Insight With Vicki GonzalezGovernor’s Debate PreviewOctober 8, 2018Republican and Democratic Candidates face off in only debate before Tuesday’s election. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJohn Cox, Gavin Newsom Poised For Only Debate Monday As California Governor’s Race Enters Home StretchOctober 8, 2018 | Ben AdlerNewsom and Cox will meet for their only general election debate Monday morning as counties begin sending out vote-by-mail ballots. In a state of nearly 40 million people, where campaigns know they must reach voters on TV, the debate is radio-only. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProp 6 Proponents Charge Government Agencies With Using Tax Dollars To Influence ElectionOctober 3, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe campaign to repeal California’s recent gas tax increase for transportation projects in California says government agencies are illegally using public money to drum up opposition to Proposition 6. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Governor Brown Signs Flurry of BillsOctober 2, 2018Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler wraps up the legislative session with information of a variety of bills signed by Governor Brown this weekend Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFrom Net Neutrality To #MeToo, Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Bills Into Law For Final TimeSeptember 30, 2018 | Ben AdlerBrown saved some sweeping pieces of legislation until the end, including a net neutrality bill that immediately drew a lawsuit from the Trump administration, and a flurry of measures spurred by the Me Too movement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Is First State To Require Women On Corporate BoardsSeptember 30, 2018California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors, one of several laws boosting or protecting women that Gov. Jerry Brown signed Sunday.
State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown Continues Mixed Track Record On California Gun Control BillsSeptember 28, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown signed several gun control bills Friday while vetoing others. He also rejected a measure that would have allowed bars in California’s largest cities to stay open until 4 a.m. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Vetoes Bill To Extend California Bar HoursSeptember 28, 2018California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have let bars in some cities serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
State GovernmentNew California Law Aims to Save Students Money On TextbooksSeptember 28, 2018 | Sami SotoAssembly Bill 2385 urges publishers to post online detailed descriptions of changes to new textbook editions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bills On Immigration, Family Leave, Marijuana UseSeptember 27, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown made decisions Thursday on bills related to whether non-citizens can serve on local government boards, extending family leave to military families, the use of medical cannabis products on pets, and other actions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.