Lawmakers Propose Limits On University of California PowerMay 23, 2018Several state lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a plan to curb the University of California's power by limiting salaries and putting checks on the UC president's authority.
University Of California Workers Start 3-Day Strike Over PayMay 7, 2018 | Adhiti BandlamudiThousands of custodians, security guards, gardeners and other service workers at University of California campuses started a three-day strike Monday to address pay inequalities and demand higher wages. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State And Local Agencies Aid DREAMers Facing Federal DeadlineOctober 3, 2017 | Julia MitricState and local agencies and colleges across California are mobilizing to help "Dreamers" meet a key federal deadline this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNumber Of UC Retirees Collecting Six-Figure Pensions Has IncreasedSeptember 25, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerThe number of University of California retirees collecting six-figure pensions has increased 60 percent since 2012 - and those increasingly generous retirement packages are being paid for in part by students' tuition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUC Regents Commit To Audit RecommendationsMay 19, 2017The UC Board of Regents met on Thursday in San Francisco in the aftermath of a scathing audit, which claimed $175 million were kept in reserves. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler was at the meeting and has details. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Interview With Assembly Speaker Anthony RendonMay 4, 2017Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler spoke with California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon following calls to strip the University of California of its constitutional independence following a scathing audit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Bills, Protests Happen In California In Response To Trump's Actions On ImmigrationFebruary 3, 2017Is California poised for a battle against the Trump administration on immigration? Capital Bureau Chief Ben Adler explains fast-tracked legislation from Kevin de Leon plus other action around the Capital. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocrats Disagree With Governor Brown Over Middle-Class ScholarshipsFebruary 1, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and California Democrats are disagreeing over renewing the Middle Class Scholarship program, which is approaching the tail end of its four-year plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMental Health Bill Focuses On College StudentsMarch 8, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasAssemblyman Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would match college funding on mental health services dollar-for-dollar. While the details are still getting worked out, it could increase accessibility for combating mental health stigma.
State GovernmentUC Looks To Expand Student EnrollmentNovember 19, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe University of California wants to increase its undergraduate population by about 5 percent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
