California State Of Mind

California faces its second heatwave of the summer this weekend, and extreme heat and drought conditions could lead to another year of record-breaking wildfires. CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd joined the podcast to talk about his coverage of the Lava Fire near Mount Shasta in Northern California, and how legislators are talking about and […]

It’s wildfire season in California again, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a record $1.2 billion in “wildfire resiliency” funds. But how effective has wildfire prevention been under his governorship? Guest cohost Scott Rodd shares his reporting on how Newsom misled the public on how much of the land has actually had fire prevention work […]

Mike Hagerty joins the podcast to talk about California’s efforts to promote travel and tourism — the sector hit hardest during the pandemic. And CapRadio state government reporter Scott Rodd makes his debut as guest co-host on a Sacramento Brew Bike, a 15-person bicycle ride that tours downtown and midtown pubs, to hear how small […]

California officially reopens on June 15, which means fully-vaccinated Californians will be able to go maskless in public, and businesses can operate at full capacity. But the reopening has a few caveats. CalMatters newsletter editor Emily Hoeven reviews the lack of clarity, which could result in a patchwork of different policies. CalMatters political reporters Laurel […]

Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs said his pilot program to provide $500 each month to low-income residents shows enough promise to expand to other cities.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park will be back after massive wildfires, but what will it look like?

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla tells the “California State of Mind” podcast Democratic majorities in Congress mean “the timing is right” to provide undocumented migrants a path to citizenship.

Gov. Gavin Newsom likely faces a recall election, something California introduced to U.S. politics more than a century ago.

Sen. Bob Hertzberg tells the "California State of Mind" podcast he's in a renewed push to end cash bail for nonviolent crimes.

In wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, the California Legislative Black Caucus is putting more pressure on their colleagues to support new and old police accountability measures. CalMatters reporter Nigel Duara guest co-hosts this week’s episode to discuss the police reform bills with Nicole. Ezra David Romero and Julie Cart join us to review two […]