California DreamReporter’s Notebook: Tolerance Or Tantrums? It’s Not Just Politicians Who Need To ChooseJanuary 6, 2020 | Ben AdlerAs a veteran California Capitol reporter leaves the beat, he digs back into his reporter’s notebook to reflect on our growing polarization. His takeaway? Just because you disagree with someone’s political views, it doesn’t make them a bad person. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBen Adler Reflects On Nearly Ten Years Covering the CapitolJanuary 6, 2020CapRadio’s Ben Adler has covered California’s state Capitol for nearly ten years. He’s moving into a new job at CapRadio and opens his reporter’s notebook to shares his observations of what has happened over that near decade. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs California Tries To Make Contract Workers Employees, Industries Push BackJanuary 4, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornia's new law, AB5, which aims to reclassify some contract workers as employees, went into effect Jan. 1. Industries are working to figure out how to comply, or work around the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Laws Will Make It Easier To Build Granny FlatsJanuary 3, 2020 | Chris NicholsOne new law that goes into effect this month reduces fees local governments charge to build these small homes, also called accessory dwelling units or ADUs. Another speeds up the approval process.
State GovernmentWhat You Need To Know About California’s New Domestic Partnership LawDecember 26, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAll Californians will be eligible for domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage beginning in January 2020. This option was previously reserved for same-sex couples, and opposite-sex couples over age 62.
State GovernmentNearly All Employees In California Will Receive Sexual Harassment Prevention Training In 2021 Under New LawDecember 24, 2019 | Scott RoddThe law grew out of the Me Too and We Said Enough movements, which sparked a flurry of legislation to address sexual misconduct.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Ban Hair Discrimination Starting In 2020December 24, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA new California law forbids schools and workplaces from discriminating against students, workers or job applicants based on hairstyles historically associated with race.
State GovernmentCompanies Like Uber, Facebook Say They Won't Need To Adjust To New California LawsDecember 24, 2019 | Ben AdlerAs California seeks to crack down on worker misclassification, predatory lending and consumer data privacy, some companies are fighting back — by flat-out refusing to comply with new laws that they say don’t apply to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSutter Health Settles $575 Million California Antitrust Suit, Agrees to Change PracticesDecember 20, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaSutter Health has settled a 2018 lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who argued the hospital system’s anti-competitive practices are making care more expensive for Northern California patients.
State GovernmentKids Under 12 Can No Longer Be Sent To Juvenile Hall For Most Crimes Starting In 2020December 20, 2019 | Steve MilneCalifornia has no minimum age for sending children to juvenile hall. But that's about to change under a new law taking effect in 2020.