Insight With Vicki GonzalezGov. Gavin Newsom Set To Deliver His Second State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom is poised to deliver his second State of the State address. This speech traditionally provides a roadmap for the legislative year ahead. The 2020 address is being given at the latest point in the calendar year in 40 years. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAuditor: Law Enforcement Not Protecting Data Collected By Automatic License Plate ReadersFebruary 13, 2020 | Drew SandsorA report from the California State Auditor found problems with how four agencies, including the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department were gathering, storing and sharing images from automatic license plate readers.
State GovernmentNewsom’s $1.4 Billion Homelessness Plan Lacks Clear Strategy, California Legislative Analyst’s Office SaysFebruary 13, 2020 | Scott RoddThe nonpartisan LAO says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s homelessness proposal is big on spending, but short on clearly defined goals.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Voter, Ballot & Election MisinformationFebruary 12, 2020How do you know if the information you’re reading and hearing is true? What are the ballot measures in upcoming elections asking you to do? Are people really voting illegally? And what about news about coronavirus? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMobilizing The Youth Vote In 2020February 12, 2020Young people were expected to be an important voting block in last night’s New Hampshire primary. That follows an impressive youth turnout in the Iowa caucuses. How are young people mobilizing their peers to participate in the election process? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSingle Payer Health Care Is Back On The Table In CaliforniaFebruary 7, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaA newly formed commission held its first meeting last week to consider having one government plan provide health care for everyone.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Lone March Ballot Measure: A $15 Billion School Bond With A Confusing NameFebruary 7, 2020 | Chris NicholsThis year’s Proposition 13 would help pay for repairs and upgrades to K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities. But is not connected to California’s landmark property tax measure with the same name.
State Government‘Many More’ Than Expected: Workers Filed 181 Harassment, Discrimination Complaints At California’s Capitol Last YearFebruary 6, 2020 | Scott RoddA letter sent Thursday from Senate and Assembly leaders to legislative staff, which was obtained by CapRadio, offers broad strokes on findings by the Legislature’s new Workplace Conduct Unit.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Most Controversial Homebuilding Bill Just Died. What Will Newsom Do Now?January 31, 2020Senate Bill 50 failed to get enough votes in the California Legislature to survive in 2020 before time ran out. The question now is how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet one of his signature campaign goals: building millions of new homes.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Calling For Denser Housing Around Jobs And Transit Fails In Final Senate VoteJanuary 30, 2020 | Chris NicholsSenate Leader Toni Atkins promises renewed push to ease housing shortage, says a "housing production bill will succeed this year."