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SJ Approves of Mayor ReedMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed joins Ed and Jen on the Liveline for their weekly chat-- his approval rating is off the charts! "67 percent?! You're a freaking rockstar!" exclaims Ed. How does he do it, and where does he see room for improvement? (11/13)
Focus on San Jose: Mayor Chuck ReedMore >>
San Jose was thrust into the spotlight this week after video of one of the city's policeman beating an unarmed San Jose State student with a baton and shocking him with a Taser hit the internet. "I'm very concerned about it," says Mayor Chuck Reed, "I want our officers to be able to walk into difficult situations and defuse them without resorting to violence." Chuck talks with KGO's Jen and Jon about the police and a shortage of H1N1 vaccines in Santa Clara county. (10/30)
Nepotism Not OK in San JoseMore >>
Should public officials be allowed to use their influence to help family members get a leg up on the competition when it comes to handing out contracts or assigning projects? On the Liveline is San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, talking about the results of the city's bi-annual ethics review. He talks with Ed and Jen about that and how Santa Clara University fared in the National Solar Decathlon competition. (10/16)
CA Holds DNA Profiles "Forever," ACLU SuesMore >>
Should law enforcement agencies be allowed to keep your DNA profile in a database after a felony arrest, even if you're never charged or convicted? California Attorney General Jerry Brown thinks so, but the ACLU doesn't-- they're suing the state. "If you're not otherwise guilty of a crime, your DNA being held in our laboratory doesn't hurt you one iota," counters Jerry. What do you think? Listen to the interview here. (10/8)
SJ, Green Tech and a New Alert SystemMore >>
Today, SJ Mayor Chuck Reed talks with us from New York City, after speaking at an international conference hosted by IBM about using the power of information and green technology to make cities efficient. He also tells us about Santa Clara County's new emergency notification system, which can get critical information to everyone in the county in "a couple minutes." Have you signed up yet? Listen to the interview and click here to add yourself to the system. (10/2)
OAK: Parking Fees a "Necessary Evil"More >>
"Parking [cost] is a necessary evil, unfortunately, we just want to make sure that people don't feel and don't believe we're out to get them," says Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente. City countil needs one more vote to roll back parking meter time changes which angered many Oaklanders, and Ignacio says he'll cast that vote next Tuesday. Get the news straight from Ignacio here on KGO. (9/29)
City Business Goes Mobile in SJMore >>
"It doesn't matter whether you did it on a personal device or a city device, if you're engaged in city business, that communication ought to be a public record, just as if you'd done it sitting at your desk," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, about councilmembers using mobile devices to text and email on the job. Chuck talks about this and SJ's problem with bail bondsmen on the KGO Liveline. (9/11)
Health Insurance and Hanky PankyMore >>
On the Liveline is California Attorney General Jerry Brown, commenting on reports that health insurers are rejecting claims at an alarming rate. The fact that medical bills are difficult for the average person to decipher, he says, "offers an opportunity for mischief and manipulation." Also, find out what Jerry has to say about the disgraced, now ex-assemblyman Mike Duvall here on KGO. (9/10)
Is an A's Ballpark in SJ a Go?More >>
On the Liveline with Ed Baxter and Jon Bristow is Chuck Reed, the mayor of San Jose. A new report says the construction and operation of a professional baseball stadium in his city could potentially generate nearly 1,000 new jobs and $130 million in economic benefits. Who is going to need more convincing, the taxpayers or major league baseball higher-ups? (8/4)
No Texting During SJ Council MeetingsMore >>
"If councilmembers are taking their marching orders from special interest groups, I think the people ought to know about that ... they need to disclose it when it happens," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. He's trying to head off concerns that lobbyists who contact representatives on their mobile devices during meetings could be doing some string-pulling. KGO's Jen Jones talks about this and more with Chuck on the Liveline. (8/21)
Managing the Oakland PDMore >>
It was after the four Oakland police officers were killed that Anthony Batts, the then-chief of the Long Beach Police Department decided he'd accept a position with the Oakland Police Department. Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente is optimistic he'll be able to make a difference, but how will the officers react to management from an outsider? Ignacio talks with KGO's Ed and Jen on the Liveline. (8/18)
