Podcast appearances and mentions of Nancy Skinner

The California state Senate passed a measure on October 11 to prevent gas prices from spiking in a state where it is notoriously expensive to fill up at the pump. The proposal, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, would give energy regulators the authority to require that refiners keep a certain amount of fuel on hand. The goal is to try to keep prices from increasing suddenly when refiners go offline for maintenance. Proponents say it would save Californians billions of dollars at the pump. The bill was inspired by findings from the state's Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, which demonstrated that gas price spikes are largely caused by increases in global crude oil prices and unplanned refinery outages. State Sen. Nancy Skinner, a Democrat representing Berkeley, said the proposal is about saving money for consumers. “While global crude prices are not something we can control, a shortage of refined gasoline is something that we can prepare for,” she said. It has received intense pushback from Republican lawmakers, labor groups, and the oil industry. Some opponents say it could unintentionally raise overall gas prices and threaten the safety of workers by giving the state more oversight over refinery maintenance schedules. They argued delaying necessary maintenance could lead to accidents. The Western States Petroleum Association criticized Newsom and the Democratic lawmakers supporting the bill, saying it would not benefit consumers. “If they were serious about affordability, they'd be working with our industry on real solutions,” Catherine Reheis-Boyd, the group's president, said in a statement. “Instead, they're forcing a system they don't understand, and Californians will pay the price.” Californians pay the highest rates at the pump due to taxes and environmental regulations. The average price for regular unleaded gas in the state is about $4.67 per gallon as of October 11, compared to the national average of $3.21, according to AAA. Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle said there shouldn't have been a special session to weigh the proposal, because the bill does not do anything urgent. The proposal fails to address the state taxes and regulations that contribute to higher gas prices, he said. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

With her time in the legislature ending this fall, State Senator Nancy Skinner is ready to talk legacy - the record of progressive public policy she takes pride in, the gender equality and representation she has championed in and out of the State Capitol...and the little granddaughter who brings her joy.

