State GovernmentFewer Women In New California Legislature, But More Win Local OfficeDecember 14, 2016 | Daniel PotterLast month’s election saw the number of women serving in the California Legislature fall, down to less than a quarter. At the same time women gained ground in city and county offices around the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA Finishes First Year Of Fact-CheckingDecember 14, 2016PolitiFact had a busy year of fact-checking in 2016. PolitiFact Editor Angie Holan discusses their "Lie of the Year" while Chris Nichols and Joe Barr explore one year of PolitiFact California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovonor Brown Asks President Obama To Permanently Ban New Offshore Oil and Gas DrillingDecember 13, 2016 | Randol WhiteA letter sent by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday asks President Obama to permanently extend a temporary ban on new oil and gas drilling off the West Coast.
State GovernmentHigh Speed Rail Board Looks To Use Prop. 1A Bonds For The First TimeDecember 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe money comes with lots of strings and has prompted a new lawsuit. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Should Leave National Flood Insurance ProgramDecember 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new analysis by UC Davis scientists shows California would be better off running its own flood insurance program, rather than participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMethane Emissions Growing Faster Than Any Other Time In Past Two DecadesDecember 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are meeting this week to discuss plans to cut methane emissions 40 percent by 2030. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia, Trump Administration Will Clash Over Environmental PolicyDecember 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonLegal experts expect a significant political clash between California and the federal government when it comes to environmental policy under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestDecember 12, 2016The Political Junkie is turning his analytical gaze west. Ken Rudin, known to NPR listeners from his many years talking all things politics with Neal Conan on "Talk of the Nation," joins Insight host Beth Ruyak for our signature segment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAir Resources Board Sets Goals for 2017December 12, 2016Capital Public Radio's state government reporter Ben Bradford talks with Mary Nichols, chair of California’s ARB, about the future of cap and trade. They also discuss fighting climate change under the Trump Administration. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentField Poll to End in 2017December 9, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonField Research will no longer release findings from its public opinion survey known as "The Field Poll."
