Senate Fellows Director ‘No Longer Employed’ By Sacramento State After Failing To Report Senator’s Misconduct Against Student March 6, 2018 | Ben Adler The university placed David Pacheco on indefinite leave last November, shortly after allegations against then-state Sen. Tony Mendoza became public.
State Government Former California Senate Staffer Says She Was Fired After Reporting Rape By Colleague February 25, 2018 | Bob Moffitt Catalina Sanchez filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Friday against the California state Senate. The claim is precursor to litigation. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Senator Tony Mendoza Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation, But Says He'll Run For Re-Election February 22, 2018 | Sammy Caiola His 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.
State Government Report: California Senator Tony Mendoza ‘More Likely Than Not’ Made Sexual Advances Toward Six Women February 20, 2018 | Ben Adler A summary of the Senate’s outside investigation comes after the chamber’s Rules Committee met in closed session to discuss Mendoza’s fate for the second weekday in a row. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Former Staffer: California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Fired Him After He Resisted Playing Spin The Bottle February 18, 2018 | Ben Adler There is a new, on-the-record sexual harassment allegation against California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia – one of the #MeToo movement’s most prominent voices at the state Capitol.
State Government California Lawmaker Cristina Garcia Takes Leave Of Absence Amid Capitol Sexual Harassment Investigation February 9, 2018 | Ben Adler Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia has been one of the most outspoken state lawmakers against sexual misconduct in California politics. Now she’s taking a leave of absence while an investigation against her proceeds. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Brown Signs New Whistleblower Protections For Capitol Staff February 5, 2018 | Ben Bradford Gov. Jerry Brown has approved new protections for legislative staff who report harassment or abuse at the California Capitol.
State Government Four Current California Lawmakers, Including Governor Candidate Travis Allen, Named In Sexual Harassment Claims February 2, 2018 | Nick Miller | Ben Adler | Bob Moffitt | Sammy Caiola The 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.
State Government Women Call California Lawmaker’s Hugs Inappropriate December 13, 2017 | Ben Adler Democratic State Senator Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles faces allegations of inappropriate behavior after three lawmakers say his hugs crossed the line. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez #WeSaidEnough Leaders Discuss Consequences For Lawmakers Who Harass December 12, 2017 | Chris Remington Two lawmakers have resigned and one has left from a key post following allegations of sexual harassment. #WeSaidEnough leaders Adama Iwu and Pamela Lopez update on the movement and where they hope it goes. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.