Jerry Brown Paddles Left, Paddles Right On #MeToo LawsOctober 3, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill clarifying that a single incident of harassment can be enough to meet the legal standard.
State GovernmentFormer California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding DeniedAugust 28, 2018The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.
Sacramento Third Quarter Hiring Expected To Rise SlightlyJuly 11, 2018 | Steve MilneSixty-six percent of Sacramento area employers say they intend to hire between now and September - up about one-percent from the previous quarter. That's according to a new poll of the region's top companies. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigations Policy Approved By California LawmakersJune 25, 2018 | Ben AdlerUnder new rules, announced earlier this month, an investigative unit would look at all complaints, collect evidence and interview witnesses. A panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Legislature Proposes New Process For Handling Sexual Harassment ComplaintsJune 18, 2018A subcommittee meets Monday to discuss proposed overhauls to handling complaints in the Assemby and Senate in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Reopens Investigation Into Groping Claim Against #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina GarciaJune 13, 2018(AP) — The California Legislature is resuming an investigation into groping allegations against Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia after her accuser appealed a finding that didn't substantiate his claim.
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Back At Work After Being Cleared Of Groping ChargeMay 25, 2018Embattled California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is back on the Assembly floor for the first time since an investigation found allegations she groped a male staffer unsubstantiated.
California Court Body Has Paid $500K To Settle Sex ClaimsMarch 25, 2018(AP) - The policymaking body for California's courts says it has paid more than $500,000 in taxpayer funds since 2011 to settle five complaints of sexual harassment against judges and court employees.
State GovernmentNo More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After InvestigationMarch 8, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government#MeToo Movement Arrives (In Form of Art) At California Democratic ConventionFebruary 28, 2018 | Sally LongeneckerTwo artists brought interactive installations to last weekend's gathering, where women's issues were front and center. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