"Richmond, Eat Your Heart Out!"More >>
Attorney General Jerry Brown isn't a big Raiders fan, but he does like the trails in the Oakland hills, especially on such a sunny day. "Richmond, eat your heart out!" he says. Jon and Jen talk with Jerry about the tragic Richmond-San Rafael bridge toll plaza shooting, domestic abuse, the state's crackdown on loan fraud and the Raiders. (8/13)
Not Good, Just Less BadMore >>
"I'm not sure it's good news, it's just less bad news," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. Chuck says the only reason we're seeing improvement in the job market is because we're scraping the bottom and there's nowhere to go but up. He also discusses the Clunkers program with Ed and Jen, and whether or not San Jose will begin fluoridating their water. (8/7)
Early Release for Some CA PrisonersMore >>
"It's incredible the number of cooks in the kitchen, here, telling the Wardens how to run their prisons. You can't ask a man to control these things if you don't give him the authority to make decisions," says State Attorney General Jerry Brown. Jerry is none too happy about the governor's cuts to the prison system and probation departments, and tells Ed and Jen all about it. (8/6)
Profits: The Root of the Healthcare ProblemMore >>
Speculations and assumptions fly as our senators and congresspeople work on a health care bill. Are any of the rumors founded? On the Liveline is Senator Barbara Boxer who reminds us that "There is no bill yet before the Congress, there is no firm Obama Plan-- there are principles." The Senator talks with Ed and Jen about those principles, here on KGO. (8/6)
How Important is "Night Out" to OAK?More >>
"Very important. We have hundreds of events tonight," says Oakland's Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente. National Night Out is on Tueday, and Ignacio talks about how essential it is for people to know their neighbors. Also, angry residents aside, did Oakland make some mistakes with their parking ticket scheme? (8/4)
SJ: Victims Of Their Own Success?More >>
"The bad news is that we're not getting money out of the [federal law enforcement] grant program but the good news is we don't qualify...because it's based on crime statistics...I'm happy not to be in the worst category," says Chuck Reed, mayor of San Jose. Ed and Jen talk city and state budget with the mayor on the KGO Liveline. (7/31)
Could Gov's Cuts be Challenged in Court?More >>
"The problem is the Assembly didn't keep the deal that was brokered ... they didn't tack on revenue measures that would've added $1.1b to the state's cash flow. Since the Assembly couldn't get its act together ... the Governor felt compelled to make cuts," says political consultant Leo McElroy. Ed and Jen talk with Leo about whether or not the Assembly can take the Governor to court. (7/30)
SF Board of Supes: Chiu on ThisMore >>
Chiu on this. SF Board of Supervisors President David Chiu speaks to Ed and Jen about the budget, more cops on streets, Supervisor Daly and his awesome violin skills. (7/29)
More Social Programs TerminatedMore >>
Why did our Governor terminate more programs? Ed and Jen speak to political consultant Matt Wheeler about the revised budget and how much deeper the new cuts go. (7/29)
Oakland Budget: From Bad to WorseMore >>
Ignacio De La Fuente, the Vice Mayor of Oakland, talks with KGO's Ed and Jen on the Liveline. The budget situation hasn't improved, especially with the state planning to take funds from cities to balance the budget-- how much will Oakland have to give up? Ignacio talks about city funds and environmental hazards at the Port of Oakland. (7/28)
Budget: "It Can Always Get Worse"More >>
"It's a good morning, not a great morning. There's lots of bad news coming out of Sacramento, but as long as the legislature's in session it can always get worse!" says San Jose Chuck Reed. How much of San Jose's already-lean budget is going to be taken for the state's coffers? KGO's Ed Baxter and Kim Foster talk funding with Chuck. (7/24)
The President's Heathcare QuagmireMore >>
"They wanna bring down Barack Obama," says Congressman George Miller of Republican naysayers as he talks to Ed and Kim about the President's Wednesday press conference on health care. (7/23)
Barbara Boxer: Don't Call Her Ma'amMore >>
Don't call her ma'am. "In the context of a formal hearing I do prefer that everyone be called by their title," says Senator Barbara Boxer. Ed and Kim speak to the Senator about the people trying to pull her down, her boxing gloves and her climate bill. (7/23)
Oakland's Mail-Only Special ElectionMore >>
Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente joins Ed and Jen on the Liveline, talking about Oakland's upcoming by-mail-only special election, continuing police union negotiations and city budget fallout. What taxes will be going up? Find out on KGO. (7/21)
Still No Budget: "No Reason" for IOUsMore >>
How much longer will we have to wait for a budget? The legislature blames the governor, but the governor blames the legislature; in the meantime, how much are the parties spending on TV ad campaigns? Ed and Jen talk with Assemblyman Jerry Hill, who says there was no reason those IOUs had to go out. (7/17)
Jerry B, the Sensitive Attorney GeneralMore >>
Attorney General Jerry Brown is assembling a strike force to take on mortgage scammers; Ed and Jen talk with him about this issue and more. Also, Ed calls Jerry "the sensitive Attorney General." Why? Find out in this KGO Liveline. (7/16)
A Car Tax for San Francisco?More >>
Is a car tax an idea whose time has come to be "green" and ease congestion or just another punitive fundraising gimmick? Ed and Jen speak with SF Board of Supervisors President David Chiu about that, keeping the Niners in San Francisco and the City's massive budget shortfall. (7/16)
America's Affordable Health Choices ActMore >>
Joining Ed and Jen on the Liveline is East Bay Congressman George Miller. George is the chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and talks about the current round of health care legislation. America's Affordable Health Choices Act will allegedly ensure 97 percent of Americans have quality, affordable health care. At what cost? (7/16)
OAK: A New Problem, A New OpportunityMore >>
On the Liveline for his weekly chat with KGO's Ed and Jen is Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente. Does the city have its own plan for the old Oakland army base since the Wayans brothers backed out of their bistro-and-retail concept? (7/14)
Budget: Good News, Bad NewsMore >>
"The good news is that we're very close, the bad news is nobody's going to like what we come up with because the cuts are going to be very deep," says Assemblywoman Noreen Evans, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. How much longer until we have a budget, and for how long after that will the state continue to issue IOUs? Ed and Jen talk with Noreen on the Liveline. (7/14)
The NorCal High-Speed Rail KillerMore >>
"Some language was secretly inserted into the massive budget bill ... that would kill the Northern California part of the high-speed rail project," says San Jose mayor Chuck Reed. "And of course, nobody did it," he continues. Is it suspicious that SoCal's section isn't affected? Get the details from Chuck on the KGO Liveline. (7/10)
The Republican Party: Growing PainsMore >>
When will the Republican Party have a true leader? On the Liveline, former leader of the California Republican Party Duf Sundheim tells Ed and Jen maybe not until 2012. What happens between now and then? How does Palin's resignation factor in? (7/6)
40 Cities, 4 Counties: Silicon Valley SummitMore >>
On the Liveline with Ed and Jen is San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. Chuck talks a bit about the Silicon Valley Mayors Summit, which he hosted-- the first time all the mayors from 40 cities across four counties have met. Also, what's happening, or not happening, in San Jose on July 4? Find out from Chuck on KGO. (7/3)
Why is Jerry Brown in Jackson's Will?More >>
California Attorney General Jerry Brown joins Ed and Jen on the Liveline for their weekly chat. Why is Jerry listed in Michael Jackson's Will? He assures us it's a purely technical function. The Attorney General's office is taking action against car repair chain Midas, for selling customers parts they don't need. How were they tipped off? Get the details from Jerry on KGO. (7/2)
Mayor Newsom to Veto Rent OrdinanceMore >>
Today on the Liveline, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom fills us in on developments in the debate over the rent ordinance, which he plans to veto, and the decision by the San Francisco Supervisors to cut the fire department budget by $6m. Does that mean layoffs or closures or both? (7/1)
Gloomy Outlook for Oakland Schools?More >>
The state has given control of the Oakland school district back to Oakland, years after taking it over to quash mismanagement. Are there controls in place to prevent that from happening again? How long will Oakland be paying back the state for the debt its schools incurred? KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Ignacio De La Fuente on the Liveline. (6/30)
Will San Jose Sue the State?More >>
As the state Controller announces he'll be issuing creditors IOUs after July 1 if no budget is passed, the governor turns to individual cities for money, including their gas tax revenue. "The gas tax funds are specifically set aside from certain purposes, and I believe ... that would be illegal," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. Will Chuck and the mayors of other large cities sue the state? (6/26)
