The political battle over reforming California’s Proposition 47 is really heating up.

The backers of a November initiative to address retail crime and the fentanyl crisis say the legislature is trying to sabotage their measure.

For more, KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern, Patti Reising, and Bret Burkhart were joined by Greg Totten, who was Ventura County District Attorney for almost 20 years, he is now CEO of the California District Attorneys Association, and he is co-chair of Californians for Safer Communities, the sponsors of the ballot initiative that would reform Prop 47.

The political battle over reforming California’s Proposition 47 is really heating up.
The backers of a November initiative to address retail crime and the fentanyl crisis say the legislature is trying to sabotage their measure.
For more, KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern, Patti Reising, and Bret Burkhart were joined by Greg Totten, who was Ventura County District Attorney for almost 20 years, he is now CEO of the California District Attorneys Association, and he is co-chair of Californians for Safer Communities, the sponsors of the ballot initiative that would reform Prop 47.

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A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a newsmaker, public official, or expert.

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A daily deep dive into an issue of public policy or politics that's driving 
the conversation in California. Each day, we interview a guest who's a 
newsmaker, public official, or expert.

Prop 47 attempts to navigate retail theft, drug possession, and homelessness

After months of waiting, Governor Gavin Newsom finally delivered his State of the State address today. 

In a pre-recorded video, Governor Newsom warned "the California way of life is under attack." 

To discuss further, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Joe Garofoli, Senior political writer at the San Francisco Chronicle.

After months of waiting, Governor Gavin Newsom finally delivered his State of the State address today. 
In a pre-recorded video, Governor Newsom warned "the California way of life is under attack." 
To discuss further, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Joe Garofoli, Senior political writer at the San Francisco Chronicle.

Analyzing Governor Newsom's State of the State address

Two years ago on this day, the US Supreme Court's conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, sending shockwaves across the country.  

The battle over reproductive rights continues to this day, with some states tightening abortion laws, causing women to go great lengths to avoid unwanted pregnancies. 

For a closer look., KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Steven Woolpert, Professor of Politics at St. Mary's College.

Two years ago on this day, the US Supreme Court's conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, sending shockwaves across the country.  
The battle over reproductive rights continues to this day, with some states tightening abortion laws, causing women to go great lengths to avoid unwanted pregnancies. 
For a closer look., KCBS Radio anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by Steven Woolpert, Professor of Politics at St. Mary's College.

Two years on, Dobbs decision continues to affect American life & politics

Latino voting patterns are set to be crucial in this year's election.  In California, despite being a deep blue state, Latino voters are expected to play a key role in determining if Democrats can recover from their underperformance in the 2022 U.S. House races.

In his new book, Mike Madrid noted that the Biden administration's recent move on border security was necessary but overdue, and that Democrats have been losing Latino support due to an over-emphasis on immigration issues rather than economic concerns.

He pointed out that the fastest-growing segment of Latino voters are third-generation Americans who prioritize economic issues over ethnic identity.

For more we are joined live on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Mike Madrid, Republican Political Consultant and Cofounder The Lincoln Project. He is the author of the new book, " The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy."

Latino voting patterns are set to be crucial in this year's election.  In California, despite being a deep blue state, Latino voters are expected to play a key role in determining if Democrats can recover from their underperformance in the 2022 U.S. House races.   In his new book, Mike Madrid noted that the Biden administration's recent move on border security was necessary but overdue, and that Democrats have been losing Latino support due to an over-emphasis on immigration issues rather than economic concerns.
He pointed out that the fastest-growing segment of Latino voters are third-generation Americans who prioritize economic issues over ethnic identity.   For more we are joined live on the KCBS Ring Central Newsline by Mike Madrid, Republican Political Consultant and Cofounder The Lincoln Project. He is the author of the new book, " The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy."

Prop 47 attempts to navigate retail theft, drug possession, and homelessness

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