Jerry Brown Paddles Left, Paddles Right On #MeToo Laws

October 3, 2018

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill clarifying that a single incident of harassment can be enough to meet the legal standard.

State Government

California Legislature's #MeToo Bills Draw Opposition From Business Groups

August 14, 2018 | Ben Adler

Efforts to ban nondisclosure agreements, end forced arbitration and extend the statute of limitations to file a claim with the state face final votes in the California Legislature this month.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Work Equity President Reflects On Proposed Harassment Protocols

June 19, 2018 | Cody Drabble

Pamela Lopez with Work Equity reflects on the proposed harassment protocol at the California Legislature.

State Government

Thousands In Sacramento Rally For Equal Rights, Against Trump, At Second Annual Women’s March

January 20, 2018 | Andrew Nixon | Nick Miller

Similar marches took place across the country and, according to reports, drew tens of thousands to the streets to support women’s rights, and to oppose President Donald Trump and his policies.

State Government

Window For Sexual Harassment Complaints Could Widen Under New Bills

January 18, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

New legislative efforts supporting the “Me Too” anti-harassment movement could change the reporting process for victims filing complaints.

State Government

Too $hort Out, Gospel Choir In At #MeToo Era's First Big California Capitol Party

January 12, 2018 | Ben Adler

Hundreds of California lawmakers and Sacramento politicos partied hard Thursday night at the annual Tribal Bash. But this year, amid the #MeToo movement, organizers made some pretty big changes — even at the very last minute.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Lobbyist Paula Treat Shares Her #MeToo Story

January 9, 2018 | Chris Remington

Paula Treat is a longtime lobbyist in California but actually left for Nevada politics after consistent sexual harassment by a power player at the state capitol. She joins Insight to share her #MeToo story.

State Government

Bocanegra Resigns, Mendoza Loses Chairmanship After Harassment Allegations

November 27, 2017 | Ben Bradford

California Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra announced his resignation on Monday, effective immediately, after multiple women alleged he groped them or made unwanted sexual advances.

State Government

Asm. Bocanegra To Resign Next Year Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

November 20, 2017 | Ben Adler

California Asm. Raul Bocanegra says he will resign — though not until next September, the day after the Legislature adjourns for the year — after allegations of sexual misconduct.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Public Hearings, Bail Reform

October 26, 2017 | Chris Remington

In this week’s Capitol Chat, State Government Reporter Ben Bradford follows up on the #WeSaidEnough campaign to end sexual harassment at the Capitol and a huge proposal to reform bail procedures announced recently announced.