Insight With Vicki GonzalezFormer Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Discusses President Trump's National Guard Border DeploymentApril 10, 2018Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta about President Donald Trump’s request to deploy California National Guard troops to the Mexican border. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Jerry Brown Might Agree To President Trump's National Guard Border Deployment In CaliforniaApril 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown has the legal right to reject President Trump’s request to deploy California National Guard troops to the Mexican border. But there are reasons for Brown to consider approving it, despite Trump’s deep unpopularity in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareShould California Regulate Cost Of Health-Care Services? Proposed New Law Would Put State In Charge Of Pricing.April 9, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaHealth advocates and labor groups are pushing for a plan they say would lower health care costs, but pusback from physicians and insurance providers is already springing up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Ken Rudin Examines California's Opposition To The Trump AdministrationApril 9, 2018Will Gov. Jerry Brown send the National Guard to the Mexican border as President Donald Trump has requested? Ken Rudin weighs in. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Staffer Quit Amid Harassment ProbeApril 6, 2018(AP) — A high-level staffer in the California Assembly resigned this year during an investigation that found it likely he sexually harassed two female employees, according to documents released Friday.
State GovernmentWhat President Trump Could Do If Jerry Brown Rejects California National Guard Deployment To BorderApril 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerWe’re still waiting for word from Gov. Jerry Brown about whether he’ll agree to President Trump’s request to deploy California National Guard troops to the Mexican border. What would Trump's options be if Brown says no? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Mum On Trump's National Guard Deployment, But Lawmakers Start To Speak UpApril 5, 2018 | Ben AdlerEvery border state governor has embraced President Trump’s requested deployment of National Guard troops to the Mexican border — except in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown remained quiet Thursday for a second straight day. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCSU Faculty And Students Push For More Funding, Aided By Legislative LeadersApril 4, 2018 | Ben BradfordStudents and faculty rallying for more money for the California State University system received support from leaders of the state Legislature Wednesday, though without a commitment beyond the governor's proposed budget. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia National Guard 'Will Promptly Review' Trump's Troop Deployment To Mexican BorderApril 4, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration says it’s reviewing President Trump’s proclamation deploying National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer Mendoza Staffer Who Reported Misconduct Sues California Senate, Alleging RetaliationApril 3, 2018A former California Senate staffer has filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired in retaliation for complaining that former Sen. Tony Mendoza sexually harassed a young woman working in his office through a fellowship program.
