Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat With Sac Bee's Alexei KoseffMarch 2, 2018 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Bee reporter Alexei Koseff tracks gun control legislation and the investigation into Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sen. Tony Mendoza Apologizes, Asks To Keep His Job After Sexual Misconduct AllegationsFebruary 21, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe full California Senate is expected to debate on Thursday whether to censure Sen. Tony Mendoza over alleged sexual misconduct. Options include a suspension, with or without pay, or expulsion. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Would Boost Privacy For California Marijuana CustomersFebruary 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe bill has no ability to prevent federal authorities from seizing customer information, but could slow the flow of unwanted junk mail. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Get Tougher Penalties For Handling Phones While Driving Under New BillFebruary 12, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe proposal for tougher penalties follows a 2017 law that banned all hand-held use of electronic devices while driving, including music and mapping applications.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Hopes Bot Bill Sheds Light On Fake Social Media AccountsFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles said his bill would not ban bots. Instead, it would shed light on the fake accounts that simulate real people and spread waves of false information across their platforms, the lawmaker said. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFour Current California Lawmakers, Including Governor Candidate Travis Allen, Named In Sexual Harassment ClaimsFebruary 2, 2018 | Nick Miller | Ben Adler | Bob Moffitt | Sammy CaiolaThe California Senate and Assembly released 12 years of documents that show a combined 18 substantiated or well-founded sexual harassment complaints against state lawmakers or top staffers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLaw Expands Safety Requirements For New Swimming Pools in CaliforniaDecember 21, 2017 | Chris NicholsA law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 requires new and remodeled pools in California to have an additional safety layer to protect children from drowning.
State GovernmentNew California Law Bans Smoking, Ingesting Marijuana While Driving Or Riding In CarDecember 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsThe sale of recreational pot will be legal at shops across California starting in January, but consumers won’t be able to light up or snack on any marijuana products while driving or riding as a passenger in a car. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentStalled Bill To Help California Schools Fight Fake News To Be RevivedDecember 11, 2017 | Chris NicholsThree bills aimed at fighting fake news stalled at the Capitol this past year. State Sen. Bill Dodd says he'll revive his media literacy bill in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTwo Gas Tax Repeal Efforts Compete To Make California's 2018 BallotNovember 6, 2017 | Chris NicholsTwo separate campaigns are seeking to repeal California's controversial gas tax increase. How are the repeal efforts different, and will they help or hurt each other as they try to make it on the November 2018 ballot?
