Rent Control Could Change Dramatically As Millions Of Dollars Pour Into Proposition 10 Debate September 4, 2018 | Chris Nichols The potential expansion of rent control under the measure has spurred debate over whether it’s the right answer to the state’s ever-climbing rents. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Rent Control Proponents File Signatures For Ballot Measure August 30, 2018 | Nick Miller Proponents of a measure to enact "rent stabilization" say they submitted enough signatures on Thursday to qualify for the ballot. The catch: Supporters will have to wait another two years to vote on it. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
GOP Governor Candidate John Cox Shares Story Comparing Long California DMV Waits To Holocaust August 15, 2018 | Ben Adler | Andrew Nixon | Nick Miller The Republican gubernatorial candidate and businessman relayed the story of a Holocaust survivor during a California DMV visit on Wednesday. A campaign spokesperson says Cox “misspoke.” Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rent Control Fuels Costliest Fight On California 2018 Ballot August 12, 2018 (AP) — A Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California.
State Government Gavin Newsom, John Cox Debate Debates In California Governor’s Race August 2, 2018 | Ben Adler With large leads in both polls and fundraising, Democrat Gavin Newsom is signaling that he’ll only hold one general election debate against Republican John Cox in the California governor’s race. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento City Council Puts Sales Tax Increase On November Ballot July 31, 2018 | Nick Miller | Bob Moffitt City officials approved a ballot measure that would renew ‘Measure U’ for the fall election. It would double the existing half-cent tax, make it permanent, and generate an estimated $100 million in annual revenue. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Court Blocks Measure Asking Voters To Split California In Three July 18, 2018 A measure that would divide California into three parts won't appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court decided Wednesday. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez PolitiFact CA: Did Gavin Newsom Separate Families? July 18, 2018 PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols checks out a claim made by Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government How Helpful Is The California Democratic Party’s Endorsement Of Kevin De León Over Dianne Feinstein? July 16, 2018 | Ben Adler The California state senator got a boost over the weekend in his underdog campaign to unseat Feinstein this fall: an endorsement from the state Democratic Party. But it might not bring De León as much help as his backers hope. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Democratic Party Snubs Feinstein, Endorses de León In Senate Race July 14, 2018 (AP) — The California Democratic Party has snubbed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein by giving its endorsement to her rival, state Sen. Kevin de Leon. It's an embarrassment for Feinstein, who had urged members to stay neutral in the race.