Should Cities Balance Jobs and Housing?More >>
"More cars, more foreign oil, more pollution, more greenhouse gas, more commute time-- doesn't make sense. This is not the way to live," says California Attorney General Jerry Brown on the Liveline. Should cities be compelled to balance available jobs and available housing? Jerry talks with KGO's Ed and Jen about a new lawsuit involving the issue. (6/25)
Mayor Newsom: Rent, Trash, Health, PoliticsMore >>
In this longer-than-usual Liveline with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, KGO's Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones talk with him about his opposition to the Renter's Relief Program, controvertial new city-wide composting legislation, the Obama Administration's interest in SF's public health plan and his competition in his run for the governorship of California. (6/26)
Oakland Politics: Proposal, CounterproposalMore >>
"It's just a question of how willing people are to get to the middle ... the city is going to do whatever we need to do in order to make sure we are fair," says Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente to KGO's Ed Baxter about foundering union contract negotiations. Also, calling for cuts, then asking for restored funding for his office-- are we getting mixed messages from the mayor? Ignacio has answers. (6/23)
How Did San Jose Close a $84m Deficit?More >>
"It helps to have everybody share the pain-- there's a lot of pain to go around," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. Employees took voluntary pay cuts and unions made concessions so more people could keep their jobs and more city services would last the year. Where did they find the rest of the money? KGO's Jennifer Jones and Ed Baxter talk with Chuck on the Liveline. (6/19)
Jerry Brown and the 1-Mile Gang-Free ZoneMore >>
During his weekly session with KGO's Ed and Jen, State Attorney General Jerry Brown talks about Target's illegal dumping lawsuit, setting up a one-mile gang-free zone around Fremont High School in Los Angeles, and politicians who need to "step up to the plate" and defend citizens from predatory loan agencies. (6/18)
Mayor Newsom and SF's New Top CopMore >>
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is on the Liveline with KGO's Ed and Jen, talking about his choice of Mesa, Arizona police Chief George Gascon for the city's next Chief of Police. Did he specifically choose someone from outside the department to "shake things up?" Get the story straight from Gavin with KGO. (6/17)
How Much More Can Oakland Cut?More >>
A long list of changes are being implemented in Oakland in order to prevent "mortgaging the future of the city," says Oakland's Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente. Recent cuts have hit the mayor directly, letting go of a third of his staff. Will this hurt the efficacy of Oakland's government, or was the mayor padding his staff? Hear what's going on in Oakland from Ignacio on the Liveline. (6/16)
High-Speed Rail from SJ to SFMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom teamed up this week to merge the two cities' high-speed rail projects so they're not in direct competition for federal funding. Can San Jose's city council lead by example, by accepting a 20 percent pay cut? Ed Baxter in SF and Jennifer Jones in SJ have their weekly chat with Chuck. (6/12)
Jerry Brown, CVS and the $2 CouponMore >>
"Regulatory bodies need people of wide, diverse experience... I think she will add substantially," says Attorney General Jerry Brown of Lynn Montgomery, whom he nominated to the Fair Political Practices Commission in San Francisco. Is she a reformer? What's happening with the CVS $2 coupon for expired goods? Get the story from Ed and Jen as they talk with Jerry. (6/11)
Should CA Raid the Rainy Day Fund Again?More >>
Is the solution to California's budget woes to raid the "Rainy Day Fund" again? Senate Democrats have proposed a plan to take roughly $4 billion out of the fund to keep social services programs afloat. Where does the money in the fund come from? Who manages it? On the Liveline, Ed and Jen talk with Matt Wheeler, a political consultant and instructor with the details. (6/11)
CA Budget: Low Money, More ProblemsMore >>
California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has just been named to the Assembly Budget Committee and the Assembly Safety Committee by Speaker Karen Bass. Ed and Jen have Tom on the Liveline, talking about the state budget and other challenges he'll tackle because his new appointment. (6/10)
Oakland Officials Discussing BankruptcyMore >>
