Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Proposes New Process For Handling Sexual Harassment ComplaintsJune 18, 2018A subcommittee meets Monday to discuss proposed overhauls to handling complaints in the Assemby and Senate in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Reopens Investigation Into Groping Claim Against #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina GarciaJune 13, 2018(AP) — The California Legislature is resuming an investigation into groping allegations against Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia after her accuser appealed a finding that didn't substantiate his claim.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Back At Work After Being Cleared Of Groping ChargeMay 25, 2018Embattled California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is back on the Assembly floor for the first time since an investigation found allegations she groped a male staffer unsubstantiated.
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.
Woman Sues California Senate For Firing Her After She Reported She Was RapedMay 3, 2018 | Bob MoffittA woman who reported she was raped in December of 2016 by an Assembly employee was fired in September of the following year. She says Senate leadership did nothing to help her as she struggled emotionally with the effects of the attack. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After InvestigationMarch 8, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government#MeToo Movement Arrives (In Form of Art) At California Democratic ConventionFebruary 28, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerTwo artists brought interactive installations to last weekend's gathering, where women's issues were front and center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-ElectionFebruary 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaHis resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six WomenFebruary 20, 2018 | Ben AdlerA summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Takes Leave Of Absence Amid Capitol Sexual Harassment InvestigationFebruary 9, 2018 | Ben AdlerDemocratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia has been one of the most outspoken state lawmakers against sexual misconduct in California politics. Now she’s taking a leave of absence while an investigation against her proceeds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
