State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Declare They Will Fight Trump PoliciesDecember 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe return of California lawmakers to the state Capitol after an election is typically a ceremonial and celebratory affair. Not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTransportation Infrastructure One Of Few Issues Where California Democrats Align With Trump AdministrationDecember 5, 2016 | Daniel PotterCalifornia's Democratic leaders have vowed to fight President-elect Trump on healthcare, immigration and the environment. But there’s one issue where both sides seem to agree on: transportation infrastructure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Brown Comments On Union Contract DealDecember 5, 2016Details are emerging about the tentative contract between Governor Jerry Brown's administration and SEIU Local 1000, a union that represents 95,000 state employees.
State GovernmentNew California Legislature To Be Sworn In MondayDecember 5, 2016 | Ben AdlerIt’s Inauguration Day Monday for the new California Legislature. The 80-member Assembly and 40-member Senate will gavel in at Noon to swear in lawmakers, then adjourn until early January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie Goes WestDecember 5, 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 GonzalezPolitical Memorabilia Gifts For The HolidaysDecember 5, 2016The American Political Item Collectors is hosting a show and sale event promoting political memorabilia at the Sierra 2 Center Dec. 11. Adam Gottlieb talks about show details and what it means to be a collector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Worker's Union Reaches Deal With State GovernmentDecember 3, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's largest public-employee union says it has reached a contract agreement with Gov. Jerry Brown's administration after months of negotiations. On Friday, the union announced it had called off a strike planned for Monday.
State GovernmentRep Xavier Becerra Nominated For California Attorney GeneralDecember 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordA simple announcement from California Governor Jerry Brown has unleashed political pandemonium. Brown nominated Los Angeles Congressman Xavier Becerra as the state’s next Attorney General Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Bureau Chief Explains Stakes For Democratic SupermajorityDecember 1, 2016The Legislative Analyst’s Office has released its outlook for California’s budget next year. Capital Public Radio’s Ben Adler joins us to discuss the financial expectations and the Democrats' supermajority in the Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