Oakland's Vice Mayor, Ignacio De La Fuente, talks with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. "The worst I've ever seen in my 17 years in the City Council," he says about Oakland's budget deficit. But bankruptcy? Ignacio confirms that it's been talked about behind closed doors. "As responsible elected officials we have to look at every possible option," he says. Find out how much worse this may get. (6/9)
San Jose's Budget Plan Delivered TodayMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed will be releasing his budget message this afternoon, outlining how the city plans to close its $78m fund gap. Will they get rid of horse-mounted patrol or close libraries? Chuck tells Jennifer and Jon on the Liveline that layoffs could be prevented through continued negotiations with union bargaining units. Also, find out what change the city is making to their public drunkenness statute. (6/5)
Attorney General Cracks Down on FraudMore >>
State Attorney General Jerry Brown joins KGO's Jennifer Jones and Jon Bristow. California has been cracking down on fraud state-wide, from foreclosure scams to fake police and fire donation scams. Additionally, why is Steve Poisner's campaign pressuring Jerry Brown to return $52,500 in donations? Find out here on KGO. (4/6)
CA Eliminates Secretary of EducationMore >>
A state budget committee has responded to the Governor's call to slim down state government, and voted to eliminate the Secretary of Education, on the premise that the position is redundant. On the Liveline is State Senator Mark Leno, talking with Jennifer and Jon about the drastic measures the state is taking to reduce the $24.3 billion deficit. (6/4)
Teacher Layoffs: Scare Tactic or Reality?More >>
Will a deadline loophole mean more layoffs for state teachers? In the light of massive budget shortfalls, will the San Francisco Unified School District be able to retain the teaching jobs saved by the Rainy Day fund? On the Liveline is State Superintendent of Schools Jack O'Connell, talking with KGO's Jon Bristow and Jennifer Jones. (6/2)
Oakland ID Plan Still on the TableMore >>
Oakland's residents, regardless of immigration status, would be able to apply for and be issued an ID card on proof of identity under the new plan. Oakland's government says it will allow everyone to "participate in the process:" report crimes and be part of the community without fear. Will it turn Oakland into a haven for illegal immigrants? How much will it cost? Find out what Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente says here on the Liveline. (6/2)
How Financial Scams Hurt CaliforniaMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen get Attorney General Jerry Brown on the Liveline just as he gets back from his jog in the Oakland hills. Jerry weighs in on the Prop 9 lawsuits, and the rammifications of the schemes and scams that bubble to the surface during an economic downturn. And yes, another valiant attempt by our hosts to announce his candidacy on-air. (5/28)
Marriage Equality: Living Out LoudMore >>
"It was a quirk of fate, a time of life, that they were able to get in under the gun and actually be able to live their lives out loud in the context of marriage equality," says SF Mayor Gavin Newsom about the Prop 8 ruling. Gavin talks with Ed and Jen about the Equal Protection issue. (5/28)
Does Prop 8 Violate Equal Protection?More >>
Has Prop 8 violated equal protection provisions of the US Constitution? While the proposition itself is a state matter, possible violations become a federal issue. Former SF Mayor Willie Brown weighs in, and tells Ed and Jen that a lawsuit has already been filed to that effect. Find out what else he has to say. (5/28)
Oakland: ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants?More >>
Will issuing identification cards to residents regardless of immigration status turn Oakland into a haven for the undocumented? Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones talk with Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente. In budget matters, how much money will the state be taking from Oakland? (5/27)
SJ Mayor on Furloughs and FalconsMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed talks with KGO's Ed and Jen about new union-approved furloughs that will allow the city government to preserve jobs and services, and more honors for San Jose as a "green city." We also learn the names of Clara and Esteban Colbert's chicks! (5/22)
CA Coming After Counties for FundsMore >>
"It was this governor that came into office criticizing Gray Davis for borrowing county money-- in his first budget Governor Schwarzenegger did just that. No sooner did he borrow it and bank it, then he came out and said 'We need to stop politicians from borrowing and banking money,'" says SF Mayor Gavin Newsom. What will such an action do to the city's deficit? Find out with Ed and Jen. (5/20)
Audio: Election Results Send MessageMore >>
