• The State of California

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The State of California

By: Audacy
  • Summary

  • A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.

    2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.
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Episodes
  • An analysis of Proposition 47 after nearly 10 years on the books
    Sep 13 2024

    It's been nearly 10 years since Proposition 47 was passed in California, reclassifying some drug possession and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. The idea was to thin out overcrowded prisons and save space for more serious crimes, spurred on by a desire for criminal justice reform in the state.

    But now, with a decade of data to reflect on, the long-term effects of Prop 47 are becoming clearer, and with a growing focus on improving public safety and fighting theft, taxpayers and lawmakers alike are paying attention to the findings.

    For a closer look, KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Magnus Lofstrom, Policy Director of Criminal Justice at the Public Policy Institute of California. He's one of the authors of a new study analyzing how crime in California has been affected by Prop 47 and the pandemic.

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    9 mins
  • 98-year-old Dorothy becomes active in politics to support Harris—why?
    Sep 12 2024

    Today, Doug Sovern, KCBS political reporter and host of “The State, Of California,” spoke with 98-year-old political activist, Dorothy Witt—who's putting her funds behind Kamala Harris. What has her suddenly politically motivated?

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    8 mins
  • Mayor London Breed is skipping tonight's debate last-minute...why?
    Sep 11 2024

    Today, Doug Sovern, KCBS political reporter and host of “The State, Of California,” joined KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart from the Merchant Exchange building in downtown San Francisco—the site of tonight’s debate in the San Francisco Mayor’s race.

    Four major candidates trying to unseat Mayor London Breed will face off in that showdown tonight, which you can see live on KPIX Channel 5 at 6:00.

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    8 mins

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