State GovernmentCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Hits Campaign Trail For Prop 57, Against Prop 53November 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown wants voters to change how California inmates serve their time behind bars and reject a ballot measure he argues would threaten needed infrastructure projects. But he faces opposition on both fronts ahead of Tuesday's election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYour Guide To Coping With The 'Too Darn Long' California BallotNovember 2, 2016 | Ben AdlerHaving trouble wading through California’s 17 state ballot measures and the record 650 local measures in Tuesday’s election? You’re not alone. Here’s how some of your fellow voters are coping... Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Claims Of 'Rigged' Election Putting His Supporters, Voting Rights Groups On AlertOctober 28, 2016Donald Trump's claims of a "rigged" election is prompting his supporters to plan to monitor polls on election day. Voting rights groups are also on alert. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California: DCCC Makes False Claim About Denham's Role In Trump Hotel DealOctober 28, 2016 | Chris NicholsA new TV ad by a Democratic campaign committee describes Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, as Donald Trump’s ‘Man in Washington DC.’ We wanted to know whether the claim that Denham "helped broker" the hotel deal for Trump was true. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Prop 59 Gives Voters A Voice But Little Else In Campaign Financing DebateOctober 27, 2016Voters will see a measure on the ballot that would direct elected officials to do what they can to overturn the campaign financing ruling called Citizens United. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCould Trump Knock Legislative Republicans Down To Superminority?October 26, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans are campaigning hard to block Democrats from reclaiming supermajorities in the state Legislature after Democrats lost seats in the 2014 midterms. But Donald Trump’s unpopularity isn’t helping their cause. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cities Prepare To Take The Driver’s Seat In Marijuana TradeOctober 26, 2016Proposition 64 would give local governments a lot of control over recreational marijuana. Already, cities are taking very different approaches on how to proceed if the measure passes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Proposition 52: Critical For Medi-Cal Or Perks For Hospital Execs?October 24, 2016There are plenty of controversial propositions on the November ballot. Proposition 52 isn't one of them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposition 61 Gives California Mandate To Lower Drug Prices, Not ToolsOctober 24, 2016 | Ben BradfordSupporters of Proposition 61 call it an opportunity to fight back against skyrocketing drug prices. But outside experts are skeptical it would work as promised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
