Nicole Nixon

Politics Reporter

Nicole covers politics and government for CapRadio. Before moving to California, she won several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, for her political reporting in her hometown of Salt Lake City. Besides public radio, Nicole is passionate about beautiful landscapes and breakfast burritos.

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Stories by Nicole Nixon

Suspect in custody after ‘threat,’ evacuation of California State Capitol
April 13, 2023
The California state Capitol was temporarily closed and sessions delayed Thursday due to a threat connected to gunfire in Roseville the night before. The suspect accused of making the threats has since been apprehended.
Planned construction could forever change the California Capitol’s west steps. What would that mean for protests and events?
April 6, 2023
Plans to build an underground visitor’s center on the west side of the Capitol could displace large gatherings for years and permanently alter the space’s ability to host thousands of people.
‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profits
March 27, 2023
The bills’ passage signals the end of a special legislative session, which some lawmakers described as a rushed process with little opportunity for input or debate. Newsom called it “a great day for consumers.”
Newsom administration to provide 1,200 tiny homes statewide, including 350 for the Sacramento region
March 16, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off a four-day “state of the state” tour across California in Sacramento on Thursday by announcing plans for the tiny homes.
California lawmakers take aim at ‘junk fees’ for ticket sales, hotel stays and more
March 7, 2023
A handful of bills introduced this year aim to crack down on hidden fees on concert tickets, hotel stays, car rentals, small business loans and more.
What’s working and what’s next in California’s fight for affordable housing?
March 2, 2023
Housing advocates say California’s environmental law gets in the way of building enough housing. Sen. Scott Wiener said he will introduce reforms to make CEQA “pro-housing and pro-climate.”
Newsom’s oil profit penalty plan could face tough slog in Legislature
February 22, 2023
A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom to impose a “price-gouging penalty” on oil companies received a skeptical reception from state lawmakers during its first hearing.
Legislation would tie homelessness funding to local results, a Newsom priority
February 14, 2023
AB 799 follows months of tension between local officials and Governor Gavin Newsom over the growing homelessness crisis, despite billions in state spending.
After legal trouble, advocates want state lawmakers to ‘reconsider’ Capitol Annex options
February 8, 2023
A group of opponents has criticized the new building’s proposed design, its $1.2 billion price tag, a lack of transparency over plans and timelines and issues with its impact on local businesses, the Capitol’s west steps and trees in Capitol park.
Backed by Newsom, California Democrats revive changes to state concealed carry law
February 1, 2023
A measure to bring California’s concealed carry laws in line with a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling — while banning guns in a swath of public places including parks and businesses — has support from the governor and attorney general.

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