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Technical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream Of High-Tech Government On Hold
- Jan. 29
- By Capital Public Radio and Scott Rodd
As Gavin Newsom enters the second half of his term as California governor, CapRadio is taking a deep look at Newsom’s performance, progress and policies.
Here’s What California Lawmakers Did On Their Last Day Of Session
- Sept. 1, 2020
- By Capital Public Radio
The following is a look at some of the bills lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and others that didn’t.
Ask The Experts: What To Consider Before You Camp, Hike, Backpack During Mask Summer
- July 16, 2020
- By Capital Public Radio
With all the differences CapRadio asked outdoor experts about how safe it is to get outdoors and how to analyze risk.
San Diego Republican John Cox In Second Place In New Governor's Race Poll
- March 22, 2018
- By Capital Public Radio
The California governor's race is getting a little more interesting as a new poll suggests a Democrat and a Republican could end up on the November ballot.
Police Standoff Shuts Down Portion Of Street Near Capitol
- April 18, 2016
- By Capital Public Radio
Authorities say that a traffic stop has turned into a standoff near the Capitol in Sacramento Monday afternoon and that the driver refused to comply with demands from police officers to get out of the vehicle.
Poll: Californians Evenly Split On Death Penalty
- Jan. 15, 2016
- By Capital Public Radio
A new poll finds California voters are equally divided on whether to expedite or eliminate the death penalty.
New California Laws Go Into Effect Friday
- Dec. 31, 2015
- By Capital Public Radio, Marissa Cabrera, Tom Fudge
From laws aimed at closing the gender pay gap to new rules of the road, here are the new laws you need to know about before you ring in the new year.
Poll: Common Core Test Scores Less Important Than Critical Thinking Skills
- Oct. 1, 2015
- By Capital Public Radio
A survey of California teachers found most teachers said test scores aligned with the new Common Core standards are far less important than the curriculum itself.
California Legislature Approves Foster Care Overhaul
- Sept. 11, 2015
- By Capital Public Radio
Foster care for children in California would be significantly reshaped under a bill that has passed the state legislature Friday.
California's Drought Condition is Bad News for Economy
- Jan. 22, 2009
- By Capital Public Radio and KPBS Public Broadcasting
California's heading into a third year of drought conditions, and that means more potential bad news for the state's economy.
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