New bill SB 478 to take effect this July bans restaurants' hidden 'junk fees'Food & Wine reports that California is banning hidden restaurant fees, in addition to other surcharges.  The rule would also require companies to disclose upfront whether fees are refundable.Some people call them “junk fees.” While some places disclose the surcharges up front on menus and table cards, many others don't. That's led to accusations that restaurants are hiding them and making meals more expensive than diners realize. Now, California is stepping in to stop them. Last October, the state legislature approved a measure that bans hidden fees for hotel stays, as well as tickets to concerts and sporting events.  The new law, SB 478, aimed at banning hidden fees, takes effect in July, according to the office of State Attorney General Rob Bonta.Authored by Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, the new law comes after California's fast-food law took effect in April. Under the new law, the minimum wage for fast-food workers increased from $16 per hour to $20, a move that prompted fast-food companies to raise prices to keep up with labor costs.PG& E's prominent energy rate hikes are due to excessive wildfires happening throughout CaliforniaOn January 1, 2024 PG&E implemented a significant rate increase for all customers; the rate hike has already taken affect, where customers may have noticed the difference in February and March bills. According to the California Public Utilities Commission, the top drivers of PG&E's proposed increases are inflation and significant investments in undergrounding electric lines to decrease wildfire risk. According to PG&E, the change is an increase of approximately 12.8% in 2024, with the typical bill increasing by about $34.50 per month (which uses about 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity each month per typical household), according to the company's estimates.. This is on top of other significant PG&E rate increases in recent years.For instance, on March 7, the Public Utilities Commission approved a PG&E rate hike that will add about $5 a month to the average bill, to begin as soon as April 2024.   The newly approved hike is to expected to compensate for PG&E's previous vegetation management efforts dating back to 2020. The spending was part of PG&E's efforts to limit the risk of wildfires after a string of disastrous blazes that started in 2017 and ultimately led to the utility filing bankruptcy. PG&E said it expects total rate hikes in 2024 will total about $50 more per average customer.State law enforcement makes 500+ arrests, removes nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl as part of San Francisco OperationMarking one year since Governor Newsom deployed California Highway Patrol and California National Guard personnel to a multiagency special operation in San Francisco, the Governor announced this week over 500 arrests made and nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl seized as part of this effort. As part of its operations, the CHP issued 6,200+ citations for illegal activity, made 500+ arrests, and recovered 115+ stolen vehicles.“Our coordinated work to shut down drug markets in San Francisco is making a difference, but we have more work to do,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed.Building on the Newsom Administration's efforts to improve public safety throughout California, including Oakland and Bakersfield, violent crime and property crime are significantly down year-over-year in San Francisco. This reduction reflects the work of local law enforcement and state and federal efforts.“The California Highway Patrol has been a valuable partner in our work dismantling the drug markets in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods,” said San Francisco Police Department Chief Bill Scott. “The SFPD and CHP have taken an unprecedented amount of fentanyl off our streets in the last year. We've seen progress, but we're not going to let up in this effort. I want to thank Gov. Gavin Newsom and the members of the California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Area for his assistance in this ongoing work.”“Through collaborative efforts with our partners on both the local and state level, we have made significant strides in San Francisco. These partnerships are proof that when we work together, we can effectively combat crime and enhance public safety in the community,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “For the past year, your California National Guard has been committed to combating the rise of fentanyl in the streets of San Francisco,” said California National Guard Major General Matthew Beevers. “These extraordinary seizure statistics are a direct reflection of the tireless efforts of the highly trained service members from our California communities who directly support law enforcement agencies in this fight.”In addition, CHP and Cal Guard are partners in San Francisco's Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (DMACC), which coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement and agencies across the City to dismantle the illegal drug markets in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.Last week, Governor Newsom announced a similar public safety enforcement effort in Bakersfield that has so far resulted in 211 arrests and recovered 127 stolen vehicles in the area in recent weeks.California has invested $1.1 billion since 2019 to fight crime, help local governments hire more police, and improve public safety.

