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The federal “Take It Down Act,” signed into law last month, has been hailed as a major step in protecting victims of revenge porn and deepfakes. It passed both chambers of Congress nearly unanimously, but First Amendment watchers have concerns. We take a closer look at the new statute, along with new California laws that also criminalize sexually explicit deepfakes. And we'll hear how you can protect yourself if you've been victimized online. Related Links: https://www.wired.com/story/take-it-down-act-law-passes/ https://19thnews.org/2025/05/take-it-down-act-signing-explicit-images/ Guests: Paresh Dave, Senior Writer, Wired Jasmine Mithani, Data and Technology Reporter, the 19th Aisha Wahab, California State Senator, representing the 10th district which includes the cities of Hayward, Union City, Newark, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, San Jose and Santa Clara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California's trailblazing program to help keep independent journalism alive is in danger of losing its funding At a time when legacy media are struggling to stay afloat and the world of journalism is shrinking by the day, the state of California has been a pioneer, funding dozens of reporters in newsrooms around the state, through its California Local News Fellowship program at UC Berkeley's School of Journalism. But that money will run out unless the state legislature re-authorizes it. All of this has been the result of a tireless campaign by former State Senator and Orinda Mayor Steve Glazer, who continues his fight to save independent journalism even though he has retired from elective office. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott, along with KCBS political reporter Doug Sovern, spoke with Steve Glazer.

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast we sit down with California State Senator Henry Stern at Climate Week NYC.  Sen. Stern introduced one of two climate laws that California enacted in 2023, Senate Bill 261, which requires certain companies to prepare reports on climate change risks. The other, Senate Bill 253, requires certain companies to estimate and publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.  The senator discusses the California laws and the future of climate disclosure in an interview on the sidelines of The Nest Climate Campus, where ESG Insider was an official podcast during Climate Week.  “We're facing a gauntlet of climate risk, and so we have the authority to get ahead of that and know what's coming,” Sen. Stern says.  Listen to all our Climate Week NYC 2024 coverage:    SBTi interim CEO on what's next for net-zero standards  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sbti-interim-ceo-on-whats-next-for-net-zero-standards/id1475521006?i=1000670844563   Audubon CEO on why bird loss indicates a planet in crisis  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audubon-ceo-on-why-bird-loss-indicates-a-planet-in-crisis/id1475521006?i=1000670718846   CDP CEO talks climate, nature and the future of sustainability disclosure:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cdp-ceo-talks-climate-nature-and-the/id1475521006?i=1000670602329  Kicking off Climate Week NYC with an urgent to-do list:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kicking-off-climate-week-nyc-with-an-urgent-to-do-list/id1475521006?i=1000670460020    SBTi interim CEO on what's next for net-zero standards  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sbti-interim-ceo-on-whats-next-for-net-zero-standards/id1475521006?i=1000670844563   And listen to the episode we released about the SEC's climate disclosure rule here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/unpacking-the-sec-s-climate-disclosure-rule  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.  S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

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Scott Wiener, California State Senator, joins Kevin Frazier, Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to explore his “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models” bill, also known as SB 1047. The bill has become a flashpoint in several larger AI debates: AI safety v. AI security, federal regulation or state regulation, model or end-user governance. Senator Wiener and Kevin analyze these topics and forthcoming hurdles to SB 1047 becoming law.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka interview Melissa Melendez, the executive director of America First California and former state senator. They discuss Melissa's background, her military service, and her journey into politics. They also touch on the decline of patriotism among young people, the challenges facing the military, and the importance of communication. The conversation highlights the need for individuals to stand up for their country and get involved in politics to make a difference. Despite being outnumbered as a Republican in California's legislature, Melendez encourages politicians to stick to their principles and engage with their constituents through town halls. She also discusses her role as the executive director of the America First Policy Institute for California, which focuses on educating people about policies that benefit Californians and Americans.Support the show: https://www.sebgorka.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka interview Melissa Melendez, the executive director of America First California and former state senator. They discuss Melissa's background, her military service, and her journey into politics. They also touch on the decline of patriotism among young people, the challenges facing the military, and the importance of communication. The conversation highlights the need for individuals to stand up for their country and get involved in politics to make a difference. Despite being outnumbered as a Republican in California's legislature, Melendez encourages politicians to stick to their principles and engage with their constituents through town halls. She also discusses her role as the executive director of the America First Policy Institute for California, which focuses on educating people about policies that benefit Californians and Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHECK THIS OUT    The idiotic California State Senator who introduced a bill tommake it more annoying to the grocery has won the AM 1250 The Answer Jerk of the Week Award     Ken LaCorte tells the story of being in charge of at Foxnews.com when Stormy Daniels come peddling her story and how not running with it resulted in Fox being accused of making an “in kind contribution” to the Trump campaign.     Heather MacDonald of City Journal says women are the problem on college campuses these days and we need more frat boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about increasing equity and job quality with the groundbreaking California Senate Bill 150.   About Lola Smallwood-Cuevas: Since graduating from the California State University at Hayward, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas has had an influential career, working with the Newspaper Guild before co-founding the Los Angeles Black Worker Center. She later went on to become the Project Director for the UCLA Labor Center, where she directed the Center for the Advancement of Racial Equity (CARE) at Work, before becoming California State Senator in 2022, representing the 28th District. Learn more about Lola Smallwood-Cuevas via https://sd28.senate.ca.gov/biography Podcast Highlights:   “Far too many of our families are living in poverty, far too many of our families are facing homelessness, food insecurity, and the only way we can transform that is through quality work and particularly working with our union partners and our education partners.” -       California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas on the topic of the necessity of collaboration to achieve meaningful progress for working-class families.  “Our bill ensures that every project that we are building through these climate resiliency funds are built with community benefits agreements and project labor agreements... Our intention is that all of the work, including the manufacturing, will also be supported by this policy... because at the end of the day, our state only does well when all of the workers in our state are doing well." -       California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas on the topic of the relationship between the success of California workers and the success of the state as a collective.  "We have tremendous state agencies that have tremendous resources, some of the most creative minds in this state. And our job [as legislators] is to make sure that we are bringing them to the table, and we're breaking down their silos so that they can come together, share information, maximize their capacity, and do the work that the people of California needs them to do." -       California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas on the topic of the role of legislators in supporting individuals to make change.  Guest: Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (California State Senator)  Interviewers: Raiyan Kalam (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Dinara Godage (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Ambassador)  Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/9ukTHtM-Tcs Music by: C Codainehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/PhaseCommercial Links:CARE Act Live Podcast Recording: https://presley-care.eventbrite.com/ Violeta Aguilar-Wyrick Community Seminar: https://spp-aguilar-wyrick.eventbrite.com/, https://bit.ly/spp-aguilar-wyrick UCR School of Public Policy MPP Program: https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp, https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast. 

