Managed Care Tax, Developmental Disabilities Funding Approved by Lawmakers

State lawmakers have approved a deal to re-vamp a tax on managed care health plans, allowing California to continue bringing a billion dollars a year from the federal government, with new funding for developmental disabilities programs. Supporters hail the vote as honoring the promise of the Lanterman act to help support people with developmental disabilities to live independently instead of being housed in institutions. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

Senator Charles Schumer Proposes Airline Seat Size Regulations

Uncomfortably small airplane seats could be a thing of the past if Senator Charles Schumer has his way. Yesterday the senator unveiled his plan to regulate airline seat sizes, hoping to save passengers from a situation in which they are, according to him, packed in “like sardines.” Scott Baba reports.

CA Democratic Convention Endorses Harris for Senate

Attorney General Kamala Harris has won a coveted endorsement from the state Democratic Party, after a vote by delegates at the state Democratic convention. That was one of the most-watched issues at a convention that also featured a speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Christopher Martinez files this report from San Jose.

Developmental Disabilities Community Hosts Town Hall

The East Bay Developmental Disabilities Legislative Community hosted a town hall in Oakland to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Lanterman Act-- known to advocates as the “the Golden Promise”. The Lanterman Act is a law passed in the 70’s that gave people with developmental disabilities equal rights and responsibilities and established regional centers that serve to advocate and protect these rights.
But speakers from the Developmental Disabilities Community told lawmakers on a panel that the system was on the brink of collapse. But that was before lawmakers reached a deal on managed care. The MCO deal is set for a vote Monday. If passed, the m-c-o will increase funding for developmental disabilities programs. KPFA’s Emma Riley reports from Oakland:

SF Hearing For Solutions to the Homeless Crisis

Two San Francisco supervisors heard 4 hours worth of proposals today for solutions to the homeless crisis. Mayor Ed Lee announced last December the creation of a new city department on homelessness consolidating the departments separately addressing shelters, health, emergency crisis and housing. Supervisors Jane Kim and Malia Cohen called the hearing to get an update on the city's progress and to figure out what the new department should be focused on.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was there and filed this report.

Teachers, Students, Parents Pressure Fresno School Board for Improvements

A coalition of teachers, students and parents in Fresno Wednesday rallied to pressure district officials and school board trustees to fund badly needed improvements in the city’s educational system. Since the fall, the teachers’ union has sponsored public meetings at schools throughout the city to determine how available funds should best be spent. Fresno Unified School District officials refused to bargain on those issues in recent labor negotiations. Meanwhile, distracted school district officials, already under FBI investigation, are facing increasing scrutiny over the handling of no-bid construction projects. Pacifica’s Vic Bedoian was there and reports from Fresno.

San Jose Called to Reject Rehiring of Police Who Threated on Twitter

Demonstrators gathered at Superior Court in San Jose to protest the rehiring of a police officer who posted threats on Twitter against those who objected to his criticism of Black Lives Matter activists. The NAACP filed legal papers asking for a reversal of the arbitration award that gave the officer his job back.

Division Street Homeless Encampment Divides City

In San Francisco, the Department of Public Health issued an order for hundreds of homeless people to evacuate encampments on Division Street and the Mission district. Homeless residents were given 72 hours to leave, and are expected to be dispersed by Friday. The San Francisco Department of Health says conditions have become unsafe for those that are living in the encampments, as well as for residents and businesses in the neighborhoods.

Former Senator Leland Yee Sentenced to Prison

A federal judge has sentenced former state senator Leland Yee to five years in prison and a $20,000 fine in a political corruption case. Yee had pleaded guilty to charges that include taking bribes for political favors and votes, and participating in a weapons trafficking scheme. Judge Charles Breyer rejected a prosecutor’s request to impose a high 8-year sentence, but he also rejected Yee’s request for leniency. Christopher Martinez reports from San Francisco.

