State GovernmentTom Steyer Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential RaceFebruary 29, 2020The billionaire climate-change activist had staked his campaign on doing well in South Carolina but ended with a disappointing finish on Saturday.
State GovernmentIf California Polls Hold, Only Bernie Sanders Would Win Any Delegates Chosen By Statewide VoteFebruary 29, 2020Under the terms set by the national party, candidates can only win delegates — the partisan electors sent to the Democratic National Convention to secure the Democratic nomination — if they nab at least 15% of the popular vote.
State GovernmentFinal Results From California Primary Could Take Days Or Weeks, Secretary of State SaysFebruary 27, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornians can expect to have a good sense of where most primary contests are headed on election night. But don’t expect to have final results anytime soon after the March 3 primary.
State GovernmentMap: Last Week Gov. Newsom Made 286 Sites Available For Homelessness Solutions. Here's Where They Are.February 25, 2020A temporary housing executive order has designated Caltrans owned land and other state properties, but details remain vague. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSMUD Wins In Giving Builders Solar Options, Advocates Say It Sets A Dangerous PrecedentFebruary 20, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe California Energy Commission unanimously voted to allow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to offer builders and homeowners an option for community solar, in addition or instead of rooftop solar on new homes.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: The State Of The StateFebruary 20, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his second State of the State address. The surprise was the speech was almost exclusively on one topic: homelessness and solutions to it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Arts And AB 5February 20, 2020AB 5 became law on January 1, 2020. The legislation’s intent is to properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Its implementation has led to relief in some sectors, confusion in others and concern in the arts community. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFive Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s 2020 State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Danielle McKinneyThe governor focused his speech on Wednesday on California’s homelessness crisis. Here are the key points. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTranscript And Analysis: California Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2020 State Of The StateFebruary 19, 2020Listen back to Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2020 State of the State address and read the full text of the speech annotated by CapRadio reporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers Second State Of The State AddressFebruary 19, 2020California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his 2020 State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Watch a replay of the speech here.