Renewable Energy is The FutureCalifornia is no stranger to power outages. In 2019, for example, over 25,000 blackout events were recorded across the state, leaving homeowners and businesses without electricity. In recent years, most blackouts are the result of wildfire, wildfire risk (leading to utility shutdowns), and extreme heat (leading to high electricity usage). When the electricity grid is stressed,  California relies primarily on gas-powered peaker plants and diesel generators to keep electricity running. However, the use of peaker plants and diesel generators as the primary backup source is not only costly, but can accelerate the climate crisis through the release of greenhouse gases. Instead of solely relying on fossil fuel-powered plants, the state is beginning to transition to the use of clean energy sources like wind and solar in addition to incorporating the use of more batteries and other energy storage to make the renewable energy transition a reality. One part of the solution is the use of electric vehicle batteries as a power source for homes and businesses.  How Does Bidirectional Charging Work?Bidirectional charging, which allows the energy stored in a car battery to be sent to various recipients, is key to this transition as it can power one's home, business, appliance, or alternate vehicle. Also known as vehicle-to-home or two-way charging, this innovation additionally serves as an energy backup during power outages.Senate Bill 233, authored by state Senator Nancy Skinner, would require that all new manufactured electric vehicles sold in California have bidirectional charging abilities by 2035. Currently, electric and hybrid vehicles account for one in four new car sales in California. By implementing bidirectional charging now, the majority of electric vehicles purchased would thus be able to serve as a backup power source during extreme weather events in the near future.Energy Wherever, WheneverBidirectional charging has many potential benefits. First, smart charging technology allows a car battery to be charged during off-peak hours, providing a potential financial advantage for users. If owners charge their EVs during off hours, and discharge back to the grid during peak hours, they can earn the difference between the two rates. With vehicle-to-grid technology, homeowners can sell energy back to the utility company for redistribution which can be used to power homes, buildings or other EVs.Second, bidirectional charging serves as a backup power source during outages, with a typical car battery storing enough power for a home for roughly two days. As the number of extreme weather events like wildfires and hurricanes increase in frequency, dual charging through EVs can become a dependable source of power. Further, bidirectional technology can serve as a portable power source, providing energy while on the road. What are the main challenges?As bidirectional EV charging technology is still coming to fruition, it is not yet widely available, although the lowest cost EV on the market, the Nissan Leaf, has been bidirectional for a decade.  Tesla has said that its vehicles would be bidirectional by model year 2025, General Motors has promised its EVs would be bidirectional by model year 2026. As noted in the Kia/Hyundai advertisement which ran during the 2024 Super Bowl, “vehicle-to-load” is available now and can be used to power a refrigerator or other load during a power outage.  Fully utilizing the benefits of integrated “vehicle-to-home” as has been advertised by Ford requires additional costs to upgrade home wiring and may cost more than low-income consumers can afford so high investment requirements may discourage the use of such technology amongst lower income groups. Who is Ellie Cohen?Ellie Cohen, CEO of the Climate Center, is a leader in transformative solutions to climate change and environmental degradation. Cohen is currently working with local governments, labor unions, and climate justice advocates to push lawmakers to enact policies such as SB 233 to spearhead the transition to renewable energy powered vehicles.Further ReadingLA Times Editorial Board, EVs have big batteries. They should come equipped to power homes and the grid in emergencies (Aug. 13, 2023)The Climate CenterSierra Club, New analysis of California's 2022 heat wave confirms gas plants failed to deliver promised power while toxic emissions soared in environmental justice communities (2023).Lipman, Electric Vehicle Blackouts (SF Chronicle opinion, Sept. 5, 2023).For a transcript of this episode, please visit  https://climatebreak.org/bidirectional-charging-vehicles-as-a-portable-battery-with-ellie-cohen/ 

The long wait is over. Shawn Wilson makes his triumphant return to the podcast. He has a new title and lays out his first directive as the podcast's president of code compliance, censorship, and content filtering. With the filing deadline for the March Primary past us, we preview the big races for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and State Senate. Merry Christmas and thank you for spending time with us this year.

This Special Episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live at Capitol Weekly's Conference on Women's Health which was held on Thursday, September 28, 2023This is Panel 1 – REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHThe reversal of Roe vs. Wade has created turmoil and uncertainty in reproductive care. In 2022, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, adding the right to choose into the California Constitution – but those protections only exist within the parameters of federal law.PANELISTS: Sen. Nancy Skinner; Liz Lawler, California Republican Party delegate; Amy Moy, Essential Access; Julia Spiegel, Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary, Governor's OfficeModerated by Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles TimesA full transcript of this discussion may be found at: https://capitolweekly.net/womens-health-reproductive-health/Want to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

S4E27: "Changing the Standard to 'Nutrition Density' in School Lunch Programs" | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO at Western United Dairies. They discuss Senate Bill 348 (SB 348) and its potential impact on the dairy industry and school lunch programs. The bill, authored by Senator Nancy Skinner, aims to increase access to fresh and nutritious local ingredients for school lunch programs. However, the concern is that the bill proposes a 25-gram limit on sugar consumption in school lunches, which could have unintended consequences for dairy products. The CEO highlights that Senator Skinner has been an ally of the dairy industry and has worked to improve school lunch programs. To address concerns about the sugar limit, the CEO and Western United Dairies have partnered with the Dairy Council of California and a nutritionist to offer amendments to the bill. These amendments focus on nutrition density and consider individual students' needs, such as higher calorie requirements for athletes. The legislative session is longer this year, and WUD hopes to avoid a floor fight, which could be challenging for the agriculture industry. They emphasize the importance of not sacrificing one agricultural group over another and advocate for focusing on nutrition density rather than arbitrary limitations. Anja also emphasizes the significance of lobbyists representing the dairy industry's interests without conflicts with other agricultural groups. The CEO aims to ensure that dairy products have a prominent place on school lunch menus. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. Other Seen and Herd Podcast Episodes discussing SB 348: S&H S4E15 - Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh S&H S4E19 - "Navigating California Legislation: From Flavored Milk to Methane Reductions” | Anja Raudabaugh >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com  >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/.  >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ 

