State GovernmentSenate Approves Bill To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'April 4, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia is one step closer to becoming the nation's first 'sanctuary state.' The state Senate voted along party lines Monday to pass a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from using their resources to aid federal immigration agents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezImmigration Lock-Up: A California Battle April 4, 2017Federal immigration policy may lead to more immigrants being detained. California lawmakers are fighting where they should be held. CALmatters’ Ben Christopher explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRoad Repair Bill Moves Forward In California LegislatureApril 3, 2017 | Ben AdlerThe transportation funding deal reached last week by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic leaders has passed its first test in the California Legislature, despite continued opposition from environmental groups over an air quality exemption for trucks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmaker Wants To Limit Use Of BailApril 3, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerOne lawmaker wants to overhaul our current bail system which he says unfairly impacts poor people. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitical Junkie: California Emergency Funding, Neil Gorsuch Senate VoteApril 3, 2017 | Cody DrabblePolitical Junkie Ken Rudin talks about Trump and California's mercurial relationship and Neil Gorsuch's Senate hearing for U.S. Supreme Court. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.