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

Former California Assemblyman Dababneh's Appeal Of Misconduct Finding Denied

August 28, 2018

The Assembly Rules Committee told Dababneh in a letter dated Friday that his appeal was reviewed and rejected.

Sacramento Third Quarter Hiring Expected To Rise Slightly

July 11, 2018 | Steve Milne

Sixty-six percent of Sacramento area employers say they intend to hire between now and September - up about one-percent from the previous quarter. That's according to a new poll of the region's top companies.

State Government

New Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigations Policy Approved By California Lawmakers

June 25, 2018 | Ben Adler

Under new rules, announced earlier this month, an investigative unit would look at all complaints, collect evidence and interview witnesses. A panel of outside experts would determine whether allegations are substantiated and make recommendations.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California Legislature Proposes New Process For Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints

June 18, 2018

A subcommittee meets Monday to discuss proposed overhauls to handling complaints in the Assemby and Senate in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

State Government

California Assembly Reopens Investigation Into Groping Claim Against #MeToo Lawmaker Cristina Garcia

June 13, 2018

(AP) — The California Legislature is resuming an investigation into groping allegations against Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia after her accuser appealed a finding that didn't substantiate his claim.

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia Back At Work After Being Cleared Of Groping Charge

May 25, 2018

Embattled California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is back on the Assembly floor for the first time since an investigation found allegations she groped a male staffer unsubstantiated.

California Court Body Has Paid $500K To Settle Sex Claims

March 25, 2018

(AP) - The policymaking body for California's courts says it has paid more than $500,000 in taxpayer funds since 2011 to settle five complaints of sexual harassment against judges and court employees.

State Government

No More Hugs: California Sen. Bob ‘Huggy Bear’ Hertzberg Disciplined After Investigation

March 8, 2018 | Bob Moffitt

The Southern California lawmaker has been ordered to refrain from initiating any more hugs — but he will be allowed to keep his job.

State Government

#MeToo Movement Arrives (In Form of Art) At California Democratic Convention

February 28, 2018 | Sally Schilling

Two artists brought interactive installations to last weekend's gathering, where women's issues were front and center.