State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Announces Changes At Troubled DMVJuly 23, 2019Newsom released a report detailing efforts the DMV is making to improve services after wait times averaged two hours last summer, prompting outrage from lawmakers and customers.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom’s Office Says California Agencies Met Sexual Harassment Training Goal. But Dozens Of Departments Remain Out Of Compliance.July 19, 2019 | Scott RoddA CapRadio investigation found that, in 2018, nearly 60 percent of agencies surveyed by the State Personnel Board did not provide this training. That compares to 25 percent of those surveyed in 2016. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Gavin Newsom Made Progress On His Pledge To Boost California’s Housing Supply?July 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsOn the campaign trail, Gavin Newsom promised to rapidly expand California's housing supply, saying he would "lead the effort to develop 3.5 million new housing units" by 2025 to address the state's affordable housing crisis.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bail Industry's Latest Effort To Stay In Business? Ask Voters For Constitutional Protection.July 17, 2019 | Ben AdlerThe battle over whether the state should eliminate cash bail is moving toward a double-barreled showdown at the ballot box.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo Speaks From El Salvador, Part 2July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleIn Part Two, California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, speaking from El Salvador, talks about how her family came to the U.S., her university studies, how she feels about how the media handles news from the border and how she entered government. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo Speaks From El Salvador, Part 1July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAssemblymember Wendy Carrillo joined Gov. Gavin Newsom on a trip to El Salvador in April of this year. Carrillo talked about the importance of the relationship between California and El Salvador and why Salvadorans are coming to the U.S. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Stopped Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints Years Ago. What Happens Now?July 17, 2019 | Cody DrabbleAt the height of the Me Too movement, California leaders couldn’t answer basic questions about the prevalence of sexual harassment complaints across state agencies. That’s because the state eliminated its tracking system in 2012. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gavin Newsom Promised College Savings Accounts For Kindergarteners. He’s Taken A $50 Million StepJuly 16, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom promised to create a "financial foundation for college beginning in kindergarten." We wanted to know what progress, if any, Newsom has made. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Reduce Welfare Payments To Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their ChildrenJuly 12, 2019 | Scott RoddThe proposal would eliminate so-called personal belief exemptions for parents who do not want to immunize their children. Failure to vaccinate could result in a penalty deducted from families’ benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState May Push Cities And Counties To Draw 'Fairer' DistrictsJuly 12, 2019The Supreme Court has given lawmakers the greenlight to gerrymander, but two California bills could drive the state even further in the other direction.