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State Government

Trump Blasts California Governor's Immigrant Pardons

March 31, 2018

(AP) — President Donald Trump blasted California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday for his pardon of five ex-convicts facing deportation, including two who fled the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia with their families four decades ago.

State Government

Schwarzenegger In Stable Condition After Open-Heart Surgery

March 30, 2018 | Ben Bradford

A spokesman insists the former governor’s first words upon waking were “I’m back.”

Health Care

Prescription Database Could Help Prevent Opioid Abuse, But State System Still Lags

March 30, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

An opioid prescription database that was supposed to be a required part of physician practice two years ago still isn’t ready to use. Patient advocates say it’s costing lives.

Meet Cali Brown — California's New Deputy First Dog

March 28, 2018 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed a 2-month-old bordoodle — that’s a mix of a standard poodle and a border collie.

State Government

Citizenship Question Would Appear On Census With No 'Dress Rehearsal'

March 28, 2018 | Ben Bradford

A state lawsuit argues including a question about citizenship will depress responses in immigrant communities, resulting in an undercount of its population, less federal funds and possibly decreased congressional representation.

State Government

#MeToo Assemblywoman Defends Herself Against Harassment Allegations, But Comments Spark Backlash

March 27, 2018 | Ben Adler

The California Assemblywoman who’s led the #MeToo movement in Sacramento is speaking out for the first time about the sexual harassment allegations against her — even as the investigation into those allegations continues.

State Government

Health Care Mergers And Rising Prices Under Scrutiny In California

March 26, 2018 | Ben Bradford

A new UC Berkeley report finds a tie between high medical prices and a string of mergers between hospitals, health care providers and insurers.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Schwarzenegger, Kasich And Mayes Launch 'New Way California'

March 23, 2018 | Chris Remington

CapRadio state government reporter Ben Bradford returns from a trip to the Los Angeles launch of "New Way California." Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Kasich and Chad Mayes are partnering to change the California GOP to appeal to moderate voters.

State Government

'New Way' Republicans Draw Schwarzenegger, Who Compares Party To Titanic, Urges Change

March 21, 2018 | Ben Bradford

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ohio Gov. John Kasich headlined the first event for a group of California Republicans trying to push the party in a more moderate direction.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

'The Last Days Of Jerry Brown' By The California Sunday Magazine

March 21, 2018 | Chris Remington

The California Sunday Magazine contributing writer Andy Kroll reports on "The Last Days of Jerry Brown" and the governor's unfinished business.