Capitol Annex project violated environmental regulations, appeals court rules
December 6, 2022
A proposed glass design for the Capitol Annex – which houses offices for state lawmakers and the governor – did not meet environmental and public review laws, according to state appellate court judges.
Here’s what we know about California 2022 election results
December 6, 2022
As of Tuesday afternoon, some results are coming into clarity. Here's what we know so far in the races for statewide offices and the state Legislature.
‘Unfortunate’: oil companies skip hearing about California’s high gas prices
November 30, 2022
State regulators are setting out to uncover exactly why Californians pay so much more at the pump. But it’s complicated, and oil companies that posted record profits this year declined to participate in the meeting.
After 2 years of massive surplus, California is facing a $25B budget deficit
November 16, 2022
The report, released by the LAO, indicates California could have its weakest budget performance since the Great Depression. Though it doesn’t reflect a recession, the report says the longer inflation persists, the more likely a recession becomes.
Robert Rivas will be the next California Assembly Speaker — but not until July 2023
November 10, 2022
A power struggle over leadership of the Assembly’s Democratic caucus ended with a deal: Anthony Rendon will remain speaker through June 2023, when Robert Rivas will take the reins.
Gavin Newsom sails to reelection as California governor
November 8, 2022
Gavin Newsom will get another term as governor of California after winning reelection Tuesday night, according to a race call from the Associated Press.
Sports betting measure may be defeated due to voter apathy and targeted ads
November 7, 2022
A ballot measure to legalize online sports betting in California appears headed to defeat, crushed under the weight of voter apathy toward sports betting and a flood of opposition ads funded by some of the state's Native American tribal governments.
Newsom rejects $1B in homelessness funding, igniting a blame game
November 3, 2022
Gov. 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.
California Assembly 10th District: Meet the candidates running to represent Sacramento and Elk Grove
November 3, 2022
Two 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.
Key takeaways from Newsom and Dahle's only California governor's debate
October 23, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle traded barbs over California’s cost of living, climate policy, reproductive rights and other issues at their only planned debate before November’s general election.