State Government California Voting Will Soon Be Underway October 6, 2014 Voting for the November elections will soon be underway in California. Vote-by-mail ballots are being sent out. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Prop 47 Seeks To Reduce California Prison Population October 6, 2014 | Ed Joyce A measure on the California November ballot would reduce some drug possession and theft-related felony crimes to misdemeanors. Proponents say it would reduce prison overcrowding and prison costs. Opponents say it would put dangerous criminals back on the streets and overcrowd local jails. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Voters To Decide On Off-Reservation Casino October 6, 2014 | Katie Orr California voters will decide this November whether a California Indian tribe can move forward with plans to build an off-reservation casino Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Centuries-Old Benefit Lets U.S. Lawmakers Use Tax Dollars For Social Media October 6, 2014 | Matt Laslo A mailing privilege given by the Founding Fathers in the 18th Century to U.S. lawmakers so they could stay in touch with folks back home is being used to pay for social media advertising in the 21st Century. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Tight Race For California School Superintendent September 25, 2014 | Katie Orr The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is one of the lesser know offices in California. But it’s one of the closest races in an otherwise quiet election season. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Kashkari's Toy Train Smash? How About A Car...Or A Toilet September 24, 2014 | Ben Adler Republican gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari's offer to give $25 gas cards to Californians who smash toy trains at an event today in Burbank isn't the first political stunt from a campaign looking for media attention. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Retains Lead In Governor's Race September 24, 2014 | Katie Orr Governor Jerry Brown holds a commanding lead in his bid for reelection Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government No Party Preference Voters Surge In California September 23, 2014 | Katie Orr Nearly a quarter of California voters are rejecting party labels. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Women Underrepresented In Elected Office September 17, 2014 | Katie Orr A new study shows California is a long way from achieving gender parity among state and local elected officials
State Government Secretary Of State Candidates Focus On Technology, Flexibility September 11, 2014 | Katie Orr Both candidates running for California Secretary of State say the state would benefit from better use of technology and more flexible voting practices.
General Election ResultsNovember 4, 2014Capital Public Radio provides results for the Nov. 4, 2014, General Election. Gov. Jerry Brown has won a record 4th term. Sacramento's Strong Mayor measure is trailing and the U.S. 7th Congressional District race is extremely tight.
California Congressional RacesNovember 4, 2014Several U.S. Congressional District seats are up for grabs in this year's November General Election.
Governor's RaceNovember 4, 2014Republican Neel Kashkari is challenging Democrat Jerry Brown to be the next governor in the Nov. 4 General Election.
Sacramento City Council: Races For District 3 And District 8November 4, 2014Jeff Harris and Cyril Shah are vying for the Sacramento City Council District 3 seat.
