Number of Women Interested in Running for Office Surges in California
When Donald Trump won the presidency last November, many women -- mostly Democrats -- responded by deciding to become more politically involved. Organizations across the country that help women run for office are reporting a surge of interest. From KQED’s Politics and Government Desk, Katie Orr reports that California is no exception.
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt on Rising Pension Costs
The Bay Area City of Richmond is the latest city to face the grim reality that bankruptcy may be in the cards. Rising pension costs are the big culprit just as they’ve been in other cities forced to reorganize their finances through bankruptcy proceedings. Host John Sepulvado spoke with the Mayor of Richmond, Tom Butt, about the situation.
