State GovernmentSanders Stars With Biden, Warren Absent At California Democratic ForumNovember 16, 2019The decisions by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren to skip this weekend's California Democratic Party Convention less than three months before voting begins gave rival candidates an opportunity to make inroads with the party’s most devoted activists.
State GovernmentCalifornia Says It Won’t Buy Cars From GM, Toyota, Others Opposing Tough Tailpipe StandardsNovember 16, 2019California's decision to buy only from carmakers that have agreed to follow its clean car rules may well cost GM's Chevrolet tens of millions of dollars.
State GovernmentNo Biden, No Warren As California Democrats Gather For Second State Party Convention Of 2019November 15, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe other two frontrunners, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, are on the speaker list. So is California Sen. Kamala Harris, who’s seen her poll numbers drop in her home state as well as nationally.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Overhaul Insurance Plan After WildfiresNovember 15, 2019Californians who lost their home insurance because of the threat of wildfires will be able to buy comprehensive policies next year through a state-mandated plan under an order issued Thursday by the state insurance commissioner.
State GovernmentNo-Shows, Endorsement Spats And Drag Queens: What’s On Tap At This Weekend’s Democratic ConventionNovember 14, 2019Eleven presidential candidates and 5,000 of their fellow Democrats — but not Biden or Warren — will be in Long Beach this weekend for the California Democratic Party convention. Also at stake: party endorsements in down-ballot contests.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImpeachment Inquiry Update & California Democratic State Endorsement Convention PreviewNovember 14, 2019California Democrats head to Southern California this weekend for their endorsing convention. One question CapRadio’s Ben Adler will be asking is: Is California less important for candidates running for president than it was just a few months ago? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sued Again For Requiring Women On Company BoardsNovember 13, 2019California's first-in-the-nation law requiring publicly held companies to put women on their boards of directors is facing a second legal challenge.
State GovernmentCalifornia Utility Regulators Order Inquiry Into Power OutagesNovember 13, 2019The California Public Utilities Commission opened a formal investigation Wednesday into the pre-emptive power outages that left large parts of the state without power in October.
State GovernmentAs Power Shut Offs Increase, California Counties Are Making Plans For Elections Without ElectricityNovember 13, 2019 | Scott RoddAfter California utilities cut power to millions of customers in October, counties are using pre-election surveys to make sure polling places and vote-counting centers have equipment needed to mitigate the impact of power shutoffs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamFrom Tikka Masala to Mexican BBQ, Home Kitchens Set To Expand Across StateNovember 12, 2019 | Scott RoddRiverside County is the first in California to allow amateur chefs to welcome diners into their homes or offer take-out foods. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.