KGO Political Analyst Gary Dietrich talks with Ed and Jen about yesterday's defeated budget measures. "By a two-to-one margin? That is a gigantic electoral spanking," says Gary. What are the people saying, and what are elected officials to do with it? Find out on the Liveline. (5/20)
Audio: Transparency Key to Fixing CAMore >>
California Republican State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth is on the Liveline, talking with KGO's Ed and Jen. "I think the more important thing is hearing the message that the voters sent yesterday: We've gotta fix the system," he comments on Tuesday's special election results. "Can we fix it? Yes." Hear the rest with KGO. (5/20)
Audio: State Job Layoffs LoomingMore >>
From tax increases to vehicle fee hikes, California Senator Jeff Denham has been against stop-gap budget measures from the beginning. "I think this is a clear sign that it's actually got to be a bi-partisan legislature-- we need to be statesmen first," he says. With drastic layoffs for government jobs looming just over the horizon, how can California recover? Find out as Ed and Jen talk with Jeff, who is also a candidate for Lt. Governor in 2010. (5/20)
A Case Against High-Speed Pursuits?More >>
Given Saturday's high-speed chase that killed two bystanders, should policy change to prohibit them? KGO's Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones talk with Ignacio De La Fuente, Vice Mayor of Oakland. KGO's Ed and Jen also discuss upcoming tough decisions for the city involving layoffs for police and fire, as well as a 5 percent pay cut for elected officials. (5/19)
Local Govts "On the Chopping Block"More >>
"We're already looking at having to choose between closing a fire station or closing community centers, or cutting back on our horse patrol or our traffic enforcement unit," says San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, about the prospect of the California government borrowing money from counties. KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Chuck about finance, a ballot measure about moving the A's and City Hall's feathered family. (5/15)
Jerry Brown talks Craigslist, Finance ScamsMore >>
Ed and Jen's weekly talk with State Attorney General Jerry Brown covers Craigslist's pulling of their "erotic services" section and mortgage refinance scams. Jerry also speaks out about Proposition 209. "[It] can't do what it says!" Ed gives him another chance to announce his candidacy for governor. (5/14)
Audio: Who Suffers if Props Don't Pass?More >>
"There's only two ways to do it: you cut, or you raise taxes," says State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, who is in favor of the propositions posed in next Tuesday's Special Election. Darrell talks with KGO's Ed and Jen about deficit spending, and that Californian's can't abide more cuts. (5/14)
Audio: Real Reform Means No on PropsMore >>
"Nothing has changed from what Sacramento has always done: They have an unenforceable spending cap, and they've increased our taxes. If they want to have real reform, they have to have better solutions to our problems," says Eric Beach, political consultant for Californians Against New Taxes. KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Eric on the Liveline.
State to Take City Money to Plug Deficit?More >>
KGO's Ed and Jen have San Francisco Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom on the Liveline. Does the state plan to borrow money from counties to narrow the budget gap? Get the latest news on tenant right, the end of the Junior ROTC battle and the search for a police chief straight from the Mayor himself. (5/13)
Audio: Special Election 1 Week AwayMore >>
On the Liveline is Matt Wheeler, political consultant and instructor at the University of Phoenix. Matt has researched Propositions 1A-1F, and talks with KGO's Jennifer Jones and John Bristow about California's economy and how wary residents are about putting more money into state coffers. (5/12)
Audio: De La Fuente on Budget DeficitMore >>
"I can tell you this is the worst we have ever seen," says Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente, talking about the city's financial straits. He says that while making cuts, surgical precision is necessary to minimize the impact to the community. How can you cushion the blow of losing 140 police officers? Hear what Ignacio has to say on the Liveline with KGO's Jennifer Jones and John Bristow. (5/12)
Audio: Meg Whitman for CA GovernorMore >>
We bring former eBay CEO Meg Whitman to the Liveline, in our continuing effort to introduce you to the people who want to run California. Talking with KGO's Jen and Jon, Whitman says, "I've run very large corporations ... we [would try to run] Sacramento a bit more like a business. I think people are pretty frustrated with the way things are run [now]," She would also focus on making California more industry-friendly in an effort to keep jobs here. (5/11)
