State GovernmentMendoza Pushes Back Against Harassment Allegations In Letter To SupportersNovember 29, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia state Senator Tony Mendoza is going on the offensive in denying sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHarassment Victims Say Assembly Rules Enable MisconductNovember 29, 2017 | Jen PicardState Government reporter Ben Bradford updates on how the California Legislature is handling harassment allegations and the resignation of Raul Bocanegra. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBocanegra Resigns, Mendoza Loses Chairmanship After Harassment AllegationsNovember 27, 2017 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately, after multiple women alleged he groped them or made unwanted sexual advances. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArtists Discuss The Intersection Of Entertainment And Rape CultureNovember 21, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFaceless No More creator Sarah Marie Hawkins and Retrograde Collective founder Arielle Robbins discuss sexual harassment in the arts entertainment industry and how the local community of artists is responding. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAsm. Bocanegra To Resign Next Year Following Sexual Harassment AllegationsNovember 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Asm. Raul Bocanegra says he will resign — though not until next September, the day after the Legislature adjourns for the year — after allegations of sexual misconduct. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Concerns Emerge About Senate Fellows Director's Judgment, ConductNovember 17, 2017 | Ben AdlerA California Senate staffer told an associate last year the director of the Senate Fellows Program knew about state Sen. Tony Mendoza’s reputation for inappropriate behavior with women, yet still placed a female student Fellow in his Capitol office.
State GovernmentCalif. Senate Says Sexual Harassment Complaints Will Be Investigated By Outside GroupNovember 13, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe Senate has announced it will hire an outside firm to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and abuse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSexual Harassment At The CapitolNovember 8, 2017 | Chris RemingtonMelanie Mason with the Los Angeles Times and Laurel Rosenhall with CALmatters discuss the ongoing sexual harassment controversy at the California Capitol and how they’ve been covering it as reporters. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalif. Legislative Staff Might Finally Get Whistleblower ProtectionNovember 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor four straight years, the California Senate has quietly shelved an Assembly bill that would have provided whistleblower protection to legislative employees. Now, the sexual harassment turmoil at the Capitol could give the bill new life. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFirst Name Emerges In Capitol Sexual Harassment ScandalOctober 27, 2017 | Ben AdlerA California Assemblyman is the first lawmaker to be named in the sexual harassment scandal sweeping through the state Capitol. A legislative staffer says Democrat Raul Bocanegra groped her at a public event eight years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
