State Government Gubernatorial Candidates Chiang, Newsom Spar Over Vegas Shooting Comments October 2, 2017 | Ben Adler The shooting in Las Vegas immediately led to calls from Democratic officials in California for their federal counterparts to tighten the nation’s gun laws, using the state's laws as a model – and some sparring between two candidates for governor.
PolitiFact California Has Gavin Newsom ‘Flip-Flopped’ On California’s High-Speed Rail? September 29, 2017 | Chris Nichols Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently claimed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom — the frontrunner in the California governor's race — has essentially flip-flopped in his support for the state’s controversial and costly rail project.
State Government Poll: Californians Back Obamacare And Dreamers, But Not Single-Payer September 27, 2017 | Ben Adler Majorities of Californians want to protect immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children and improve the Affordable Care Act – but oppose the creation of a national single-payer health care system. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Steyer Leaves Door Open To Feinstein Challenge September 26, 2017 | Ben Adler Billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer is not ruling out a challenge to incumbent California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year, if Feinstein decides to run for re-election. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California John Chiang’s Claim On California’s Affordable Housing Doesn’t Add Up September 13, 2017 | Chris Nichols State Treasurer John Chiang has made boosting California’s supply of affordable housing a key talking point during his run for governor. But how new housing has really been built?
State Government Ex-Assemblyman Is Fourth Republican To Enter Governor's Race July 5, 2017 | Ben Adler Former Republican Assemblyman David Hadley is entering the 2018 California governor’s race, hoping to win support from moderate and establishment Republicans. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Could Two Democrats Face Off In 2018 California Governor's Race Runoff? July 3, 2017 | Ben Adler After two California Democrats advanced in last year’s open U.S. Senate primary, some pundits think that could happen again in the 2018 governor’s race. But one expert insists that won’t happen – and he’s willing to put his dignity on the line. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government 3 Democratic Candidates For Governor Debate Education March 23, 2017 | Ben Bradford Three of the most prominent Democrats running for California governor in 2018 participated in the first debate for that political race. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government California Assembly To Vote On $3B Parks Bond March 3, 2017 | Ben Bradford It would be the first bill to receive a vote this session. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government Former State Schools Chief Enters California Governor's Race January 26, 2017 | Ben Adler A new candidate for California governor has entered the ring. If elected, former state schools chief Delaine Eastin would be the state’s first female governor. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.