Richmond Takes Rent Control to the Ballot

In Richmond the battle over rent control has moved out of the city council and into the streets where tenant activists will collect signatures to put the issue on the ballot. On Tuesday City Council Member Gayle McLaughlin with a coalition of renters and homeowners filed a ballot initiative with the city clerks office that will create rent control and no fault eviction protections for the city of Richmond. The ballot initiative comes in response to the successful petition and repeal of a similar ordinance narrowly approved by the city council last fall. Pacifica's Mike Kohn reports.

Family Sues Alameda County and Health Care Provider Over Inmate's Death

Attorney John Burris announced today he's filling a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Alameda county sheriff and the health care provider "Corizon" for the wrongful death of Mario Martinez. Martinez died last July while he was in custody at Santa Rita jail. Burris said he was suffering from asthma complicated by nasal polyps for 5 months without receiving appropriate care. Burris held a press conference on the steps of the state courthouse in Oakland, Pacifica's Nina Pareja was there and filed this report.

Managed Care Tax Deal Hikes Spending for Developmentally Disabled

State lawmakers have announced a deal to re-vamp a tax on managed care organizations that is set to end this summer. The deal provides funding for increases in services for developmentally disabled Californians. It also sets the stage for ending the special legislative session on health care, a move that would let the recently passed “Death with Dignity” law go into effect. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

SF Supes Look to Double Affordable Housing

Supervisors Jane Kim and Aaron Peskin rallied affordable housing advocates today on the steps of San Francisco City hall in support of a proposed charter amendment which aims to double the affordable housing stock of the nations most expensive housing market. After the rally the supervisors went to argue their case before the Board of Supervisors which has the power to send the amendment to the voters on the June ballot. Pacifica's Mike Kohn reports from City Hall.

Trump Lead Roiling GOP

Donald Trump is heading into Tuesday’s Nevada caucuses with a lot of momentum, after his back-to back wins in South Carolina and New Hampshire. Some Republican opponents of Trump see a narrowing window of opportunity to stop his run, and perhaps even the possibility of a brokered national Republican nominating convention in July. Christopher Martinez reports.

SF Mayor Lee Supports Chief Suhr's Police Reforms

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has announced today a series of police reforms that aim at improving  public safety and rebuilding the trust between the San Francisco police department and the community.  In the wake of the Mario Woods killing in early December, which outraged the community and led to a series of  protests, Mayor Lee had ordered a plan to reform the police use of force. Since then, the majority of the police commission's hearings have been packed. Many advocates are against tasers that chief of police Greg Suhr is asking for as a non lethal alternative to the use of force. Mayor lee held a press conference at his office this morning and Pacifica's Nina Pareja was there and filed this report.
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Senator Hancock Introduces Bills to Restrict Coal Exports

Senator Loni Hancock introduces today 4 bills to restrict coal exports in Oakland and statewide. The bill package comes as the city of Oakland could authorize a coal exports project in the old army base that would ship up to 10-million tons of coal from the port to Asia per year. Four to six "six-mile-long coal trains" would transport the carbon fuel from Utah to Oakland everyday. The project has been debated by people on both sides of the issue several times in front of the Oakland city council members.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was in Oakland and filed this report.
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Hundreds Attend Resource Fair for the Homeless in Oakland

In Oakland, Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, or BOSS, organized a resource fair for the homeless in collaboration with high school volunteers, and community organizations. Service providers such as Swords to Plowshares, the Suitcase Clinic, Bay Area Legal Aid, Project Vision, and the City of Oakland were in attendance. This one day resource fair was designed with the idea that instead of people looking for services, the service-providers would go to the people.

Senator Mark Leno Announces New Public Safety Legislation

California Senator Mark Leno introduced a bill that requires more transparency between law enforcement and the public. KPFA's Emma Riley reports:

Unspent Cap & Trade Money Reviewed by Lawmakers

California is sitting on about a billion dollars in unspent “cap & trade” money targeted for addressing climate change. A senate budget committee held an informational hearing on priorities for spending the money, including a look at Governor Jerry Brown’s proposals, and calls from environmentalists to start using the money to address climate change. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

KPFA 94.1-FM Berkeley Oakland Community and Mayor Asks State Funds For Brooklyn Basin Project's Affordable Housing

Around one hundred Oakland residents rallied today at the site of the largest housing development on the Oakland waterfront in decades. The "Brooklyn Basin" project is set to build more than 3,000 units for $1,5 billion at the old Oakland army base site.
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf, East Oakland community members and affordable housing activists came together to urge governor Jerry Brown to honor his promise to give $45 million to finance affordable housing in the project.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was at the rally and filed this report.