A former California State Senator, Melissa Melendez is currently Executive Director of the California Chapter of the America First Policy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was such a pleasure to have Retired California State Senator Mike Morrell join us on the show. We discussed politics and faith as Mike is a strong Christian and served in the California legislator. Make sure to buy his book here! https://www.amazon.com/Road-Restoring...

Siyamak sits down with John Moorlach, former California State Senator and Orange County Supervisor. He talks about the latest report on how California's counties and cities are doing financially, why the state is late in providing the reports, and what the impact of those counties' performance is. Based on what Mr. Moorlach found, 55 out of 58 counties are running balance sheets that are currently "upside down"—meaning they have greater liabilities than they can pay.   "We have close to 200 billion in unrestricted net deficit," Mr. Moorlach says. Furthermore, tardy financial reporting means "the legislature and the governor are signing budgets without even having solid financial data on how their state is running." ____  Start your investment today on

Please join me in welcoming retired California State Senator Mike Morrell to the show.  Senator Morrell comes to share his thoughts on the country today and the importance of family in our society.  Mike has a new book entitled, "  " that is available on Amazon.  

My guest this week is California State Senator Ben Allen. We talk about many things, including the importance of arts education, how to keep film production thriving in our state, and the steps he is taking  to fight climate change.Watch the Podcast on YouTube | Read the DiariesHost, Author of Diary of an Actress,. Executive Producer: Rachel BailitEditor, Producer : Max BugrovYouTube: @diaryofanactresspodcastInstagram: diaryofanactresspodcastTikTok: @diaryofanactresspodcastFacebook: diaryofanactress

California State Senator Shannon Grove gives an inside look into the battle at the capital in Sacramento.  She's on the front lines fighting for families and gives you direction on how to engage your legislators at your state capital. https://sr12.senate.ca.gov/ www.join.kingdominpolitics.com  info@kingdominpolitics.com 

In a new episode, I spoke with Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and former California State Senator, with a distinguished career spanning academia, clinical practice, and public service. We discussed his journey into medicine, work on social determinants of health and increasing vaccination uptake to improve public health outcomes. Dr. Pan's unique experiences provide a valuable perspective on the importance of bridging the gap between healthcare and public policy.

“And now they're boxed into a corner, because now they can't quite get out of it. Because if they do, if they change how they're dealing with these issues, they have to admit that they were wrong.” Siyamak sits down with Melissa Melendez, former California State Senator. Today she will talk about what has changed in California's legislature over the past decade, and why some policies are not delivering what they promised. The California Insider show is sponsored by Birch Gold Group. Protect your IRA or 401(k) with precious metals today: http://birchgold.com/california ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

On today's episode of the Rancho Cordova Podcast, we are delighted to speak to newly elected California State Senator Roger Niello (R) representing the 6th District.  On today's show, we discuss his plans as a newly elected State Senator, and many of the policies he ran on, and we got to know Roger Niello along the way.    Senator Niello has an impressive resume spanning a 25-year career as a CPA for large corporations but also his time working in his family's successful automobile dealership business which now owns an impressive, 11 dealerships in and around the Sacramento region.     Senator Niello spent many years as a Sacramento County Supervisor and as an elected member of the California Assembly where he played a key role in passing several major legislations.    Roger Niello has been a Sacramento resident for most of his life, having graduated from Encina High School in Arden. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his Master's Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles, Roger began his career as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1974, Roger joined his family business, the Niello Auto Group, and spent the next 25 years running retail automobile dealerships with his family partners. He served as corporate Chief Financial Officer and was president and general manager of several of the group's franchises. While involved in the retail auto business, Roger was recognized for his service in the industry as an American International Automobile Dealer Association All-Star Dealer and the Central Valley New Car Dealer Association Dealer of the Year.   Roger was elected to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, in a special election in 1999 and in 2004 was elected to the California State Assembly and re-elected twice. During his six years in the Assembly, Roger served on the Transportation Committee, Banking and Finance Committee, Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee; Business, Professions and Consumer Protection Committee, Insurance Committee, Budget Committee, Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Joint Committee on Emergency Services and Homeland Security, and the Select Committee on Foster Care. After his time in the Assembly concluded, Roger accepted an appointment as President and CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce. Roger was elected to represent Placer and Sacramento counties in the State Senate in 2022. Throughout his career, Roger has been a dedicated community and civic volunteer, including service as President of the Golden State Voter Participation, Chair of the Sacramento Valley Lincoln Club Board, Co-Chair of the California Civic Learning Partnership in Sacramento County, member of the University of California Center Sacramento Advisory Board, the Dignity Health Sacramento Service Area Hospital Community Board, the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Board, and Sacramento Rotary. In February 2011, Roger was named the University of California Center Sacramento Governance Fellow, the first to serve in that position. Roger, and his wife, Mary, reside in Fair Oaks. They have five adult children and six grandchildren. You can visit Senator Niello Senate website at  https://sr06.senate.ca.gov/    

Steve chats with Gloria Romero, former California State Senator and the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate (2005 until 2008) about what is happening in the Democratic party that drives out independent minded thinkers. Then Gloria gives her personal insights into how she thinks new Mayor Karen Bass will, and what the future holds for City Council Member, Kevin De Leon.

Evan Meyer welcomes Brian Dahle, California State Senator and Candidate for Governor on this episode of Meyerside Chats.