State Senator Nancy Skinner, the Chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, is joined by California's Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, in a look back at voter-approved Proposition 1, the 2022 ballot initiative that put the right to an abortion into the state's constitution...and the ongoing fight for reproductive rights in CA and nationwide. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

In the patchwork quilt that is America post- Roe, chemical abortion is becoming the new battleground in the states. We discuss the new laws emerging on either side of the abortion pill issue, the looming decision of a Texas federal judge on whether to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone, and how a group of hobby pilots are fly abortion patients out of states with bans. Plus, we discuss the new study showing hormonal birth control elevates the risk of breast cancer.  Topics Discussed:Elevated Access & the hobby pilots flying women out of state for abortionsWyoming becomes first state to ban abortion pillsCA bill seeks to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other statesThe looming decision of a Texas federal judge on whether to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristoneNew study shows hormonal birth control elevates the risk of breast cancerIntroducing a new segment Links Mentioned:Small Planes and Secrecy: Pilots Fly People to Kansas and Other States For Abortions - KMUW NewsWyoming Becomes First State To Ban Abortion Pills - Detroit CatholicCA Bill Would Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills To Other States - AxiosBill SB-345 Health care servicesThe Abortion Mecca - Life Dynamics BlogAbortion Pill Ruling Looms Over FDA's Drug Approval Process - AxiosAll Hormonal Contraceptives ‘Carry Small Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer' - The GuardianStudy Finds Same Small Rise In Breast Cancer Risk In Many Forms Of Hormonal Birth Control - Stat NewsCombined and Progestagen-Only Hormonal Contraceptives and Breast Cancer Risk: A UK Nested Case–Control Study and Meta-Analysis - PLOS MedicinePro-Life America Podcast Episode 41: Birth Control – What They're Not Telling YouLime 5 - By Mark CrutcherRate & Review Our Podcast Have a topic you want to see discussed on the show? [Submit it here.]To learn more about what Life Dynamics does, visit: https://lifedynamics.com/about-us/Support Our Work

Rep. Barbara Lee is aiming for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2024. That's means her seat in the East Bay 12th Congressional District could be up-for-grabs. Some of the same potential candidates may also have their eyes on Nancy Skinner's termed out seat in the 7th State Senate District. If that's not enough, who might be angling to replace the late Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle in South County's District 2? We answer those question and more on this episode of the East Bay Insiders Podcast.

Today we welcome Senator Nancy Skinner. Skinner represents Senate District 09. We discuss budget goals, healthcare needs, clean energy, reproductive rights and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

State Senator Nancy Skinner, the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, shares her reaction to the recent SCOTUS decision repealing a woman's constitutional access to abortion, the impact it will have on woman across the country seeking abortion services that are now illegal...and how CA is now prepared to be a safe haven for women from other states seeking safe & legal reproductive health care. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

State Senator Nancy Skinner, the Vice-Chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, shares her reaction to the recent SCOTUS decision repealing womens' constitutional access to abortion, the impact it will have on women across the country seeking abortion services that are now illegal...and how CA is ready to be a safe haven for women from other states seeking safe & legal reproductive health care. Click here for a closed-captioned version of this episode!

