptember 9, 2019 | Rich IbarraThe county has been using the Legacy Voting system for the last 16 years, but it no longer meets the state’s standards for elections. The registrar of voters says the proposed new system is faster, more secure and more accurate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Limiting California Vaccine Medical Exemptions, Despite Capitol ProtestsSeptember 9, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe bill seeks to prevent doctors from issuing fraudulent medical exemptions for vaccines. Protesters opposed to the measure sought to block entrances to the Capitol and repeatedly disrupted the Senate and Assembly before Newsom signed the measure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs Stevante Clark Graduates Mental Health Court, California Looks To Grow This Alternative To IncarcerationSeptember 9, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia is expanding this type of probation for mentally ill offenders, which focuses on treatment instead of jail time. One of the Sacramento program’s newest graduates is Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark, who was killed by police. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