Rev. Wendy Silvers dialogues with mom, Kristina Irwin, regarding her run for State Senate | District 24 candidate running to unseat Senator Ben Allen. Listen to this powerhouse Mom speak about what inspired her to run and what the pillars of her platform are. To reach Kristina, go to: https://kristinairwin.com Fb: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.irwin.realtor1 Ig: https://www.instagram.com/kristinairwin2022/ To reach Rev. Wendy Silvers, email: hello@wendysilvers.com Fb: https://facebook.com/revwendysilvers Ig: https://instagram.com/wendysilver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wendysilvers/message

In conversation with Tracey Matisak, award winning journalist and broadcaster The United States Representative for California's 28th Congressional District and the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Adam Schiff was the lead manager for the first impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump. He is a former member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee, and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1993 and a California State Senator from 1996 to 2000. In Midnight in Washington, Schiff reveals an inside look at American democracy's darkest moment, his own path to becoming one of the former president's most prominent antagonists, and the principles we need to renew and reinvigorate in the struggle against autocracy. (recorded 8/29/2022)

Evan Meyer welcomes California State Senator, Ben Allen on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press

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Mike Baumgartner, former California State Senator, joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about the possible repercussions of UCLA leaving the Pac-12 and Governor Gavin Newsom's power, what happens next in the process, and the future of the conference.

What's poppin' con- gregation? This week, we got Eric Mosley discussing how a psychic conned Vera Pratt, a well-traveled heiress, out of her inheritance under the guise of curing her of demons. Plus, one wife of former California State Senator is in hot water after a Bay Area news organization discovered she plagiarized her book from Wikipedia. Stay Schemin'! Sources:https://www.thedailybeast.com/santa-clara-woman-jean-mccorquodale-plagiarized-wikipedia-for-book-she-was-paid-millions-to-write-report-sayshttps://www.thedailybeast.com/santa-clara-woman-jean-mccorquodale-plagiarized-wikipedia-for-book-she-was-paid-millions-to-write-report-sayshttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/us/23florida.htmlhttps://www.courant.com/sdut-florida-family-charged-in-40-million-psychic-scam-2011sep01-story.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/walterpavlo/2011/08/17/psychic-scam-busted-by-feds-in-florida/?sh=2b33c9ac7b22https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/rose-marks-psychic-family-matriarch-found-guilty-on-14-counts-of-fraud-6531594https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/rose-marks-fort-lauderdale-psychic-behind-17-million-fraud-sentenced-to-ten-years-6459931https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2013/11/04/convicted-fortune-teller-s-younger/6837074007/

Anthony Portatino, California State Senator, discusses gun control legislation in his state following a mass shooting in a US school.

Steve and Kristen invite former California State Senator and the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate, Gloria Romero to discuss how the Democratic party is leaving the Latino community behind and driving them into the arms of the GOP.

California State Senator, Andreas Borgeas, joins the show to discuss the international chess board that is Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan and the impact on the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Goldson, Executive Director, Cerulean Council joins the show to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US role in the Budapest Memorandum, speculation on Putin's plan, the role of China and potential impacts on Americans. Jurors have convicted three ex Minneapolis police officers for violating the civil rights of George Floyd. Sentencing guidelines suggest the officers will not get the maximum punishment, which includes life in prison or even death. California State Senator, Andreas Borgeas, joins the show to discuss the international chess board that is Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan and the impact on the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a major oil spill off the coast of Southern California's Huntington Beach in October that contaminated local beaches and killed inhabiting wildlife, A California State Senator has introduced a bill to end offshore oil production in California waters by 2024. To discuss further, KCBS Radio News Anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with the author of this bill, Dave Min, Democratic State Senator of Irvine.

United States Senator Alex Padilla has spent his lifetime in public service - first as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and eventually as a California State Senator. In 2015 he became California's first Latino Secretary of State, and he was then appointed by Gavin Newsom to finish the term of Senator and now Vice President Kamala Harris. Padilla joins Jessica to discuss the fate of the filibuster, why voting rights are essential to a free democracy, and the Senate's role in the upcoming replacement of retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

In yet another super inspiring episode of the Level Up Latina podcast, today we have California State Senator Monique Limón as our guest. Monique is a native of our beloved Santa Barbara, our hometown during our college years at UCSB. Like us, Monique was also a member of Hermanas Unidas during such a formative time in our lives.  She is only the 2nd woman and 1st Latina to hold this seat in office.  We are excited to have Senator Limón, our friend and Hermana, cover a few topics of interest; such as, her trailblazing journey which includes becoming a mother in a fast-paced career, taking up space in rooms where no one looked like her, and leveling up her life from humble beginnings to policymaker and public servant. Stream this one now, you'll be ready to lead, grow, and possibly sing & dance once it's all said & done. 

Congressman Adam Schiff represents California's 28th Congressional District. In his 11th term in the House of Representatives, Schiff currently serves as the Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which oversees the nation's intelligence agencies. In his role as Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Schiff led the first impeachment of Donald J. Trump. Before he served in Congress, he worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles and as a California State Senator. His new book Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy And Still Could offers a vital inside account of American democracy in its darkest hour, and a warning that the forces of autocracy unleashed by Trump remain as potent as ever.

Don't miss the latest Gurvey's Law podcast, which aired on KABC-AM 790 TalkRadio on Thursday, October 7th. This episode features hosts Alan Gurvey and Lauren Sivan, interviewing former California state senator Tony Strickland, who co-chaired Larry Elder's gubernatorial campaign, and "Pharma Bro" filmmaker Brent Hodge discussing Martin Shkreli! Listen to this Gurvey's Law podcast and all of the others right here at Gurveyslaw.com, rgwlawfirm.com, Apple Podcasts, and audioBoom!

Joe and Amy hear from California State Senator, Scott Wiener and his fight for overdose prevention sites in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Amy celebrates 8 years sober and Joe unleashes on Congressional Representative, Elise Stefanik.

Interview with California State Senator Melissa Melendez

Followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory are targeting incumbent lawmakers with vicious online attacks and death threats. California State Senator Scott Wiener is one of those lawmakers. He talks to KCRW about his op-ed titled “What I Learned When QAnon Came for Me.”