Audio: Jerry Brown on Money, DroughtMore >>
"We're working quietly behind the scenes, but people can be assured we're on the case," says State Attorney General Jerry Brown, talking about looking into the businesses behind the mortgage meltdown. He also talks about the developing drought situation in California, with KGO's Ed Baxter. Also, we have another valiant attempt by Jennifer Jones to get Jerry to announce his candidacy for governor. (5/7)
Audio: Mayor Newsom in D.C.More >>
"You're taking some hits in the papers ... for being out of town so much. Is this time well-spent or are you just out there goofing off?" chides KGO's Ed Baxter, talking with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom. He is running for governor, and has spent time recently on the east cost. He comes to us from Washington DC today, and talks to Ed and Jen about chairing a health care reform taskforce and being honored by a Philadelphia equality forum. (5/6)
Audio: Steve Poizner on CA EconomicsMore >>
"The fact that the state is bankrupt and broke and hungry for cash-- that's no reason to modify our drug policy," says Steve Poizner, about Governor Schwarzenegger's consideration of legalizing and taxing marijuana. Steve tells Ed and Jen that we need to make California attractive to entrepreneurs and innovators again, and encourages people to vote 'no' on all the May 19 propositions. (5/6)
Audio: CA Speaker Karen BassMore >>
California Speaker Karen Bass is in Washington D.C to meet with Obama Administration officials to encourage more investment in California. Additionally, will the Administration's plan for housing leave California short? Find out as KGO's Ed and Jen speak with the Speaker on the Liveline. (5/6)
Audio: San Mateo Aims to Recover FundsMore >>
San Mateo County Representatives are going before Congress to ask for help with the $155m loss they took with their investment in Lehman Bros, under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). On the Liveline with Ed and Jen is Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, of the 14th Congressional District. (5/5)
Audio: Special Election, Gary DietrichMore >>
Joining KGO's Ed and Jen in-studio is KGO Political Analyst Gary Dietrich, who informs us about the issues and propositions covered in the upcoming California Special Election on May 19. Gary Dietrich also heads up the Citizen Voice site, home of the Election Project. (5/5)
Audio: De La Fuente on Mayor's BudgetMore >>
Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente is on the Liveline, talking about the anticipated release of the Mayor's budget. Oakland is facing an $83m deficit and may lose 140 police officers-- and make even more drastic staff cuts. Get the details from Ignacio, with Ed and Jen. (5/5)
Audio: Ken Garcia, The Voice of SFMore >>
Talking with Ed and Jen on the KGO Liveline is political columnist Ken Garcia, whose "Voice of the City" column can be found in the San Francisco Examiner Tuesdays and Fridays. Is the biggest name in American law enforcement applying to be the next SF Chief of Police? "It's never gonna happen," says Ken, who also tells us about other rumblings in SF. (5/1)
Audio: Mayor Reed on Flu, Job CutsMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed joins KGO's Ed and Jen on the Liveline. Among today's topics are whether or not the reaction to H1N1 is overblown, the city's $77.5m budget deficit and how San Jose's growing population lends them more clout. In her continuing quest to get candidates to announce on-air, Jen wants to know if Chuck plans to run for governor. You'll love Chuck's witty retort. (5/1)
Audio: Jerry Brown on his Stolen TiresMore >>
Wednesday night, self-proclaimed "top cop" Attorney General Jerry Brown tweeted that someone had stolen two tires off his car. He's rolling again, and talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about that, upcoming elections and the candidates, and Jen tries to get him to announce his candidacy for governor. A valiant effort. (4/30)
Audio: Tom Campbell, Running for GovMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Tom Campbell, in a continuing quest to bring you the people running for office in our state. Tom, a Republican, is a former congressman and state senator and is exploring a run for the governorship. He talks about his support of Prop 1A and the danger of single-party rule in Sacramento. (4/30)
Audio: De La Fuente on Oakland BudgetMore >>
Oakland has an $83m budget deficit. "I think that unfortunately we're going to have to really go back to the basics and just try to protect the basic services," says Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente on the Liveline with Ed and Jen. Will there be cuts to police and fire, which make up 60 percent of the city's budget? Listen and find out. (4/28)
