Some California state Assembly members are reviving their push for universal health care this week with two days of informational hearings. Capital Public Radio's Sammy Caiola has a recap.

California's new gas tax goes into effect next month, and some of the roadwork it's set to pay for is already underway. Capital Public Radio's Daniel Potter reports more expedited projects worth some $3 billion could get approval next week.

John Husing, the Chief Economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, and KVCR's Ken Vincent continue with Dr. Husing's presentation comparing and contrasting economic activity in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. In this segment, Dr. Husing explains income-earning and prosperity dynamics in each county relative to the other.

After record-breaking temperatures around the Inland Empire and across Southern California yesterday (Monday), weather forecasters are warning of hotter conditions today, and a continued risk of wildfires through tomorrow. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

Sonoma County sheriff's officials are blaming the far-right website Breitbart for spreading false information about an arson arrest tied to Norther California's deadly wildfires. Capital Public radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols checked out the website's inflammatory claims.

The four Democratic candidates in next year's California governor's race debated for the first time over the past weekend, and they really only had one disagreement: single-payer health care. Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler reports.

The California Republican Party is lost in an identity crisis. The divide pits the conservative, nationalistic wing against the establishment, business-friendly wing. That split was on full display at the state's G-O-P's convention this weekend. But as Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler reports, many California Republicans -- including Inland Empire Assemblyman Chad Mayes -- are fighting back against Steve Bannon's declared war on the GOP establishment.

Democratic candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly claimed Los Angeles saw a nearly 50 percent decline in violent crime during his time as the city's mayor. Capital Public Radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols fact-checked the candidate's statement.

California Republicans gather in Anaheim this weekend for the state party's semi-annual convention - with former White House advisor Steve Bannon headlining the list of speakers. More from KVCR's Ken Vincent.

More than 140 women this week signed a letter about pervasive sexual harassment in the California Legislature, but only a handful have ever taken their complaints to higher-ups. They say the Capitol's review policies don't go far enough to protect women, and that accusing elected officials could mean risking their reputations and their jobs. Capital Public Radio's Sammy Caiola reports on the Legislature's complaint process, and why so few women are using it.