State GovernmentObama, On Campaign Swing In Southern California, Urges 'Sanity In Our Politics'September 8, 2018(AP) — Former President Barack Obama didn't mention President Donald Trump by name during a 20-minute speech in the key Southern California battleground of Orange County but the allusions were clear.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Signs Bill To Block Drilling ExpansionSeptember 8, 2018Jerry Brown has signed legislation that would ban docks, pipelines or other onshore infrastructure needed to support new offshore drilling rigs.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Controversy At The DMV, Public Safety Bills Move On To GovernorSeptember 7, 2018Extreme wait times and revelations about incorrect information in voter registrations continue to plague the Department of Motor Vehicles, while California District Attorneys urge the governor to veto two new public safety bills. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia District Attorneys Urge Governor Jerry Brown To Veto Two Crime BillsSeptember 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerOne of the measures would prohibit all 14- and 15-year-old criminal defendants from being tried as adults. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia DMV May Have Botched 23,000 Voter RegistrationsSeptember 6, 2018DMV technicians may have botched about 23,000 Californians' voter registrations under the state's new "motor voter law," according to a letter from the department. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposition 6: The Fight Over Last Year’s California Gas Tax HikeSeptember 5, 2018 | Nadine SebaiCalifornians will be voting on 11 ballot measures in November. One of the most contested is Proposition 6, which would repeal last year’s fuel tax and vehicle fee increases. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornian Dynasty: Reflecting On The Legacy Of The Brown FamilySeptember 5, 2018 | Bert JohnsonJournalist and author Miriam Pawel just published her latest book, “The Browns Of California,” which follows the careers of the state’s most well-recognized political dynasty. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornians' Relationship With Plastic Could Change Under Bills Headed To GovernorSeptember 4, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe five bills are designed to interrupt the lifecycle of plastic in the environment, such as restricting the availability of plastic straws and non-recyclable take out containers at restaurants, and increasing funding for recycling centers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Candidate Faces Ethics PanelSeptember 4, 2018Steven Bailey, a Republican who served as an El Dorado County judge from 2009 through August 2017, is accused of using the job to aid his political campaign, improperly accepting gifts and steering business to a firm where his son worked.
State GovernmentLawmakers Approve Releasing Police Video 45 Days After An Officer ShootingAugust 31, 2018 | Ben BradfordTwo measures passed by the Legislature late Friday night would require the release of body camera footage and records related to shootings and deadly use-of-force incidents.