The Golden State Warriors went on the road and defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 103-90, to clinch their fourth NBA title in the last eight seasons. Guard Stephen Curry was named Finals MVP, after leading the team with 34 points in the finale. A Bay Area state senator is introducing a bill that would require California gun owners to have liability insurance. The bill from Senator Nancy Skinner of Berkeley would make gun owners take out policies similar to car insurance, that would make them financially responsible for injuries, damages, or deaths caused by the negligent or accidental use of their weapons.  Reporter: Nina Thorsen, KQED Immigrant detainees who work at two privately run detention facilities around Bakersfield have confirmed they are on strike. This comes as California's workplace health and safety regulators have opened an investigation into their working conditions at one of the detention centers. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

Today we welcome California State Senator Nancy Skinner of the 9th California Senate District, which covers the eastern San Francisco Bay. Nancy has been in elected office since she became the only University of California, Berkeley student to win a city council seat as a student. She also served in the California Assembly in the late 2000s so she has the perspective from when budget negotiations were very difficult. She discusses those days, how her bill to get student-athletes paid led to Name, Image, & Likeness deals, and other issues in California, such as housing and energy policy, and what she is excited for this term. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!

A Bay Area lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would help children who have lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic. The bill would set up a savings account and make sure the children would be able to collect survivor support. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Jeff Bell spoke with the bill's author, State Senator Nancy Skinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Watson was convicted of felony murder but thanks to SB 1437, the law by Nancy Skinner, that allows people convicted of murder who were not the actual killer or major participants to petition for resentencing, Watson was able to get released from prison. During his time in prison, he had become a jailhouse lawyer and helped his fellow incarcerated individuals file motions and petitions. He has parlayed that into a business where he acts as a paralegal, filing motions and helped incarcerated individuals and others file motions with the court for release or resentencing.

California state legislators share their visions of California and the policies needed to achieve that future. The panel discussion, sponsored by UC Berkeley's Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, includes senators Anna Caballero and Nancy Skinner and assemblymembers David Chiu and James Ramos.Listen to the episode and read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This special episode of the Capitol Weekly Podcast was recorded live on February 18 at a panel discussion hosted by Capitol Weekly: The Future of Work, After the Pandemic. What will the workplace look like when the pandemic is over? What will happen to the industries that have been particularly hard-hit, like restaurants and live events/entertainment? Women suffered the worst of the job losses – why, and what happens now? And what will be different about work post-pandemic: is working from home the ‘new normal’? Panelists included Senator Nancy Skinner; Micah Weinberg, CA Forward; Julie Baker, Californians for the Arts; and Jot Condie, California Restaurant Association. The panel was moderated by Sonya Sorich, Sacramento Business Journal.

If a police officer was found to have used deadly force or inflicted serious injuries on the job, until 2019, disciplinary records about that incident had been kept secret. That changed when SB 1421, authored by state Senator Nancy Skinner, went into effect. In 2020, she moved to expand the legislation to also grant access to records about officers who engaged in biased or discriminatory behavior or used excessive or unreasonable force. Skinner talks about the impacts of the original transparency law and how she intends to improve it.

Christian Madrigal, in a photo shared by his family On this show: 0:13 – Home deaths have spiked in Houston, and a new ProPublica investigation tries to find out how many are attributable to Covid-19. Charles Ornstein, deputy managing editor at ProPublica, talks about the story. 0:34 – A massive trove of data leaked by the transparency collective Distributed Denial of Secrets from U.S. police departments has revealed police vitriol toward antifascist protesters, and more. We talk about some of the revelations from the documents, known as “Blueleaks,” with two journalists with The Intercept: Micah Lee, director of information security, and Ryan Deveraux, investigative reporter. You can read their pieces here: Hack of 251 law enforcement websites exposes personal data of 700,000 cops Leaked documents show police knew far-right extremists were the real threat at protests, not “Antifa” 1:08 – In June 2019, 20-year-old Christian Madrigal lost his life in Santa Rita Jail, after his family tried to seek mental health help for him while he was in crisis and he was taken to jail instead. Video of his death was just released. We are joined by his parents, Jose Jaime Covarrubias and Gabriela Covarrubias, to talk about their son and their fight for justice after his death, as well as Jose Bernal of the Ella Baker Center. The officer involved in Madrigal's death, Lt. Craig Cedergren, was fired this week. DA Nancy O'Malley has declined to charge the Alameda County Sheriff's employees involved in Madrigal's death, copying and pasting text from a letter she issued also declining to charge officers involved in Dujuan Armstrong's death. 1:33 – Sen. Nancy Skinner joins us to talk about her two new police reform bills, SB776, which would expand the types of police records subject to mandatory disclosure; and SB 773, which starts a process for directing 911 calls away from police if they involve mental health, public welfare, or homelessness. We also take calls from listeners.  The post Family seeks justice for Christian Madrigal, who lost his life in Santa Rita Jail; Massive “Blueleaks” data breach reveals data of over 700,000 police officers appeared first on KPFA.

