Insight With Vicki GonzalezReassessing Police Policies, New Restraint LegislationJune 10, 2020In response to the use of carotid artery restraint on George Floyd before he died in police custody, California Assemblymember Mike Gipson has drafted legislation to make the practice illegal. We talk with Gipson today about the bill, and more. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Posts Guidelines For Gyms, Bars, Hotels, Camps To Reopen As Soon As June 12June 8, 2020California unveiled check-lists for counties to open up bars, sit-down restaurants, gyms, hotels, summer camps and bowling alleys as early as Friday.
State Government'Mutually Repugnant': Gov. Newsom And Lawmakers Pursue Budget CompromiseJune 8, 2020The two sides are negotiating California's budget compromise amid surging unemployment, greater needs and a deficit of up to $54 billion.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Budget And Coronavirus UpdatesJune 8, 2020California is seeing a budget deficit after COVID-19 shuttered businesses across the state. CapRadio’s Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins us with the latest on how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet this moment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Orders End To Controversial Chokehold Training, Calls For Use Of Force Restrictions During ProtestsJune 5, 2020 | Nicole NixonCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing the carotid restraint, also known as a “sleeper hold,” be immediately dropped from all state police training programs and materials
State GovernmentRacial Equity, Coronavirus, Homelessness Bills Advance To Assembly FloorJune 3, 2020 | Nicole NixonThose three big topics make up just a portion of the roughly 150 bills approved by the powerful Assembly Appropriations Committee Wednesday.
State GovernmentWhat Would ‘Systemic Change’ Look Like? California’s Black Lawmakers Have Some IdeasJune 3, 2020 | Nicole NixonProtesters are calling for police reform and systemic change in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. What is ‘systemic change’? California’s black lawmakers have a list of bills they want to pass in 2020.
Answering Questions About Vote-By-Mail In California Amid COVID-19, Attacks By TrumpJune 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsExperts say vote-by-mail doesn’t lead to widespread fraud or favor Democrats, contrary to President Donald Trump’s claims. In California, the practice includes safeguards such as signature matching.
State GovernmentDevastated Bars, Restaurants Could Renegotiate Leases Under Coronavirus BillJune 2, 2020 | Nicole NixonIt would also place a moratorium on commercial evictions while California is in a state of emergency over the coronavirus. Property owners say it would force them to shoulder the burden of the crisis.
State GovernmentNewsom: ‘The Black Community Is Not Responsible For What Is Happening’June 1, 2020 | Nicole NixonFollowing a weekend of riots and protests across California and the country, Gov. Gavin Newsom resolved to “do better” for black Californians to address systemic racism. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.