State GovernmentOne California Lawmaker Faced Expulsion. Another Got A Warning Letter. An HR Expert Explains Why.March 12, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe California Senate threatened to suspend or expel one lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct — but issued a letter of admonishment to another. The first senator, Tony Mendoza, resigned. The second, Bob Hertzberg, continues to serve. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNo More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After InvestigationMarch 8, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Hopes Bot Bill Sheds Light On Fake Social Media AccountsFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris NicholsDemocratic state Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles said his bill would not ban bots. Instead, it would shed light on the fake accounts that simulate real people and spread waves of false information across their platforms, the lawmaker said. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLegislature Releases Document Trove Detailing Sexual HarassmentFebruary 5, 2018 | Chris RemingtonCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps the disclosure of several documents related to harassment allegations and settlements in the California Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityProposal Would Bar Calif. Schools From Withholding Lunch When Fees Are UnpaidMarch 3, 2017 | Daniel PotterStudents in California shouldn’t have to go hungry if their parents haven’t paid their school lunch bills. That’s the idea behind a proposal in the state legislature by Van Nuys Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
