Amy Coney Barrett Moves A Step Closer To Confirmation After Judiciary Committee VoteOctober 22, 2020Democrats boycotted the vote, pointing to what they called the damage she would do to health care, and reproductive and voting rights, and the fact the vote took place amid the presidential election.
State GovernmentWhy Do We Keep Voting On This? Exploring Prop. 13’s ‘Tax Revolt Family Tree’October 21, 2020If it seems like California voters are perpetually being asked to redefine, clarify, overhaul or rewrite the terms of the 1978 tax revolt, it’s because we are. Since Prop. 13, the state has voted 33 times on potential amendments to it.
State GovernmentWhen Will My Ballot Be Counted? The Perks Of Voting EarlyOctober 21, 2020If you want your ballot counted as soon as possible, know that county officials say they’ll mostly be tallied in this order.
With The Worst Wildfire Season In California History, Wildfire Experts Call For $2 Billion Investment In PreventionOctober 21, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith the worst wildfire season on record in California still raging wildfire experts from across the state are calling for California to invest $2 billion dollars next year in prevention tactics like prescribed burns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Interview: Sacramento City Councilwoman-Elect Katie Valenzuela Talks ‘Strong Mayor,’ Rent Control Ballot MeasuresOctober 21, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Kris HooksSacramento City Councilwoman-Elect Katie Valenzuela, who was elected in March to represent District 4, joined CapRadio’s Race and Equity Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan and News Editor Kris Hooks to discuss Measure A and Measure C.
Interview: California State University System Chancellor-Select Joseph Castro And The Future Of The Education SystemOctober 21, 2020 | Megan ManataChancellor-Select Joseph Castro is the first Mexican American and California native to lead the California State University System. He joined CapRadio's Insight to discuss what students, faculty and staff can expect from the system in the future.
State GovernmentNorCal Republicans Say A Local Focus, Not National Politics, Will Help Them Win This YearOctober 21, 2020 | Nina SparlingDemocrats have controlled state politics in California for years. But Republicans still have strongholds in the far north and east. Two of the area’s newest conservative legislators talk about how they view the party, this election season and beyond. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornians Are Shattering Early Ballot Return Records. Will It Translate To Record-Breaking Turnout, Too?October 20, 2020 | Nicole NixonMost ballots that have been returned are from voters who were already likely to vote: older people who belong to a political party. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAfrican American, Latinx Communities In “Survival Mode” As Pandemic Enters Seventh MonthOctober 20, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanA new Valley Vision and CapRadio survey shows the pandemic-induced economic crisis that has left millions of people unemployed has caused increased financial stress on Black and Latinx people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWatch Live: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For October 20October 20, 2020Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update on COVID-19 in the state.
