State GovernmentCalifornia Is Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints For The First Time Since 2012January 30, 2020The state previously eliminated its tracking system amid budget cuts and an effort to consolidate human resources responsibilities in state government.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot PlacementJanuary 29, 2020There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapChat: Santa Anita Horse Deaths / Uber Pilots New Pricing / State Of The StateJanuary 23, 2020There have been more horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, five just since December 28, 2019. Uber is piloting a new pricing program allowing drivers to set rates at three airports. And we wait for the State of the State to be scheduled. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Wants To Increase Vaping Taxes, But Experts Say There Could Be Unintended ConsequencesJanuary 22, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2 tax for every 40-milligrams of nicotine in an e-cigarette. This would on top of the existing tax on the device itself, which is currently taxed as a tobacco product.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Rates Claims On Senate Bill 50January 22, 2020SB 50 is a controversial California housing bill. There’s quite a bit of information circulating about it, but not all of it is true. The PolitiFact California team separates fact from fiction, taking a closer look at the legislation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThree Horses Die In Three Days At Santa Anita Race TrackJanuary 21, 2020 | Scott RoddDozens of horses died at the track last year, prompting legislation and a state investigation.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Create A Task Force To Solve Cases Of Missing And Murdered Native American WomenJanuary 15, 2020 | Scott RoddA bill in the California Legislature would create a task force to assist with the cases. It’s a rare instance of state and the Trump administration agreeing on an issue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMayors Darrell Steinberg And Michael Tubbs On Addressing HomelessnessJanuary 14, 2020In Gov. Newsom’s new budget there’s a major push to fund initiatives to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Cities and counties will be required to partner with the state in this effort. Two mayors discuss what they hope to do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates Say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Budget Proposal Leaves Out Funding For Sexual And Domestic Violence PreventionJanuary 13, 2020 | Scott RoddAdvocates say prevention funding has been dwindling in the last couple years. The governor’s budget proposes $1.8 million in ongoing funding after the Legislature allocated $5 million in one-time funding last year.
State GovernmentCities Should Act On Homelessness Or Face Lawsuits, Newsom Task Force SaysJanuary 13, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom’s task force on homelessness called for a “legally enforceable mandate” that would force municipalities and the state to house the growing number of homeless Californians.