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California Will Allow Utilities Like PG&E To Cut Power To Prevent More Wildfires

May 31, 2019

California regulators gave the green light to allowing utilities to cut off electricity to possibly hundreds of thousands of customers to avoid catastrophic wildfires, but said utilities must do a better job educating and notifying the public.

State Government

California Leaders Won't Change Utilities' Liability For Now

May 30, 2019

(AP) — Democratic leaders will not be changing the liability standard that imperils major utilities in wildfire prone areas, but will would make it easier for utilities to recover their wildfire costs if regulators determine they acted responsibly.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

CapChat: Previewing The California Democratic Party Convention

May 30, 2019

The California Assembly has struck a deal on a use of force bill, and Ben Adler is here to discuss. We'll also preview this weekend’s California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco.

State Government

Some California Officials Worry State Can’t Train Every Employee On Sexual Harassment Prevention

May 29, 2019 | Scott Rodd

But a new law poses challenges for large institutions that have to quickly train huge numbers of employees — including state government agencies.

State Government

California Assembly Backs Bill To Deter Shootings By Police

May 29, 2019

(AP) — The California Assembly approved Assemblymember Shirley Weber's AB392 Wednesday. The bill is intended to deter deadly police shootings by restricting when officers can legally open fire.

State Government

California Senate OKs Rule On Police Use-Of-Force Training

May 29, 2019

(AP) — The California Senate passed a proposal Tuesday requiring officers across the state to be trained in ways to avoid using deadly force. The bill is one of two measures intended to deter police shootings.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Investigation Reveals Shortcomings in State Agencies’ Sexual Harassment Trainings

May 29, 2019

A CapRadio investigation into sexual harassment training at government agencies revealed that dozens of these agencies were out of compliance. State government reporter Scott Rodd details findings from his reporting.

State Government

‘It’s Inexcusable’: Dozens of California Government Agencies Failed To Provide Sexual Harassment Training To Nearly 1,800 Supervisors

May 28, 2019 | Scott Rodd

A CapRadio investigation found that, in 2018, nearly 60 percent of agencies surveyed by the State Personnel Board did not provide this training, up from 25 percent in 2016.

State Government

Why California’s Efforts To Limit Soda Keep Fizzling

May 24, 2019

After the beverage industry blocked local soda taxes, health advocates in California tried a statewide measure. Here's why Big Soda is winning anyway.

State Government

Police Use Of Force Deal Reached By California Lawmakers Seeks To Rein In Fatal Encounters With Officers

May 23, 2019 | Ben Adler

Under an agreement made public Thursday, law enforcement officers will only be able to use lethal force when it is “necessary” and if there are no other options. Their actions leading up to the incident will also be considered.