We are kicking off our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment with an interview of California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.  Representing the 19th Senate District which includes all of Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County, Senator Jackson is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of landmark legislation aimed at strengthening California's equal pay law, requiring more women on corporate boards, and most recently, expanding paid family leave. Hear the Senator’s no-holds-barred view on the power women bring to elections, what women bring to the table as leaders in business, politics, and the court, the importance of mentorship, and the role of Title IX in competitive sports for women.  Senator Jackson, described as passionate, tenacious, and “not winning any congeniality awards in Sacramento,” talks about speaking without fear, amplifying women’s voices, and how women can support one another in positions of influence.    Moderators: Hon. Samantha Jessner and Hon. Serena Murillo of the Los Angeles Superior Court   This has been a presentation of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the National Association of Women Judges, and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. For more information please visit www.lacba.org/podcasts

Dr. Richard Pan, a California State Senator and licensed pediatrician, discusses why we all have a responsibility to participate in contact tracing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Laird served as California Secretary for Natural Resources by Governor Jerry Brown from January 5, 2011 until January 7, 2019. Laird also served as a member of the State Integrated Waste Management Board from 2008 to 2009 and taught state environmental policy at University of California Santa Cruz. In 2002, he was elected Assemblymember for the 27th District, which included portions of Monterey, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, and reelected in 2004 and 2006. While serving the maximum three terms in the Assembly, Laird authored 82 bills that were signed into law. Prior to serving in the State Assembly, Laird was an elected member of the Cabrillo College Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2002. He also served as executive director of the Santa Cruz AIDS Project from 1991 to 1994. In 1981, Laird was elected to the Santa Cruz City Council, and served nine years until term limits ended his council service in 1990. He was a two-term mayor from 1983 to 1984 and from 1987 to 1988. The son of teachers and raised in Vallejo, Laird graduated with honors in politics from the University of California – Santa Cruz in 1972. He has been a long-time resident of Santa Cruz with his spouse John Flores. He has traveled extensively, is fluent in Spanish, enjoys conducting family history research, and is a life-long Chicago Cubs fan.

Since 1964, more women than men have voted in every United States presidential election. Yet we still don’t have a woman president or vice president; California, one of the first states to give women the right to vote, is one of 20 states that still hasn’t had a female governor, and Los Angeles has never had a female mayor. Why do women remain much less likely than men to run for office, despite the fact that they win elections at comparable rates (and that in some cases, women have an edge)? What would it take for women to achieve political power equal to that of men both locally and nationally? One hundred years after the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment, which was meant to guarantee American women the Constitutional right to vote, Johns Hopkins University historian Martha S. Jones, author of Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All, Institute for Women’s Policy Research president C. Nicole Mason, California State Senator and author of the California Fair Pay Act Hannah-Beth Jackson, and Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States, visited Zócalo to discuss the impact a century of women voting has made on representation in America, California, and Los Angeles. This discussion was moderated by KQED correspondent Marisa Lagos, and was co-presented with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on September 16, 2020. Visit www.zocalopublicsquare.org to read our articles and learn about upcoming events. Twitter: twitter.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare

Please tune in to check out Enrique Morone's interview with Ben Hueso.  Get to know this California State Senator for the 40th District originally from San Diego’s Barrio Logan. He is currently running for San Diego County Supervisor for District 1. Hear about his novel experience as an exchange student to Ukraine while a UCLA student and his alter ego, an underground jazz pianist who has held his own with the greats.  In Sacramento Hueso currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. In San Diego Hueso is committed to water issues, public safety, creating jobs, consumer rights, immigrant rights and US Mexico relations. Find the podcast at  www.buenhombre.org and www.magnificentmujer.org. and on the Buen Hombre Youtube channel.  Enrique’s podcast interview will also be streaming on Apple Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Youtube  and Captivate.fm  Ben Hueso was elected as California State Senator for the 40th District in March of 2013.  He represents the cities of Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City, portions of the City of San Diego and the Imperial County.  In January 2019, Senator Hueso was reappointed by the Senate Pro Tempore to serve as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications.  He was also reappointed to the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions, Insurance, Natural Resources and Water, and Governmental Organization Committees. Since assuming office, Senator Hueso has worked extensively on initiatives regarding water quality, consumer protection, public safety and job creation.  He is also a strong advocate for education, environmental issues and binational affairs, and chairs the Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation. He is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus and served as Chair from 2017-2018. Prior to being elected as Senator, Hueso served in the California State Assembly from 2010-2013, where he championed legislation helping small businesses, protecting victims of domestic violence, prohibiting the sale of synthetic drugs, securing clean and reliable water resources, and stimulating the economy.  Senator Hueso held his first elected position as San Diego City Councilmember for the 8th District from 2006-2010. During his tenure, he was elected Council President from 2008-2010 due to his strong leadership and consensus-building skills.  He served as Commissioner for the California Coastal Commission, where he worked to protect California’s beautiful coastlines.  In addition, he served as a board member for San Diego’s Association of Governments and the California League of Cities.  Senator Hueso holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and lives in Logan Heights with his four sons. https://sd40.senate.ca.gov/ (https://sd40.senate.ca.gov/) https://benhueso.com/ (https://benhueso.com/) Subscribe to our podcast at BuenHombre.org or ManificentMujer.org, on AppleItunes, TuneIn, Stitcher and on Youtube at Buen Hombre Magnificent Mujer. Please like our podcast and videos on these platforms as it helps us reach more listeners and grow our community. Join me as I talk to important influencers on issues regarding human rights, activism, creativity and how we can all make this a better world. Hear their inspiring stories, Amor Si Se Puede! Love is an Action not just a word.  Buen Hombre Magnificent Mujer is a project of GenteUnida.net A 501c3 nonprofit corporation and all donations are tax deductible… Donate to Buenhombre/MagnificentMujer BuenHombre.org/donate or MagnificentMujer.org/donate Support this podcast

Host Dr. Nick van Terheyden aka Dr. Nick talks to California State Senator and Pediatrician Richard Pan, MD. Dr. Pan shares incites on going back to school and how to handle an outbreak. How do we deal with anit vaxxers? And how we should be following the science when it comes to public health and safety. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play HealthcareNOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

On this episode we speak with Scott Wiener, California State Senator. Similar to Senator Chang in Hawaii, Senator Wiener serves as Chair of the Senate Housing Committee in California. This episode is hosted by Ryan Catalani.

