From Morning Edition this morning, California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about how social media companies have responded to questions about Russian propaganda on their platforms.

Claims of sexual harassment in the state Capitol have prompted an independent investigation and legislative hearings later this month. This morning (Thursday), the Associated Press reports that the California Legislature has already paid out well more than half a million dollars in the last five years to settle harassment and other claims. All of this comes as the California state Senate is getting ready to choose a new leader. Among those vying for the job is Chino Democratic state Senator

Candidate for California Governor Delaine Eastin recently claimed Millennials have only a 50-50 chance of doing better financially than their parents. That marks a big drop in upward mobility compared with the past. Capital Public Radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols fact-checked the Democratic candidate's statement.

California's Insurance Commissioner says neighborhoods once considered as being low risk for wildfires may now get a second look. Capital Public Radio's Randol White has more.

A little-known section of the San Jacinto Fault in Southern California could erupt with a damaging earthquake a lot sooner than once thought. A research team at UC Riverside made the discovery by using a new technique in seismic detection. Details from The California Report's Steven Cuevas.

Riverside Police detectives will today try to determine why the father of a student at Castle View Elementary School in Riverside came onto the school campus and held a teacher hostage for hours, before the suspect was shot to death by a police SWAT team. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Delaine Eastin is accusing termed-out Governor Jerry Brown of "tepid" leadership. especially on education. As part of his interviews with the candidates for governor, Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler has this report.

A ballot initiative has been filed that would reverse recently-approved laws aimed at reforming California's criminal justice system, Capital Public Radio's Julia Mitric has more on how opposing sides see the impact of the changes when it comes to public safety.

John Husing, the Chief Economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and KVCR's Ken Vincent continue theri conversation comparing and contrasting economic and demographic data for Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

Governors Jerry Brown of California and Andrew Cuomo of New York are crying foul over the Republican push to end a federal tax break that largely benefits their states. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.