Oakland City Council Still Hasn't Acted On Coal

The Oakland city council couldn't decide last night on whether to spend a quarter million dollars to study competing claims on the environmental impacts of a proposed coal export terminal. As is often the case, the controversial proposal brought several speakers on both sides to the council chambers. Many spoke against it - saying that Oakland should ban coal in the name of public health and its affects on climate change. Others said Oakland needs more jobs and should not miss the opportunity. Some Oakland faith leaders rallied in front of city hall before the hearing to show their opposition to coal in Oakland.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was at last night's meeting and filed this report.

Equal Pay Bill Aims at Race Inequity

A new bill aims at expanding California’s wage equality law, building on the anti-sex-discrimination law by adding race and ethnicity to the mix. Supporters say it would make California’s wage discrimination laws the strongest in the nation, and set a new national standard to ensure every worker is paid a fair and equitable wage. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

Rent Control Ordinance in city of Alameda Doesn't Make Anyone Happy

At 2:30 am the city of Alameda approved the cities first ever rent control measure. The ordinance will bring an end to the rent hike and no-fault eviction moratorium passed as an emergency measure 18 months ago when tenants complained of rents increasing a hundred dollars a month. But a year and a half later neither the landlords nor renters are happy with the hotly debated ordinance. Pacifica's Mike Kohn reports from the Alameda High school Auditorium.

Coastal Commission Vote Spurs Lawmaker Action

Some Democratic lawmakers are proposing new regulations on lobbyists arguing cases before the powerful California Coastal Commission. The move comes days after the commission’s controversial vote to fire its popular executive director. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

Jerry Brown Joins Bipartisan Clean Energy Accord

Governors from 17 states, including California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia signed what they're calling a bGovernor's Accord for a New Energy Future today. The bipartisan group governs nearly 40% of the Unites States' population. Pacifica's Claire Stremple has the story.

Scalia's Absence Splits Supreme Court

The death of conservative Supreme Court Judge Antonin Scalia on Saturday leaves the supreme court, long a conservative majority, with a split vote. This may change the outcome of some big cases yet to be decided. Claire Stremple has the story.

SCOTUS Says Yes to Coal Emissions

This week, the United States' Supreme Court issued a stay on President Obama's regulations for emissions from coal-fired power plants. The repercussions of this injunction effect policy both nationally and internationally. Representatives of the coal-industry say that Obama's executive orders are destroying the economy of 29 states. Environmental activists say the Supreme Court's stay casts doubt on the promises made by the U.S. during the Paris climate talks.

Environmentalists Outraged at Dismissal of CA Coastal Commission

Environmentalists say that the fight is not over despite the dismissal of their champion Dr. Charles Lister from the California Coastal Commission. Over 200 people spoke at a public meeting and tens of thousands wrote letters in support of Lister before he was fired behind closed doors. Politicians and people from environmentalist groups say that they will continue to take action to preserve California coasts. KPFA's Emma Riley reports:

OPD Is Still Closely Watched by Federal Monitors

The Oakland police department is still under the watchful eye of a federal monitoring team working with the federal judge Thelton Henderson. Last night, the Oakland coalition for police accountability hosted a meeting to hear the community voices sharing their stories of interactions with the police department.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja attended the meeting and filed this report.

Sanders, Bush Face Off in Second 1-on-1 Debate

The two remaining Democratic candidates for president debated in Wisconsin, days after the New Hampshire primary, and days ahead of the upcoming races in Nevada and South Carolina. Sanders is hoping to build on his momentum from his New Hampshire victory, while Clinton is laying ground for races with more Latino and African American voters. Christopher Martinez reports.