There’s a lot of discussion these days about “building back better” and passing “green economic stimulus.” But what exactly does this entail?On this bonus episode, we share insights and resources from a group of energy leaders in California. They discuss new ways to think about environmental investments in COVID-19 recovery packages, how the public sector can advance sustainability goals at the local, state, and federal level, and lessons from the 2008 recession that could be adapted to today. This discussion was co-hosted by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.Speakers include:Fran Pavley, former California State Senator and USC Schwarzenegger Institute Environmental Policy DirectorJ. R. DeShazo, Director of the UCLA Luskin Center for InnovationBob Keefe, Executive Director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)Matt Petersen, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)Recommended reading:E2: Build Back Better, Faster: How a federal stimulus focusing on clean energy can create millions of jobs and restart America’s economySF Chronicle: Newsom’s environmental budget cuts escalate tensions with state activistsUCLA: Employment Benefits from California Climate Investments and Co-investmentsCarbon Brief: Leading economists: Green coronavirus recovery also better for economyLACI: Keeping America Working, Protecting Public Health, and Strengthening our CommunitiesPolitical Climate is produced in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you get podcasts!This episode is brought to you with support from Lyft. Lyft is leading the transition to zero emissions vehicles with a commitment to achieve 100% electric vehicles on the Lyft platform by 2030. Learn more at lyftimpact.com/electric.

California State Senator, Nancy Skinner, (D-Berkeley), formerly announced SB 776 . I am not the owner of the content

As unrest and protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, many are turning to state and local leaders to address the issues of racial injustice and public health. Holly Mitchell has been a California State Senator since 2010. She’s also a candidate in the 2020 election to represent District 2 on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Christina Pascucci recently spoke with Senator Mitchell on a number of topics including the coronavirus pandemic, its impact on people of color, law enforcement funding, race relations, and more.

Child sexual abuse is absolutely horrifying. Senator Dunn and the Zero Abuse Project work tirelessly to help the survivors but are also changing the story by trying to prevent it from happening in the first place. Recognizing that predators are using technology to separate children from their parents/guardians, Zero Abuse is flipping the script and turning to emerging technology like AI to combat the predators and the institutions that protect them. The post ​​Protecting the Kids: Changing the Story with retired California State Senator Joe Dunn appeared first on Changing the Story.

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Bernie Sanders will not appear on the ballot in the New York primary thanks to a vote by the state’s board of elections. Meanwhile, two more women have come forward to corroborate Tara Reade’s account of sexual assault at the hands of Joe Biden. The evidence is mounting, and the Biden campaign is once again mostly silent. And lastly, scientists at Oxford university claim to have made significant progress on a coronavirus vaccine. If it works, and that’s a big if, it could be ready for widespread use as early as September. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Bernie Sanders will not appear on the ballot in the major New York State primary election in June, if Monday’s vote by the board of elections stands. The Sanders campaign, even in its dormant state, is not pleased. Here’s Senior advisor Jeff Weaver, who said in a statement quote: "No one asked New York to cancel the election. The DNC didn't request it. The Biden campaign didn't request it. And our campaign communicated that we wanted to remain on the ballot." Endquote. Obviously, Bernie has already suspended his campaign and endorsed Biden, so the primary is more of a formality. But despite that, the Sanders campaign wanted to remain on the ballot for a couple of reasons: first, any delegates Sanders picked up could help him influence events at what will surely be an interesting Democratic Convention. Second, a Sanders ballot could lend support to progressive candidates downballot like Lindsey Boylan, who’s running to unseat Jerry Nadler in New York’s 10th Congressional district. With this in mind, it’s pretty clear what the New York State Democratic Party wants: to shut out and alienate Sanders’ wing of the party from their state politics as much as possible, and make sure that another AOC never happens on their watch. Biden Allegations Mount Two more women have come forward to corroborate Tara Reade’s account of sexual harassment while working for Joe Biden in the early 1990s. Over the weekend, Reade’s story gained credibility after reporters discovered audio of her mother referring to the incident during a call-in to Larry King’s show on CNN. But now, two more sources tell Business Insider that Reade told them consistent information about the assault around the time that it happened. The two new sources are Lynda LaCasse, Reade’s neighbor in the mid 90s, who described herself as a Biden supporter to Business Insider, and Lorraine Sanchez, who worked with Reade in a California State Senator’s office in the mid 90s. LaCasse said that Reade had described the assault in detail to her in 1995 or 1996, just 2 or 3 years after the alleged assault. LaCasse said quote: "This happened, and I know it did because I remember talking about it.” Endquote. Sanchez, Reade’s coworker, said she remembers Reade saying that her former boss had sexually harassed her, and that she had been fired for raising those concerns. LaCasse’s quotes, in particular, corroborate specific details of the assault Reade claimed she suffered at Biden’s hands in a Senate hallway in 1993. The Biden campaign refused to speak to Business Insider on the record, pointing them instead to an earlier denial -- but it’s obvious that these allegations are not going away, and that Biden is massively vulnerable, not to mention disgraceful, as a candidate because of them. There’s still a long time until November. We’ll see if the Democratic party has the courage to act. Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise A team of scientists at Oxford University say they may have a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, and it could be ready as early as September. While that may sound like fantastic news, it comes with a lot of caveats. Chief among them is the fact that we don’t know for sure whether or not if it works. That said, there are promising signs. The scientists’ vaccine is far ahead of other efforts in part because the team was working on similar projects dealing with different coronaviruses last year. That means it’s already almost ready for human trials, which could start at the end of next month. With emergency approval from Federal regulators around the world, the first few million units could be ready by September. Scientists at the National Institute of Health’s lab in Montana have already tried the vaccine on monkeys, and after more than 28 days, all six subjects were still healthy. But that doesn’t mean it’s a cure-all: researchers expect we’ll need several different vaccines to ensure that we find the most effective one for the lowest cost. Still, if the Oxford vaccine pans out, September is a whole lot quicker than the year to 18 months we were hearing before. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: The IRS called back thousands of employees to work this week, but neglected to call in the proper protective equipment for them. Instead, thousands of federal employees are being asked to bring their own face coverings and gloves to perform quote “mission critical functions.” World Military spending once again surpassed $1.9 trillion. And guess who led the pack by so large of a margin it’s not even funny? That’s right baby, it’s us. Experts think this is the peak, though: it’s the largest spending has been since the 2008 financial crisis, and with another recession around the corner, we may be able to afford, say, one or two fewer guns? Republican governors are still pushing ahead to reopen businesses in their states. Texas will allow stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls to reopen on Friday in limited capacity, and many other states have stay at home orders that will expire on Thursday. Argentina, meanwhile, is taking no chances, announcing the toughest travel ban in North or South America. The country will ban all domestic flights as well as any flights to or from the country until September 1. That’s all for the Majority Report’s AM Quickie today. Stay tuned for the full show with Sam later today. HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Jack Crosbie PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

