Ending Cash Bail Is on Hold Until 2020, But Critics Aren’t Waiting to Push Reforms
A new state law to eliminate cash bail is now on hold. It will remain so until voters have a chance to weigh in next year. But how the state treats defendants pretrial is continuing to evolve.
Reporter: Marisa Lagos
PG&E Workers Want Their Bonuses Back
PG&E workers are demanding that the company reconsider its decision not to pay $130 million in performance-related compensation. The move will affect about 14,000 of its employees.
Reporter: Sara Hossaini
Thousands of California Police Officers Convicted of Crimes Over Last Decade
Journalists working out of UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program have obtained a list showing thousands of California police officers were convicted of crimes over the past decade. Some convictions came long after cops retired, or were on applicant’s records. Others were fired only after they were arrested and some even kept their jobs.
Guest: Robert Lewis
Should Californians Get a Share of the Profits from Their Data?
Google and Facebook and most other “free” online services and apps make money by mining and monetizing personal data, which has become the currency of the internet. Governor Newsom says it’s time the Californians sharing their data get to share in the profits.
Reporter: Sam Harnett
California Immigrants Are Being Scared Away From the Health Care They Need
A recent report finds California immigrants who don't have legal status here need better access to mental health care.
Reporter: Alyssa Jeong Perry
Are Charter Schools to Blame for Teacher Strikes?
The teachers union in Oakland says charter schools have taken critical resources away from the school district. That argument is similar to one we heard during the teachers strike in L.A. There’s a series of bills being considered by lawmakers in Sacramento that try to increase oversight of charter schools.
Guest: John Fensterwald
Federal Regulators Want Musk Held in Contempt for Pair of Tesla Tweets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is hot water with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission again for his recent Twitter activity. The SEC is asking a New York federal judge to hold Musk in contempt of court for tweeting about vehicle production numbers, which could potentially impact the company's stock.