SFPD New Draft on Use of Force, Public Says No to Tasers

Some 50 people came before the San Francisco police commission last night to argue against equipping police with conducted electrical devices, otherwise known as tasers. After the shooting of 26 years old Mario Woods last December , the San Francisco Police Department is about to get a new protocol on the use of force, which hasn't been changed for 20 years. Police chief Gregory Suhr presented a draft order that included tasers as the last resort before the use of firearms. Under his proposal the weapon would only be given to a small portion of the forces who would undergo special training.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was at the San Francisco city hall last night and filed this report.

French Law To Leave Convicted Terrorists Stateless Passes First Hurdle

French lawmakers have approved a divisible bill aimed at making it possible to revoke the citizenship of people convicted on terrorism charges.
The bill, presented by socialist prime minister Manuel Valls in the wake of the Paris Attacks last year, passed by 317-199 Wednesday in parliament's lower house, the national assembly.
The measure revealed deep division among the ruling socialists, many on the left expressed indignation at the move and refused to vote for it. Justice Minister Christiane Taubira resigned last month in protest. The measure also divides the opposition conservatives.
The reform, which would alter the constitution, is still far from being definitively adopted. It also need to be voted on by the Senate and ultimately would require a three-fifths majority vote from lawmakers of both houses.
Human rights groups had warned that the bill risked discriminating against minorities of immigrant background as the initial text targeted dual nationals only.
Another measure in the Bill would introduce the principle of the state of emergency into the constitution. It would apply in the event of a terrorist threat or a natural disaster for a 12-day period that could be extended by a vote of the parliament, as under current law.
Reporter Nina Pareja has more.

Oakland Is Still Debating What The Impact Fee Should Look Like

The Oakland City Council Community and Economic Development Committee debated for nearly 3 hours a housing impact fee which could generate million of dollars for affordable housing by charging on private developers a one-time fee on new market rate housing construction.
The city staff proposal is being challenged by affordable housing activists who want more than a 5 000 dollar per unit fee. In the meantime, developers want nothing, saying the proposal will hurt Oakland and its ability to attract developers.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja, was at Oakland city hall and filed this report.

Coastal Commission Considers Firing Director

The California Coastal Commission is considering whether to fire its executive director, Charles Lester. The board has not given a reason for his proposed dismissal, but many environmental advocates see it as a board coup aimed at giving freer reign to developers seeking to build along the coast. Supporters of Lester turned out en masse at a commission hearing in Morro Bay. Christopher Martinez reports.

Califorinia Looks into Tracking Systems for Marijuana

Law Makers and cannabis industry stake holders met today to discuss ways the state of California can track legal marijuana plants and products for health and tax purposes. The panel discussion is part of a series hosted by the State Board of Equalization that is looking into making sure California is compliant with medical marijuana regulations signed into law last year by Governor Jerry Brown. Pacifica's Mike Kohn files this reports

Sanders Wins Big in New Hampshire Primaries

New Hampshire voters turned out in record numbers for the first-in-the-nation presidential primaries, a week after the Iowa caucuses. The races saw commanding victories by democrat Bernie Sanders and republican Donald Trump. Christopher Martinez reports.

Major Oil Refiners Accused of Rigging Imports and Exports

California consumer advocates are accusing the state's major oil refineries of rigging imports and exports to hike gas prices last year. Consumer Watchdog presented the findings from their most recent report to the California Energy C omission in Sacramento. Claire Stremple has the story.

SF Takes More Time to Decide fate of Tech Commuter Shuttles

Protestors blocked a Google commuter shuttle's in downtown San Francisco today, angered over a reported deal reached between three of the cities supervisors and the large tech firms that run commuter shuttles from SF to the South Bay. Affordable Housing advocates claim that the shuttles contribute to San Francisco's ever growing housing and gentrification crisis with out doing enough to protect the environment. Pacifica's Mike Kohn files this report from city hall, where the board of supervisors discussed the shuttle program.

Lawmakers Back Earthquake Warning System

Some state lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at speeding up development of an earthquake early warning system. They want to end a bar on using state money to set up a system that could warn hospitals and emergency services of an earthquake. Christopher Martinez reports.