Today we share a conversation with Amy Wegener, the Chief Practice Innovation Officer at AmLaw 25 law firm Paul Hastings and Joe Dunn, a former California State Senator, former CEO of the California State Bar, and a highly successful trial lawyer. Recently, Anand had the honor of presenting at a class they teach jointly at UC Irvine School of Law entitled 'Pushing the AI Frontier'. In this episode, Amy and Joe talk about how the AI class came about and what practical knowledge they impart to their students, cutting edge projects that both of them are working on, and what they view as the future of the legal industry. A note: We recorded this episode with Amy and Joe remotely, while sheltering at home due to the COVID 19 pandemic. We know many of you will listen to this cooped up at home juggling childcare, work, and probably many other things. On behalf of the Casetext team, we wish you the best and we're honored to be able to provide you some interesting perspectives in some trying times.

Senator Holly Mitchell is a California State Senator representing the 30th District. She joins us to discuss her district, the CROWN Act, meeting Oprah, the challeges faced by women in politics, the California budget procees, SB-144 and SB-555 as part of efforts to "right-size" the criminal justice system, and her campaign for LA County Board of Supervisors.

Anthony Ray talks with Michael Deegan-McCree, criminal justice reform advocate. McCree talks about his experiences passing federal and state legislation, his transition to working in pretrial justice and how all of this impacts the African American community. Michael Deegan-McCree is a Legislative Advocate concentrated on reforming the criminal legal system, protecting voting rights for all citizens and ensuring access to quality mental health treatment. He currently serves as the Partnerships Coordinator at The Bail Project. Michael plays a pivotal role in developing grassroots and grasstops partnerships to enable The Bail Project to best serve their clients. Michael is a native Californian born and raised in the Bay Area. Before working for The Bail Project Michael worked at The Dream Corps, where he served as the Policy Associate for the #cut50 initiative, helping to lead their state and federal legislative efforts. While at #cut50, Michael played a policy role in helping pass the First Step Act, in 2018, landmark legislation that the New York Times said would "deliver the most significant changes to our criminal justice system in a generation." Michael's concentration on racial and economic inequality within the criminal justice system stems from his progressive ideology especially on issues of Criminal Legal and Mental Health reform. It is his belief that it takes coalitions of directly impacted people, along with unlikely allies from different political-ideological beliefs to deliver lasting structural change that will benefit our communities. Michael has also served as a District Advisor to California State Senator, Majority Whip Nancy Skinner, and an Assistant to Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California's 13th Congressional District.

12.15.19 Hour 1 of 5. Live show at the Gun Shows of the West San Diego County Fairgrounds. Finally, a victory for gun owners in San Diego! Trap medalist Susan Sledge talks about her competitions. California State Senator Joel Anderson is a 2nd Amendment warrior – the gun show continues through 2020! Happy birthday to GSR’s firearm expert David Chong! Ret. Marine Juan Hidalgo, Jr. for Congress and his firearms experience. The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your rights defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Gun Owners of California (GOC), and Gun Owners of America (GOA). Join the fight and help us restore and preserve our second amendment rights. Together we will win. https://www.gunsportsradio.com https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://www.firearmspolicy.org/ https://www.gunownersca.com/ https://gunowners.org

The Dodgers wrapped up the regular season with 106 wins and now await the Brewers or Nationals in the NLDS. The Lakers have been getting physical in their first couple of training camp practices. California State Senator, Steven Bradford, joins the show to talk about Governer Gavin Newsome passing the 'Fair Pay to Play' Act.

Today’s episode of Property Management Brainstorm helps navigate a new proposed California state tax. If you are not aware of the California Split Roll Measure, you will certainly hear more as 2020 draws closer. Former California state senate member and local San Diego politician, Joel Anderson, is an expert on this topic and joins Bob to provide great insights into the proposed measure on this episode. Be sure to listen. For more information about Joel Anderson, click on this link to the Joel Anderson’s website. This episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm.Outline of This Episode[2:29] Who Joel is and his history[4:14] What is Proposition 13[5:45] California Schools and Local Funding Act of 2018[7:00] Who is behind it and why it is being proposed[9:00] The opposition[11:34] Joel’s position[14:25] How this legislation could impact the overall economy[19:40] What happened to the state lottery funds?[24:34] Is this a step to a similar change on residential property tax?[34:24] Joel’s closing thoughtsWho Joel Anderson isJoel Anderson previously represented the 38th senate district and is a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council serving the state of California as a leader. He recently announced that he will be running for the San Diego Board of Supervisors in 2020. The Board of Supervisors addresses quality of life issues for those living in San Diego. He believes that government should be effective, efficient and accountable in its actions. Joel believes that California has failed to deliver on housing and career opportunities, which is causing baby boomers to exit the state and making it so that millennials cannot afford to stay either. California state tax: Proposition 13Proposition 13 was legislature introduced during the 1970s during California’s massive growth.When someone purchases or builds a home, it allows a 1% assessment of market value and up to a 2% assessment every year after that. It also said that if you are a local government and want to raise taxes, you need a supermajority of ⅔ votes to pass this tax. It kept the government from spending out of control and it also made life in California more predictable for homeowners and government alike on tax revenue.The California Schools and Local Funding Act of 2018The California Schools and Local Funding Act of 2018, also known as the California Split Roll Measure, says that corporations and businesses are not paying their fair share. In the past, all properties have been assessed the same. Resource Episode TranscriptThis episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm. Subscribe to Property Management Brainstorm on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and YouTube.

THE ASK AVANI SHOW June 8 2019 Interview with California State Senator Holly J Mitchell the sponsor of 'The CROWN Act' To End Hair Discrimination In The Workplace And Schools.

