Insight With Vicki GonzalezEastin: Jerry Brown “Has Really Hurt” California SchoolsOctober 31, 2017 | Ben AdlerDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Gov. Jerry Brown of “tepid” and “timid” leadership – especially on schools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Do Millennials Have ‘Only A 50-50 Chance’ Of Doing Better Financially Than Their Parents?October 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCandidate for California governor Delaine Eastin says she wants to create "an economy that works for everyone." But with the state’s affordable housing crisis and deep poverty, Eastin believes that’s not happening now, especially for young people.
State GovernmentSingle-Payer Is Lone Contrast In First Meeting Of Democratic Gubernatorial CandidatesOctober 22, 2017 | Ben AdlerWhen the four Democratic candidates in next year’s California governor’s race debated for the first time Sunday, they really only disagreed over one thing: single-payer health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: California Gubernatorial Candidate ForumOctober 22, 2017Four Democratic candidates for California Governor will speak together Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at a forum in Anaheim. Watch live here.
State GovernmentChad Mayes Considering Run For California GovernorOctober 20, 2017 | Ben AdlerFormer Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes, who drew scorn and fury from party activists this summer after negotiating a cap-and-trade deal with Democrats, says he's not currently running for California governor, but won't "rule it out."
Did LA’s Violent Crime Drop By Nearly Half During Villaraigosa’s Time As Mayor?October 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsDuring his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezVillaraigosa: Give California Mayors Control Over Local SchoolsOctober 4, 2017 | Ben Adler | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler kicked off his six-part series interviewing candidates for the California Governor's race in 2018. This week, he interviewed former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGubernatorial Candidates Chiang, Newsom Spar Over Vegas Shooting CommentsOctober 2, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe shooting in Las Vegas immediately led to calls from Democratic officials in California for their federal counterparts to tighten the nation’s gun laws, using the state's laws as a model – and some sparring between two candidates for governor.
Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail?September 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
John Chiang’s Claim On California’s Affordable Housing Doesn’t Add UpSeptember 13, 2017 | Chris NicholsState Treasurer John Chiang has made boosting California’s supply of affordable housing a key talking point during his run for governor. But how new housing has really been built?