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

Senator Nancy Skinner has authored some of the most important criminal justice legislation in the state. Senator Skinner represents among other places, Berkeley in the State Senate. Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2016, Skinner was a member of the California State Assembly representing California's 15th State Assembly district from 2008 to 2014. On the Podcast, the Senator talks about the importance of SB 1437 - felony murder reform. We also talk about SB 1421, police transparency legislation, opening up police records to the public and her most recent bill SB 889, which would raise the minimum age for being prosecuted as an adult to 20.

Sarah discusses California's Fair Pay to Play Act with ESPN's Jay Bilas, sports economist Andy Schwarz, and state senator Nancy Skinner.

Sarah discusses California's Fair Pay to Play Act with ESPN's Jay Bilas, sports economist Andy Schwarz, and state senator Nancy Skinner.

Elected officials at the YIMBY Party Party celebrate the pro-housing movement and share how important it has been for them. Amazing stories from Senator Scott Wiener, Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

Scott and Marisa discuss the "power politics" of PG&E's blackouts with state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley. Skinner also shares stories of her college activism, working on criminal justice reform with former Gov. Jerry Brown and whether she got snubbed during the signing of her bill to allow NCAA athletes in California to receive endorsements.

Last week was a busy one for very controversial housing bills in California. On this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt and Liam discuss the major changes to SB 50, Sen. Scott Wiener's attempt to force cities to allow taller housing around transit, and a mixed bag for tenant groups in the Capitol, First, the Avocado of the Fortnight shout-outs some wonderful reporting (https://extras.mercurynews.com/pricewepay/)(3:45). Then some "mythbusting" around the new SB 50 (6:30)and Costa Hawkins reform (22:30). Matt and Liam then interview Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, who has fiercely opposed SB 50 and is planning yet another ballot initiative on rent control (35:20). And finally an interview with Sen. Nancy Skinner, Democrat from Berkeley and co-author of SB 50 (55:50).

On this episode, I chat with Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton who in September of 2017 was sworn in as the 25th District Attorney for the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Becton leads a prosecutorial office of approximately 200 lawyers, investigators, and staff. District Attorney Becton served for 22 years as a judge in Contra Costa County, where she was elected as Presiding Judge. We get into how they had more than 14,000 misdemeanor requests from Law Enforcement while prosecuting 4,500 of those. They also prosecuted 3,400 felonies in 2017. Becton recently announced Youth Courts, Restorative Justice and bringing the Sand Hook Program to the County. We discuss human trafficking, illegal dumping, repeat misdemeanor offenders, domestic violence, homeless & mental illness while talking about the anti-truancy program. We close by chatting about how Senator Nancy Skinner named Becton the Woman of the Year in the 9th District.

Avi and Sajid are joined by veteran Public Defender Brian Matthews. They discuss a wave of criminal justice reform in California. The topics include the elimination of cash bail, laws designed to protect kids from prosecution, and a major change to the felony murder rule. The intro clip is Senator Nancy Skinner asking a Public Safety Committee to approve her bill reforming the felony murder rule. Music in this episode is by @leerosevere and @omniboi.

