State GovernmentWhy Gavin Newsom And Kevin McCarthy Both Want The Same Results In California’s June Gubernatorial PrimaryMay 4, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere’s some fresh intrigue in the California governor’s race just days before voting begins, with a big-name endorsement on the Republican side and the first attack ad on the Democratic side.
State GovernmentRecording Artist, Puppeteer Among 27 Candidates for California GovernorApril 2, 2018 | Chris NicholsFormer big city mayors, a puppeteer and a even a ‘transhumanist lecturer’ are all officially running for California governor. Voters will be able to select from 27 people on the recently published certified list of candidates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has California’s Homeless Population ‘Skyrocketed’? And How Does It Rate Nationwide?March 27, 2018 | Chris NicholsThe state has wrestled with this topic for decades, but has homelessness really "skyrocketed"? And how does its per capita and overall homeless population compare with other states?
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLegislature Releases Document Trove Detailing Sexual HarassmentFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps the disclosure of several documents related to harassment allegations and settlements in the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGubernatorial Candidate Travis Allen: Arrest Jerry Brown For Defying Federal Immigration LawsFebruary 1, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe Trump administration has said it may try to prosecute elected officials in "sanctuary" states and cities who defy federal immigration law. Republican Asm. Travis Allen says that should include the man he hopes to replace as California governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
No, Californians Do Not Overwhelmingly Oppose Sanctuary PoliciesJanuary 9, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California takes a look at a recent claim made by GOP Assemblyman and candidate for governor Travis Allen where he states that "seventy four percent of Californians are absolutely against sanctuary state" policies.
Travis Allen’s Mostly False Claim On The California Gas TaxDecember 15, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican candidate for California governor Travis Allen claimed the state’s gas tax increase does nothing to solve California’s notorious traffic woes.
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?
State GovernmentCandidate for California Governor Gavin Newsom Far Ahead In Race For CashAugust 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsNewsom has raised more money during first half of this year than the three other top Democrats in the governor's race – combined.
Conservative GOP Lawmaker Jumps Into Calif. Governor's RaceJune 22, 2017 | Ben BradfordA second Republican candidate has entered the race for California governor in 2018. Huntington Beach Assemblyman Travis Allen announced his candidacy Thursday.
