State Government

From A ‘Real And Unprecedented’ Crisis to ‘Courage And Perseverance’: A Look Back At Gov. Jerry Brown’s Recent State Of The State Addresses

January 24, 2018 | Ben Adler

For one final time Thursday morning, California Gov. Jerry Brown will stride into the Assembly chambers to — as the California Constitution reads — “report on the condition of the state.”

State Government

Governor Brown's Three Key State Of The State Words: Facts, Truth And Science

January 26, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Gov. Jerry Brown said the words "science, facts and the truth" about a dozen times during his State of the State address where he pledged to defend health care and immigration rights.

TRUE: 27 Percent Of Californians 'Were Born In A Foreign Land'

January 24, 2017 | Chris Nichols

In his State of the State Address, Gov. Jerry Brown says immigrants are an integral part of California. He also says "27 percent" of Californians or "almost 11 million were born in a foreign land." We decided to fact-check Brown on those numbers.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

A Preview Of Gov. Jerry Brown's State Of The State

January 24, 2017

Gov. Jerry Brown delivers his State of the State Address to Californians Tuesday. What’s his outlook for California this year and will he position the state against Washington’s conservative policies? Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler has a preview.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

State Of The State: A Nation Engaged Participants Say What They Want To Hear

January 24, 2017

Gov. Jerry Brown lays out his State of the State Tuesday. A diverse group of Californians across the political spectrum discuss what they would like to hear from the governor in his speech.