Primary Day is less than two weeks away and state Senate candidate Nancy Skinner sits down to chat about her campaign in the Ninth District. Skinner, as a former East bay assemblymember, once represented half of the much larger state Senate. The other half was previously represented by her rival this June (and likely next November) former assemblymember Sandre Swanson. The top two advance to the November General Election. In the meantime, Skinner gives her thoughts on the June primary race, her experience in Sacramento and offers her views on governance, while touting her clear progressives credentials. By the way, don't miss the end of the program! Listen to the reggae jam Skinner recorded back in 1981! 

Tune in to 'Life is a Sacred Journey' on October 3, 2013, Thursday at 05:00 pm! Micheal Pope's guest will be Assembly Woman Nancy Skinner. Assembly Woman Nancy Skinner, who was elected to the Assembly in 2008, represents The 15 Assembly District incorporating the East Bay communities that stretch along the I-80 corridor from Hercules to Oakland.  The Assembly member Skinner serves as Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, where she presides over the Assembly's annual budget process that determines the expenditures of the state for the upcoming fiscal year. Skinner formerly served as Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee and Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.Click here to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.Like us on Facebook.

Tune in to 'Life is a Sacred Journey’ on October 3, 2013, Thursday at 05:00 pm! Micheal Pope's guest will be Assembly Woman Nancy Skinner.  Assembly Woman Nancy Skinner, who was elected to the Assembly in 2008, represents The 15 Assembly District incorporating the East Bay communities that stretch along the I-80 corridor from Hercules to Oakland.  The Assembly member Skinner serves as Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, where she presides over the Assembly's annual budget process that determines the expenditures of the state for the upcoming fiscal year. Skinner formerly served as Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee and Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. Like us on Facebook.

Both our government officials and the internationalists at the U.N. are looking to take guns out of the hands of law abiding U.S. citizens. Now using taxes, fines, outrageous insurance policy premiums, and a vague international treaty.

Both our government officials and the internationalists at the U.N. are looking to take guns out of the hands of law abiding U.S. citizens. Now using taxes, fines, outrageous insurance policy premiums, and a vague international treaty.

Let us, following in Andy Schwarz's example, highlight the fine work of Nancy Skinner, a California state senator whose "Fair Pay to Play Act" granted college athletes in California the right to profit from their name, image, and likeness. This forced the NCAA to allow such changes more broadly.It hasn't been perfect, but let's acknowledge one thing: if someone's gonna be making millions off your name and face, maybe--just maybe!--you should be able to get a cut. Games Played Last Week:01:43 -AQUA : Biodiversity in the Oceans (Dan Halstad and Tristan Halstad, Sidekick Games, 2024)06:24 -Imperium: Horizons (Nigel Buckle and Dávid Turczi, Osprey Games, 2024)13:40 -World Wonders (Zé Mendes, Arcane Wonders, 2023)19:33 -MLEM: Space Agency (Reiner Knizia, Rebel Studio, 2024)24:14 -Maskmen (Jun Sasaki and Taiki Shinzawa, Oink Games, 2014)28:27 -The Barracks Emperors (Wray Ferrell and Brad Johnson, GMT Games, 2023)32:17 -Tokyo Highway: Rainbow City (Naotaka Shimamoto and Yoshiaki Tomioka, itten, 2023)37:14 -Vengeance (Gordon Calleja, Mighty Boards, 2018)40:03 -Charioteer (Matt Calkins, GMT Games, 2022)News (and why it doesn't matter):44:29 "Wednesdays with Walker"--streaming on Twitch45:05 Unpublished Flickateers by Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson45:55 Storm Raiders by Shem Phillips46:48 Voidfall Solo Online by Mark Hutchinson! https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3222419/play-voidfall-solo-online-fan-made-app47:59 Feature Game: Envelopes of Cash (Andy Schwarz, Envelopes of Cash LLC, 2023)Our Sponsors:* Check out Manscaped and use my code SOWRONGGAMES for a great deal: https://www.manscaped.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy