State GovernmentSacramento Councilmember Angelique Ashby Joins Race For State SenateMay 12, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanAshby joins a crowded field of candidates that include fellow city councilmember Eric Guerra, a local pastor and organizer Dr. Tecoy Porter, and former state insurance commissioner Dave Jones.
State GovernmentCan Newsom Build On Pandemic Lessons To End Homelessness?May 12, 2021With a budget surplus bonanza, Gov. Newsom calls for spending $12 billion more to end homelessness in California. One idea: expanding motel conversions, an emergency plan during the pandemic.
State GovernmentInterview: Bonta Says Combating Anti-AAPI Violence, Police Misconduct Will Be Priorities As California Attorney GeneralMay 11, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia State Attorney General Rob Bonta has made history as the state’s first Filipino American in the position. While he may be running again for his seat in 2022, Bonta has plans laid out to help the AAPI community, work on racial justice with Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Was Caitlyn Jenner Released By A District Attorney After Killing Someone?May 10, 2021 | Steven RascónA Facebook post on April 25 claims Caitlyn Jenner “literally killed someone 6 years ago in the streets and was released by a District Attorney.”
State GovernmentFacing A Recall And A Massive Surplus, Gov. Newsom Proposes More Stimulus ChecksMay 10, 2021Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to send billions in state surplus dollars back to residents. Republicans who support recalling Newsom from office are questioning his timing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentInterview: New Sen. Alex Padilla Has Limited Time To Prove Himself To California VotersMay 6, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Sen. Alex Padilla has been in office for 100 days and will face an election next year after being appointed to Vice President Kamala Harris' former seat. He said his focus will be on infrastructure, climate change and immigration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims By Recall Election Candidate John Cox And Gov. Gavin NewsomMay 6, 2021 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California found Cox distorted plans for a good behavior plan for prison inmates, while Newsom’s claim the recall election could cost “hundreds of millions of dollars” is on the right track. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No, California Gov. Newsom Did Not ‘Just Let 76,000 Inmates Out Of Jail,’ As Recall Candidate John Cox Falsely ClaimedMay 6, 2021 | Chris NicholsCalifornia expanded a good behavior credit program that will make thousands of inmates eligible for somewhat shorter sentences, but a state prisons spokesperson said no releases are expected for months or years.
State GovernmentRepublican Challengers Officially Launch Campaigns As California Recall Begins In EarnestMay 4, 2021 | Nicole NixonCalifornia’s recall election went into full swing Tuesday, with two Republican candidates launching campaigns while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated his record managing the state during the pandemic and other emergencies.
State GovernmentThree Major Progressive Proposals Just Stalled In California’s LegislatureMay 3, 2021 | Scott RoddThe bills aimed to create a single-payer health care system, ban political contributions from corporations and levy a wealth tax on the richest Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.