Top California Official Says Russia’s Hack Of Energy Systems Shows Need For Cyber Preparedness March 16, 2018 | Chris Nichols The federal government warned that Russian cyber actors gained access to networks within the nation’s energy sector by sending fraudulent emails, known as phishing operations, and using malware.
State Government Odds That Two Democrats Advance In California's U.S. Senate Race Increase March 12, 2018 | Ben Bradford For the second consecutive election, two Democrats are positioned to advance to the run-off for a U.S. Senate seat in California. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California Villaraigosa Neglects Key Facts In Claim Single-Payer ‘Forces Seniors Off Medicare’ March 8, 2018 Would seniors in California really be forced off Medicare by the single-payer health plan backed by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom?
California Elections Chief Says State Security Is Strong March 7, 2018 (AP) — California's top elections official said Wednesday the state's election system is secure but acknowledged public skepticism that he blamed on Russian attempts to interfere in 2016 and confusing media reports about those efforts.
State Government Republican Doug Ose Drops Out Of California Governor's Race February 26, 2018 | Ben Adler There’s now one fewer Republican in the California governor’s race. Former Sacramento area Congressman Doug Ose's departure Monday could change the dynamics of the entire campaign. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Sen. Dianne Feinstein Fails To Earn Party Endorsement At State Democratic Convention February 25, 2018 The longtime incumbent failed to clinch the party's endorsement over state Senator Kevin de Leon, who is courting the support of the party's more progressive wing. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Gubernatorial Candidates Engage With 100 Days To Primary Vote February 25, 2018 | Ben Adler The California Democratic Party convention wrapped up today — exactly 100 days before the June 5 primary. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Energized Yet Fractured, California Democrats Convene In Crucial Election Year February 23, 2018 | Ben Adler As the California Democratic Party meets this weekend in San Diego for its annual convention, tensions between the party’s establishment and progressive wings could shape fights for governor, Senate and Congress. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Another Democrat Files To Enter 2018 Governor's Race February 14, 2018 | Ben Bradford A former top Clinton campaign operative has filed initial paperwork to run. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Counties Await State Funds For New Voting Systems February 13, 2018 | Ben Bradford Gov. Jerry Brown is proposing millions of dollars for an upgrade of old voting machines, long sought by counties. The money would come as counties transition to a much cheaper voting system, mostly based on mail-in ballots. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.