State GovernmentAssembly Investigation Clears #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Of Groping Male Staffer But Says She Used Vulgar LanguageMay 17, 2018 | Ben AdlerA California Assembly investigation into complaints of sexual harassment by Democrat Cristina Garcia has found the most severe allegations to be unsubstantiated. But it did substantiate lesser complaints against the assemblywoman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Make Employers Keep Sex Misconduct ComplaintsMay 14, 2018(AP) — California may soon require employers to keep records of sexual misconduct complaints under a bill advancing through the state Legislature.
State GovernmentDespite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling, Don’t Expect California To Legalize Sports Wagering Anytime SoonMay 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerEfforts to legalize sports gaming in California have new momentum from Monday's U.S Supreme Court ruling. But it’ll be years, if ever, before you can legally bet on the Giants or Dodgers at your nearby casino, card room or race track—or even online. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCandidates Spend Big In California Lieutenant Governor RaceMay 13, 2018(AP) — California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom once joked his job doesn't involve much governing. But that's not stopping candidates from shelling out millions to replace him.
Health CareNo Major Bump For Medi-Cal, Covered California in Governor’s Revise Despite Push From LawmakersMay 11, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Jerry Brown opted not to include major investments in public health insurance programs in his budget revision on Friday, citing a preference for one-time spending measures over long-term commitments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Projects $9 Billion ‘May Revise’ Budget Surplus As Gov. Jerry Brown Continues To Urge Fiscal PrudenceMay 11, 2018 | Nick Miller | Ben Adler"As Isaac Newton observed: What goes up must come down," Brown said Friday at the Capitol.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Devotes Nearly $100 Million To Address Wildfire ThreatsMay 10, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroGov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Thursday to improve the health of the state's forests. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Hopefuls Face Off In Crucial Primary DebateMay 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerWhen the six leading candidates for California governor debated Tuesday night in San Jose for what might be the only time in this final month before the June 5 primary election, their tactics illustrated each campaign’s strategy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Governor Candidates Go Head-To-Head In Primary DebateMay 9, 2018How did the six top candidates for California's next governor do in their first televised meetup? CapRadio's Ben Adler has analysis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Examines Gubernatorial Candidates' Debate ClaimsMay 9, 2018PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols shares his impressions from the governor's debate. Were the six participating candidates truthful? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.