Holly Mitchell is a California State Senator representing the 30th State Senate District in Los Angeles. We talk about her perspectives as a black woman in politics today, encouraging more women to run, her work as the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, and talk about peace officer use of force standards. INTRO 1:30 - Speaking at SXSW 7:10 - It is a seven-day a week responsibility 
10:15 - Mansplaining 
12:15 - Maybe I am angry, there is a lot of stuff for me to be angry about (the tragic death of Victor McElhaney,)
16:35 - Hands off my poontang
18:23 - Does a growing legislative woman’s caucus and women such as Atkins & Lorena in positions of power help take the edge off of the challenges you feel? No. 
21:10 - Running for LA County Board of Supervisors 
26:32 - What does USC need to do to right the ship?
28:10 - Recovering the health of the state budget from 2010 - current day. 
30:10 - One billion dollars to early childcare education (restoring 2008 levels) is not necessarily enough. 
32:50 - Why does California have the highest child poverty rate in the nation?
34:23 - Senator Mitchell’s plan to eliminate deep childhood poverty in California 
35:45 - Reaction to Governor Newsom’s budget 
 37:00 - Members attempting to leverage the state budget vote to extract $$$’s for their pet projects 
42:15 - Christmas in July 
44:10 - The sheer number of black and brown men and women who are gunned down and murdered at the hands of law enforcement indicates we need systemic reform 45:20 - My mother was a cop
47:20 - AB 392 (Weber) - Use of force standard
47:45 - I would think that small-government republicans wouldn’t want armed agents of the state murdering citizens 
48:50 - SB 230 
Wrapping up


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Anthony Portantino is a California State Senator representing the 25th District in my state capital of Sacramento. This is my district, so it was a great honor to interview one of my elected representatives! Senator Portantino worked as a producer in the entertainment industry before getting into politics. He served two terms on the La Canada City Council, then served in the California State Assembly from 2006-2012. He has been a State Senator since 2016. We provide longform and “shortcuts” versions of each conversation to meet your listening needs. Episode Links • Anthony Portantino Website: https://www.anthonyportantino.com • Anthony Portantino Website: https://sd25.senate.ca.gov • Twitter Account: @Portantino Subscribe to our Newsletter at: www.schoolofthoughtproductions.com/contact/ We would love to connect with you! Please email us at schoolofthoughtpodcast@gmail.com to tell us who you are, what you think about the show, and who we should talk to next. Connect with us and the rest of our tribe by searching for School of Thought Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and California State Senator representing Senate District 6 which includes the cities of Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Elk Grove. We talk about how he found his way to politics as a practicing pediatrician, discuss his bill to end the personal belief exemption which allowed parents to send unvaccinated kids to California schools, discuss the dangers of influenza and end with a discussion on the 2018 legislative session and his priorities for Sacramento. Shownotes 2:30 - Introduction 8:00 - Running for office in 2010 against the author of Prop 8 14:30 - The vaccine bill 17:00 - When I was in medical school they showed us measles in a book because they thought we would never see it 19:00 - Community Immunity 26:00 - Russian Bots influencing the vaccine debate 35:00 - Death Threats 45:00 - The Spanish flu killed more people than WW1 47:00 - 80,000 people died of the flu last year 48:00 - Would you let your kids play football? 1:01:00 - Sheriff's running crooked autopsies in San Joaquin County? 1:09:00 - Wrapping up & what's next for Dr. Pan

Representing the South Bay and Silicon Valley.

An interview with California State Senator and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, Kevin De Leon

The California State Senator is in the race for his political life against a 20-year incumbent. But this son of an immigrant single mother says he's overcome bigger odds and is ready for this challenge. He's also not holding back on the failure of fellow Democrats to lead their party and the country.

Dr. Richard Pan, California State Senator, joins Kevin on the sideline of the 2018 API Policy Summit in Sacramento, CA. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn Support Us on...

California State Senator, Kevin de León, Senate President Pro Tempore, joins Michele and Igor to discuss California’s role in leading the resistance against Trump, what more progressives in Washington should be doing to fight his agenda and how he helped make California a “sanctuary state” with the most far reaching immigration legislation in the country.

“I write from the heart and always try to relate to others by writing what I’m feeling. It’s a direct reflection of who I am.” ~ Joanna PearlJoanna Pearl is a singer/songwriter with an undeniable passion for music that reflects in her dynamic vocal strength. Her true-to-life songwriting portrays the heart of a woman ranging from independence to vulnerability. When asked about where she gets her inspiration she commented, “I believe songs are a form of storytelling and I always try to convey that in my singing. If I can’t feel it, then I usually won’t do it any justice by trying to sing it.”Joanna Pearl’s debut EP Sensitive Material (August 2014) was nominated for the 24th Annual LA Music Awards in three categories; Hot AC Artist of the Year, Hot AC Album of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year, winning Hot AC Album of the Year. Also in 2014 she was nominated for Best Pop Artist at the Temecula Valley Music Awards. Critics praised Sensitive Material not only for its musical polish, but also for its lyrical maturity, her sound is described as a mix between Rhythm and Blues, Pop and Soul. Joanna was awarded Reverbnation’s “Featured Artist of the Week” November 11-17, 2014; Ranking: #1 Locally; #75 Nationally; #90 Globally.Sensitive Material has already received air-play on multiple radio stations, including; Clear Channel’s Q103.3 Temecula Valley’s Rock station, which debuted the single, “Sensitive Material” on the show “Sunday Night Music Meeting”, and is in rotation on 94.5 KMYT. Another single from the album, “Bag It Up”, caught the attention of industry professionals receiving radio air-play on San Diego’s 102.1FM KPRI.In 2010, Joanna won the Cree Ingles Idol Search Season 8on YouTube. Joanna was praised for her powerful singing abilities, comparing her cover versions of Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson, KT Tunstall and Whitney Houston, as having a voice as-good-as or better than her counter-parts. In February 2013, Joanna was awarded the “40 Under Forty” achievement by the City of Murrieta and California State Senator, Joel Anderson. In addition, she has placed Top 12 in the Nation during the 2012 and 2013 Singer-Songwriter Competitions at the San Diego County Fair. In the summer of 2013, Joanna embarked on her first regional tour, including having been invited to play the House of Blues San Diego.Joanna has performed for Olivia Newton-John, Patrick Dempsey, CA Senator Jeff Stone, Maryann Edwards (Mayor of Temecula), Tom Tait (Mayor of Anaheim), Melissa Melendez (State of California Assemblywoman), Rick Gibbs (Mayor of Murrieta) and Judy Chu (Congresswoman). In addition she has opened for Andy Grammer, MC Hammer and Tyrone Wells, including singing the national anthem for LA Galaxy and many other prestigious events.Joanna is a member of The Recording Academy, Grammy Museum, ASCAP and a founding member of a Songwriting Camp in Orange County, CA. She is also an active humanitarian supporting many charities including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, The American Heart Association, Michelle’s Place, Oak Grove Center For Education Treatment & The Arts, Make a Wish Foundation, and many more. During the 2015 Rock Against Human Trafficking’s Grammy After Party, which she is an ambassador of, Joanna performed “Every Kind of People” (Robert Palmer) alongside Andy Fraser who penned the song. Additionally the proceeds of her original song “Whispers In The Wind” (released on iTunes) have been donated to charitable fundraising for breast cancer research, and is featured in“Murphy”, a Hollywood Independent Film, in which she received IMDB credit.Facebook page: Facebook.com/JoannaPearlMusicInstagram: @JoannaPearlTwitter: @JoannaPearlhttp://joannapearl.com/