Justice For Mario Woods Coalition Still Demands An Independent Investigation

60 activists from the justice for Mario Woods coalition gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall today and held a press conference, calling once again for an independent investigation on the killing of young African American, Mario Woods, shot more than 20 times by 5 San Francisco police officers, in early December in the Bayview district.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja attended the press conference and filed this report.

CSU Faculty Poised to Strike in April

The Union that represents California State University faculty announced dates for a five-day strike across the system's campuses this morning. The system has not been subject to a full faculty strike since the 1980s. Pacifica's Claire Stremple has the story.

Flag Ceremony, Film Screenings, Hackathon - Black History Month in San Jose

An African American Flag raising ceremony kicks off Black history month in San Jose. And a film series starts at San Jose State. In Redwood City, a computer hackathon for African American young adults concludes with participants meeting current heavy weight boxing champion Deontay Wilder and winning awards valued over $10,000.

SF Protest For More Money For People Rather Than SuperBowl

As San Francisco's Super Bowl city got so crowed that Embarcadero entrance had to be closed, 500 activists came together to protest the amount of money spent on the event. SEIU Service Workers West and the Cultural Action Network rallied for 2 different actions in front of San Francisco city hall. SIEU Service Workers West were advocating for 49ers stadium workers rights and the cultural action network rallied against displacement.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja followed the protest and filed this report from San Francisco

BSU Irvine Protests a Meeting with UC President

Janet Napolitano, the president of the university of California met today with representatives from the black student unions on each of the UC campuses to talk about campus climate. But the Irvine campus Black Student Union was on the street below to protest the process, calling for the abolition of the police on campus.
Pacifica reporter, Nina Pareja, went to the UC office of the president building in downtown Oakland and met the Irvine Black Student Union.

Environmentalists Hold Federal and State Agencies Responsible for Flint Water Crisis

The director and communications director at the State Department of Environmental Quality resigned in December. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced the firing today of Liane Shekter Smith, the former chief of the DEQ's Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance who had previously been reassigned and later suspended; the department continues to review the actions of a second employee who was suspended last month.

A task force Snyder appointed to investigate the crisis has concluded that the state DEQ is primarily to blame for not requiring the chemicals that allowed lead to leach into the water.

But some environmentalists are not letting the Federal Environmental Protection Agency off the hook -- saying it bears at least part of the blame for the catastrophe.

Pacifica's Emma Riley has the story:

San Luis Obispo Planning Experts and Citizens Nix Oil Trains

Over 500 people from around State converged in San Luis Obispo Thursday with the goal of halting a project that would bring mile-long oil trains through the heart of their county, and through much of coastal California and western states. The staff of experts at the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission agrees, asking commissioners to deny the application from the Phillips 66 oil company to build a rail spur at their refinery to accommodate three trainloads of oil a week from undisclosed sources outside the state. Opponents say crude oil shipments would likely come from Canada’s tar sands or North Dakota Bakken crude. The controversy has sparked an outcry from citizen groups and professional organizations throughout the state and nation. Pacifica’s Vic Bedoian reports.

Clinton, Sanders Meet in First 1-on-1 Debate

Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders faced off Thursday night in their first one-on-one debate. It comes days after the Iowa caucuses where Clinton narrowly edged ahead of Sanders, and leading democrat Martin O’Malley dropped out of the race. Christopher Martinez reports.

Bayview Residents Rallied Against Another Eviction

At the house of yet another Bayview family losing their home, protesters rallied today to condemn a federal agency's complicity in the displacement of people of color in the bay area. The Tello family is struggling to keep their home since the federal national mortgage association known as Fannie Mae bought back her predatory loan 5 years ago.
Pacifica reporter Nina Pareja was in the Bayview district and filed this report.

Super Bowl 50 Tent City Protest

Last night, several hundred people rallied at San Francisco’s Embarcadero to protest gentrification, police violence and the forcible removal of San Francisco’s homeless population for Super Bowl 50. Natalia Kresich was there, and files this report.

