Candidate for Republican nomination for US Senate
Former congressman (1989-1993, 1995-2001) and former California State Finance Director; Visiting Professor of Law and Economics at Chapman University; former candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, he is now a candidate for the 2010 Republican nomination for the US Senate
Former Congressman Campbell Makes a Bid for the Senate Tom Campbell is one of three Republican hopefuls for the US Senate seat of Democrat Barbara Boxer . He served five terms in Congress from Silicon Valley. He's been a state senator, director of finance for Governor Schwarzenegger and dean of the business school at UC Berkeley. His opponents are former Hewlett CEO Carly Fiorina and conservative Assemblyman Chuck DeVore .
Will Sacramento Resort to Paying Its Bills with IOU's If California runs out of money at midnight tonight, State Controller John Chiang says he’ll have to pay the state’s bills with IOU’s starting on Thursday. As we record this program, it appears that Republicans and Democrats may come up with a stop-gap measure. In the meantime, we get an update and speak with Chiang.
Will Proposition 1-A Finally Resolve State Budget Problems? After three months of deadlock, Governor Schwarzenegger and Democrats in Sacramento rounded up three Republicans to pass a budget . But they insist that a $48-billion shortfall won't be resolved unless voters pass six ballot measures on May 19. The most important is Prop 1-A , the Budget Stabilization Act, which would cap spending, extend recently enacted taxes, and enlarge the “rainy day” fund.
Firestorms, Federal Relief and Climate Change Victims of California’s fires can apply for assistance, but President Trump had a warning for the state’s residents. He wants to see a change in forest management. Scientists tell us the firestorms are are result of climate change--which the president still denies. Should cities still allow for building in firezones? Later, Warren talks to one Malibu resident about his firsthand experience in the Woolsey fire.
California Wildfire Special A live, one-hour special brought to you by KQED and KCRW.
The Enemy of the People Newsrooms have seen threats, suspicious packages, even shootings. Can they win back trust?
Who will get displaced by a new Santa Barbara police station? The city of Santa Barbara says it needs a new police station, but building one means displacing either farmers or lawn bowlers. The Woolsey has not only destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate, but it’s displaced a diverse mix of wildlife. And a new contemporary art exhibition takes a deep dive into the most famous art heists in history.