California Will Allow Utilities Like PG&E To Cut Power To Prevent More WildfiresMay 31, 2019California 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 GovernmentCalifornia Leaders Won't Change Utilities' Liability For NowMay 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 GonzalezCapChat: Previewing The California Democratic Party ConventionMay 30, 2019The 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome California Officials Worry State Can’t Train Every Employee On Sexual Harassment PreventionMay 29, 2019 | Scott RoddBut a new law poses challenges for large institutions that have to quickly train huge numbers of employees — including state government agencies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Backs Bill To Deter Shootings By PoliceMay 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 GovernmentCalifornia Senate OKs Rule On Police Use-Of-Force TrainingMay 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 GonzalezInvestigation Reveals Shortcomings in State Agencies’ Sexual Harassment TrainingsMay 29, 2019A 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. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘It’s Inexcusable’: Dozens of California Government Agencies Failed To Provide Sexual Harassment Training To Nearly 1,800 SupervisorsMay 28, 2019 | Scott RoddA 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy California’s Efforts To Limit Soda Keep FizzlingMay 24, 2019After the beverage industry blocked local soda taxes, health advocates in California tried a statewide measure. Here's why Big Soda is winning anyway.
State GovernmentPolice Use Of Force Deal Reached By California Lawmakers Seeks To Rein In Fatal Encounters With OfficersMay 23, 2019 | Ben AdlerUnder 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. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
