State GovernmentNewsom rejects $1B in homelessness funding, igniting a blame gameNovember 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom rejected every homelessness plan submitted by cities and counties for the funding, saying “everyone has to do better.” Local governments say they are limited without a statewide plan.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly 10th District: Meet the candidates running to represent Sacramento and Elk GroveNovember 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonTwo Democratic council members from neighboring cities are facing off for a California Assembly seat. CapRadio spoke with each of them about inflation, homelessness and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDavid DePape charged with assault, attempted kidnapping in attack on Paul PelosiNovember 1, 2022DePape faces a maximum of 50 years in prison if convicted of the crimes against the immediate family of a U.S. official.
State GovernmentINTERVIEW: Governor candidate Brian Dahle discusses running Republican in blue CaliforniaNovember 1, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezDahle spoke with CapRadio’s Vicki Gonzalez during a Sacramento Press Club event last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWould Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say noOctober 31, 2022Opponents of Proposition 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but the measure’s supporters and legal experts dispute that interpretation.
Health CareCalifornia cancer care isn’t equitable; a new law might helpOctober 31, 2022Low-income patients who need specialized cancer treatment often struggle to get it. Advocates say a new law is a small step toward improving services for those patients.
State GovernmentCalifornia patients fear fallout from third dialysis ballot measureOctober 29, 2022Proposition 29 would require clinics to have a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant present at every clinic while patients are being treated.
State GovernmentThough wage theft is a crime, few California DAs file charges for itOctober 25, 2022Some prosecutors say that may change. They are partnering with the state on more wage cases or forming special units to pursue labor abuses as crimes. A new felony law could help, they say.
Health CareAbortion is on the California ballot. But does that mean at any point in pregnancy?October 24, 2022CA voters are expected to approve a constitutional amendment on abortion rights. But critics say it would actually expand abortion rights, because the amendment ignores the concept of fetal viability.
State GovernmentOil and gas companies start signature gathering to challenge a CA law aimed at keeping drilling further from communitiesOctober 24, 2022 | Manola SecairaA lobbying firm representing various oil and gas industry leaders – like Exxon Mobil and Chevron – launched a referendum effort to reverse a measure signed into law in September.