State GovernmentMeasure To Eliminate California’s ‘Moving Penalty’ Qualifies For November BallotMay 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsSupporters say the initiative would give homeowners 55 and up a property tax discount when they buy a pricier home. That, in turn, could ease the state’s housing crunch by freeing up inventory for younger buyers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentViolent Crimes List Would Expand Under Proposed California Ballot MeasureOctober 31, 2017 | Julia MitricLaw enforcement and crime victims groups have introduced a ballot initiative to change California's recent criminal justice laws. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Record $466 Million Spent On California Ballot MeasuresFebruary 2, 2017(AP) - Campaign finance documents filed this week reveal political donors contributed a record $466 million dollars to influence measures on California's 2016 ballot.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezProposition 66 Passed -- Now What For Jerry Brown?December 8, 2016California voters passed Proposition 66, which would expedite the death penalty in the state. However, Gov. Jerry Brown has publicly expressed opposition to it for years and is now caught in a difficult place. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Poll: Kamala Harris Holds 22 Point Lead in Californa's U.S. Senate RaceOctober 26, 2016 | Chris NicholsA new PPIC poll shows Attorney General Kamala Harris holds a 22 point lead in California's U.S. Senate race over Rep. Loretta Sanchez. It also shows likely voters continue to favor legalizing marijuana and raising the state's tobacco tax.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezBallot Measures, Demographics and Local Races: What's At Stake In November For CaliforniaOctober 25, 2016With the November election just two weeks away, Jim Smith of the Woodland Daily Democrat and Pascale Fushoeller of Yubanet explain the races, ballot measures and changing voter demographics in Yolo and Nevada County. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMoney Pours In For California Ballot Measure ContestsJuly 13, 2016 | Chris NicholsMore than $185 million has already poured in for and against the 17 measures on California's November ballot. Experts say the money can distort the facts about the measures, but also note campaigns with the most cash don't necessarily win.
Ballot Initiatives That Would Increase Taxes Qualify For State's November BallotJuly 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordBallot initiatives that would increase taxes on cigarettes and wealthier Californians have both qualified for the state’s November ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Marijuana Ballot Measure March 22, 2016YubaNet editor Pascale Fusshoeller joins us to talk about Nevada County residents debating a measure to ban all outdoor marijuana cultivation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssisted Suicide Debate Heating Up In CaliforniaNovember 3, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia is gearing up for a fight over physician-assisted suicide now that a Bay Area woman has ended her own life. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
