Major State Utilities Push To Hike Up Prices

State's Biggest Utilities Push to Increase Prices

The state's two largest utilities want to raise customer rates so they can pay investors a larger return when they lend the electric and gas companies money.
Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED

California's Attorney General Supports New York's Position Against Census Question

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case brought by the state of New York, over whether a citizenship question belongs on the 2020 census.  Like California, New York is suing the Commerce Department on this issue and our state has filed in support of New York in the case being heard today.
Guest: Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California

Citations Increase Along Sacramento's American River Parkway

Park Rangers in Sacramento have increased ticketing for certain offenses along the American River Parkway in Sacramento, and that has homeless advocates considering legal action.
Reporter: Michelle Wiley, KQED

Advocates Push for Rent Control on the 2020 Ballot

An initiative that would've allowed for the expansion of rent control failed on the ballot last year. Despite that, AIDS Healthcare Foundation CEO Michael Weinstein is trying to put it back on the table for 2020.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

Fresno Assemblyman's Trial Begins

Fresno Democratic Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula's trial begins today. He's been charged with one count of misdemeanor child abuse after an arrest late last year.
Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED

New Bill Would Allow the California Horse Racing Board to Stop Racing

If passed, the bill would allow the board to halt racing when dangerous conditions exist. This comes after more than 20 horses died at the Santa Anita racetrack near Los Angeles.
Reporter: Polly Stryker, KQED

Should LAUSD's Voting Age be Lowered to 16?

The Los Angeles Unified School Board will hear arguments today on lowering the voting age for their board elections from 18 to 16.
Reporter: Evan George, KCRW