State GovernmentCalifornia Will Allow Backers To Drop Local Ballot MeasuresJuly 20, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation giving local governments the chance to negotiate deals to withdraw ballot initiatives.
State GovernmentInitiatives Backed By Children's Hospitals, Paint Industry Set For California's November BallotJune 26, 2018 | Ben AdlerTwo new ballot initiatives have cleared the signature-verification hurdle to become eligible to go before voters in November: one backed by children’s hospitals and the other by the paint industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Rent Control Initiative Supporters, Opponents Sought Deal To Avoid Ballot Fight — But FailedJune 22, 2018 | Ben AdlerAfter negotiations failed to reach a deal to avoid a costly campaign this fall, Californians are set to vote on whether to repeal the state law that limits local rent control ordinances known as "Costa-Hawkins." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Campaign Finance Regulator Resigns Before ElectionMay 30, 2018 | Ben BradfordFair Political Practices Commission chairperson Jodi Remke announced Tuesday that she will step down on Friday. It follows months of acrimony with other commissioners.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-ElectionFebruary 22, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaHis resignation followed an outside investigation, which found that Mendoza likely engaged in "flirtatious or sexually suggestive" behavior with six different women, including former staffers and fellows. The allegations date back to 2007. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKevin de León Runs Against Dianne Feinstein To Represent California In U.S. SenateFebruary 14, 2018 | Chris Remington | Cody DrabbleCalifornia state Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León discusses his run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: Nunes Memo Recap And ReactionsFebruary 5, 2018 | Cody DrabbleKen Rudin recaps the fallout from the Devin Nunes memo, along with reactions by Rep. Adam Schiff and President Donald Trump, and he previews the potential fight over the response by House Democrats. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
State GovernmentFour Current California Lawmakers, Including Governor Candidate Travis Allen, Named In Sexual Harassment ClaimsFebruary 2, 2018 | Nick Miller | Ben Adler | Bob Moffitt | Sammy CaiolaThe California Senate and Assembly released 12 years of documents that show a combined 18 substantiated or well-founded sexual harassment complaints against state lawmakers or top staffers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Bills On Net Neutrality, Taxes, Environmental Regulation; A Look At Governor's Race SpendingFebruary 2, 2018 | Chris RemingtonBen Bradford joins for Capitol Chat to discuss bills focused on net neutrality, taxes and environmental regulation. He also recaps the state of the 2018 California governor's race. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