Tuition-Free Community College Proposal Considered

State lawmakers are looking at ways to make community college more affordable, including the possibility of eliminating tuition and fees. They’re following up on President Barak Obama’s recent proposal to make two years of college tuition-free for some students. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

Super Bowl City Requires Increased Police Presence

Over the past several days, public transit riders around the Bay Area may have noticed an increased presence of law enforcement on mass transit systems. And if they wonder why, the answer is super bowl 50. According to law enforcement and officials, when a so-called national security event takes place in a public setting, security has to be reinforced, especially in high risk locations such as transportation sites where the potential of a terrorist threat is assessed to be high.
Pacifica reporter Nina Pareja was at the Bart embarcadero station today and met with law enforcement teams.

East Bay Representatives Demand BART Gets Its Finances in Order

State Senator Steven Glazer and thirty one other officials demanded that the BART board of Directors and Union leaders get their house in financial order before trying to convince two-thirds of Bay Area voters to approve new taxes to support the transportation system. Pacifica's Mike Kohn has more from Walnut Creek.

The State of Emergency Divides France

70 french cities held marches last weekend to protest against the renewal of the state of emergency. The controversial decree grants the executive branch extraordinary powers without judicial oversight, including house arrests without authorization from a judge, searches without a warrant and a ban on public gatherings. Authorities can also block websites deemed to promote terrorism without prior judicial authorization. French lawmakers agreed to extend the measures until the end of February after the November 13th Paris attacks which left 130 people dead and 300 others injured.
Pacifica reporter Nina Pareja has more and filed this report.

Earthquake Early Warning System Discussed at The White House

President Barack Obama has ordered all new or renovated federal buildings to be equipped with the latest protections against earthquakes. Obama signed an executive order today creating a federal earthquake risk management standard. The White House says the standard will improve federal buildings' resilience to earthquakes, making them safer and lowering the costs for recovering from a quake.
Obama's order said that agencies constructing or updating federal buildings must ensure they're built with earthquake -resistant designs that meet the latest building codes. The White House said that following those codes is one of the best ways to save the lives of people living in a building.
The White House is also seeking to make more progress in deploying an early earthquake warning system along the west coast. Federal agencies are exploring ways to speed up the permitting process for new seismic monitoring stations. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said during a White House conference on earthquake resilience that the goal is to give people a short head start before an earthquake hits. Such detection systems would allow trains to stop or slow down and elevator doors to open a few seconds before the full force of the earthquake hits. Once the system is fully operational, early warnings would be issued by the United States geological survey. The alerts would also go out to individual smartphones and allow people to move away from hazardous locations and "drop, cover and hold on" before strong shaking occurs.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja has more.

Teacher Shortage Spurs Legislation

Three state senators are pushing a package of legislation to deal with California’s teacher shortage crisis. The problem was largely created by a wave of teacher layoffs during the recession. The lawmakers want to restore some past programs that were eliminated during the recession, including a loan forgiveness program for new teachers who work in disadvantaged school districts. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.

SF TO GUN OWNERS: LOCK-UP YOUR FIREARMS

The San Francisco board of supervisors approved legislation today requiring strict lock-up of firearms in unattended vehicles within the cities limits. The ordinance is in response to a number of high-profile shootings with guns stolen from cars within the last year. Pacifica's Mike Kohn files this report from San Francisco city hall.

California Coastal Commission to Vote On Dismissal of Executive Director Charles Lester

California's coastline may see more development in the near future if the state's coastal commission decides to vote out it's current executive director next week. Scott Baba reports.

SFPD Under Federal Review

The Federal Department of Justice is launching what it calls an independent and comprehensive review of the San Francisco Police Department. The review comes in the wake of criticisms of police actions like the shooting of Mario Woods in December. The review is a voluntary process, unlike the civil rights investigation some police critics have been calling for. Christopher Martinez reports from San Francisco.

The Disclose Act Passed The Californian Assembly

The disclose act bill which would require full campaign founders disclosure on ads passed the Californian assembly last week and could become the nation's most comprehensive election disclosure law if it obtains the state senate approval.
Pacifica reporter Nina Pareja has more.