Political icon Tom Hayden delivers a rousing call to action based on a profound historical overview of the arc of justice and social movements. Among the most important progressive political figures of our era, he co-authored the historic SDS-founding Port Huron Statements in the early 1960’s, was a defendant in the trial of the legendary Chicago Seven, and went on to serve as a California State Senator. In this deeply moving, visionary talk, he considers how a grassroots movement might overcome the most powerful empire in world history. This speech was given at the 2003 Bioneers National Conference. Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. To experience talks like this, please join us at the Bioneers National Conference each October, and regional Bioneers Resilient Community Network gatherings held nationwide throughout the year. For more information on Bioneers, please visit http://www.bioneers.org and stay in touch via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/bioneers).

State Senator Mark Leno is the first openly gay man to serve in California’s Senate. A champion of LGBT rights throughout his career, Leno is far from a ‘single-issue’ politician. As he approaches his last year in the Senate — he’s termed out in 2016 — hear Leno chat with Out in the Bay host Eric Jansen about his political priorities, his thoughts on what’s next for LGBT rights and, after representing San Francisco for more than a decade, his views on the state of our city and how we can meet our challenges. Leno also shares stories from his past, including his time in rabbinical school. Airs 7pm PDT Thursday, Aug. 13, at kalw.org + 91.7 fm SF Bay Area ; listen after broadcast at www.OutintheBay.org.

As the world’s eighth largest economy, California is emerging as the potential game-changer for global climate leadership. Using strategic alliances and smart policies that integrate ecology, economy and justice, these climate leaders show how: Tom Hayden, lifelong activist and former California State Senator; Vien Truong, Environmental Equity Director, Greenlining Institute; Wade Crowfoot, Senior Advisor to Gov. Jerry Brown.

On this first national edition of OutCasting for the Pacifica program Sprouts, we talk with Dan Savage about LGBTQ bullying and suicide prevention; we also talk with California State Senator Mark Leno about a law he sponsored to require the teaching of LGBTQ history in California schools

Tom Campbell is a Republican candidate for the US Senate. Mr. Campbell served as a US Congressman for five terms representing districts in the Silicon Valley. He was also a California State Senator, and the Director of Finance for the State of California. In Congress, Mr. Campbell served on the Judiciary Committee, the Joint Economic Committee, the Banking and Housing Committee, and the International Relations Committee. He has also served since 2004 on the Council of Economic Advisors to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Campbell joins the Council to outline his vision of US foreign policy priorities and what international issues he would focus on if elected to the US Senate.

Joe Simitian was elected to the California State Senate in November 2004 to represent the 11th State Senate District, which includes parts of San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. His public service over the years includes stints as a State Assemblymember, member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Palo Alto and President of the Palo Alto School Board. He has also served as an election observer/supervisor in El Salvador and Bosnia, and participated in refugee relief and resettlement efforts in Albania and Kosovo. In the Senate, Simitian chairs the Environmental Quality Committee and serves as a member of the following committees: Budget and Fiscal Review; Business, Professions and Economic Development; Education; Energy, Utilities and Communications; Environmental Quality; and Transportation and Housing. He is also one of two Democratic members on the Budget Subcommittee on Education. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in International Policy Studies from Stanford University, a Master in City Planning degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor law degree from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall). The California Journal identified Simitian as among those at the "Top of the Class" during his first term in the Legislature. San Jose Magazine has repeatedly recognized him as one of the "Power 100 of Silicon Valley", and in 2003 Simitian was selected by Scientific American magazine as one of the "Scientific American 50" Leaders in Technology from around the world.Senator Simitian and his work have been quoted or noted in publications as diverse as the Atlantic Monthly, Conde Nast Traveller, Mother Jones, People Magazine, and Scientific American. His media appearances range from CNN to the "Dr. Phil Show", from CTV (Canadian Television) to ABC Radio National in Australia. Simitian brings to his work a unique perspective and background - service at all levels of local government; hands-on experience in the private sector as a public schools attorney, businessman, and certified city planner; a breadth of international interests and experience; as well as professional education and training particularly applicable to his work in the Legislature. http://www.senatorsimitian.com/

California Secretary of State, electronic voting technology, elections legislation, opening government to the people. A lawmaker for more than a decade, Senator Debra Bowen continues to focus her attention on helping Californians improve their quality of life. Helping people take part in our democracy and get access to state government, giving them tools to protect their privacy and their pocketbook, and investing in California's natural resources and its children are the underlying themes that sum up Senator Bowen's overall approach to being a state lawmaker.

California Secretary of State, electronic voting technology, elections legislation, opening government to the people. A lawmaker for more than a decade, Senator Debra Bowen continues to focus her attention on helping Californians improve their quality of life. Helping people take part in our democracy and get access to state government, giving them tools to protect their privacy and their pocketbook, and investing in California's natural resources and its children are the underlying themes that sum up Senator Bowen's overall approach to being a state lawmaker.