State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom Mostly Ends State's National Guard Border DeploymentFebruary 11, 2019 | Ben AdlerGov. Gavin Newsom says he’s pulling most of the 360 California National Guard troops off the Mexican border to avoid what he calls a ‘gray area’ on whether they’re actually participating in immigration enforcement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Newsom Rescinds Troop Deployment, Another Democrat Enters Presidential RaceFebruary 11, 2019Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins Insight to discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom pulling most of the California National Guard Troops deloyed to the Mexican border, and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announcing her run for president. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGetting Your Hands On California Campaign Finance Records Could Get EasierFebruary 8, 2019 | Chris NicholsCampaign finance reports for local candidates would have to be posted online under a new bill proposed at the Capitol. Those same documents for state and federal candidates must already be available on the Internet. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Competing Approaches To Curb California Police ShootingsFebruary 7, 2019In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Adler details the two different bills aimed at reducing police shootings in California. He also looks at the differences in the style and substance of former Gov. Jerry Brown and new Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamIn Style And Substance, Gavin Newsom Goes His Own WayFebruary 7, 2019 | Ben AdlerGavin Newsom is proving to be a very different California governor than Jerry Brown. At least, the second Gov. Jerry Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThere Will Be Two Police Use-Of-Force Bills In California This Year After Negotiations Experience SetbackFebruary 6, 2019 | Ben AdlerLaw enforcement and civil liberties groups have introduced rival bills, but are open to continue discussions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Refuses To Release Misconduct Records For Department Of Justice OfficersFebruary 6, 2019 | Nadine SebaiXavier Becerra is refusing to budge when it comes to releasing law enforcement misconduct records required under a new state law.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Wage New Battle With Dialysis IndustryFebruary 4, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaA yearslong debate about dialysis company profits continues with a new bill that’s already drawing opposition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaCalifornia Could Insure Many More People — But It Will Come At A PriceJanuary 31, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers received a first look Friday at the costs tied to an ambitious plan to provide health insurance for more California residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate GoalsJanuary 31, 2019PG&E is key to helping California meet its ambitious goal of zero carbon electricity by mid-century. Now there's concern that the utility's bankruptcy may set that back.