Audio: CA Democrat InfightingMore >>
"It's bad enough when you've got the parties going against each other ... but now inside the Democratic party, a huge civil war," says KGO Political Analyst Gary Dietrich. The Democratic base is going toe-to-toe over special elections issues; the Republicans are not nearly as divided. KGO's Ed and Jen pick Gary's brain. (4/27)
Audio: SJ Mayor on Falcons, GraffitiMore >>
KGO's Jennifer Jones and Bret Burkhart talk with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed about Clara the Falcon who lives at City Hall and her four newly-hatched chicks, water conservation, and the new graffiti diversion campaign. (4/24)
Best of KGO: Jerry Brown on Age, BanksMore >>
California Attorney General Jerry Brown talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about Gavin Newsom's governor candidacy announcement and insinuations that Brown may be too old to run for office again. And is the state Attorney General's office suing one of the nation's largest banks for defrauding California investors? Listen to Jerry talk with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. (4/23)
Audio: Mayor Newsom on His CandidacyMore >>
KGO's Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones talk with SF Mayor Gavin Newsom about announcing his candidacy for CA governor via Twitter and Facebook, the importance of human capital and why he thinks he can make a difference as governor. "I don't believe it's conditions that determine our future, it's decisions," he says. (4/22)
Audio: California Deficit AnalysisMore >>
We're down to an $8 billion deficit in California-- if the measures on May 19th don't pass, that $8 billion will grow to $14 billion, according to Assemblywoman Karen Bass. Where do we go from here? What else can we cut? KGO's Ed and Jen talk with the assemblywoman on the Liveline. (4/21)
Audio: De La Fuente on Armed SecurityMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen talk with Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente on the Liveline. Tonight will be the final decision on hiring armed security personnel to patrol areas of MacArthur and International. Residents have been asking for it, but how does the Oakland Police Department feel about it? (4/21)
Audio: Mayor Reed on Budget, RevenueMore >>
Joining KGO's Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones on the Liveline is San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, chatting with the duo about how the VTA stays afloat, former CEO of eBay Meg Whitman's comment about San Jose's financials, and the Sharks' Thursday night flop. (4/17)
Audio: Jerry Brown on Yusef Bey, OPDMore >>
Are murder charges imminant against former, "Your Black Muslim Bakery" leader Yusef Bey? And what does this have to do with the Oakland Police Department? KGO's Ed Baxter and Jennifer Jones talk with California Attorney General Jerry Brown on the Liveline. (4/16)
Audio: De La Fuente on Taxes, DellumsMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen have Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente on the Liveline. Ignacio talks about his opinion of the proposed 10.25 percent sales tax hike, and his opinion of Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums' leadership. Does Ignacio really give him "a failing grade?" (4/14)
Audio: Mayor Reed on Telecom, PensionsMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed joins KGO's Jen and Ed on the Liveline; Chuck talks about how the city adapted to Thursday's massive telecom outage, the major hits to city pension plan accounts and a little more about tempting the A's to San Jose.
Audio: Jerry Brown on Anna Nicole, CakeMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen talk with California State Attorney General Jerry Brown about complications with prosecuting the Anna Nicole Smith overdose case. Jen has discovered Jerry's Facebook page-- and apparently everyone wants the recipe for his birthday banana cake! You have to use overripe bananas. Remember that.
Audio: Congresswoman Lee in CubaMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen have a chance to talk with Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the Liveline about her visit to Cuba with a US congressional delegation. They met with Fidel Castro, and his brother and current president Raul Castro over the course of the 5-day trip.
Audio: De La Fuente, "Security Ambassadors"More >>
Oakland Vice-Mayor Ignacio De La Fuente talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about the concept of "security ambassadors," who will patrol while police are handing developing situations-- will this program work? And in light of the parallels between the Oakland and Pittsburgh officer shootings, how can law enforcement get into the community to convince people with arsenals of guns to give them up?
Audio: SJ Mayor Reed on A's, SalariesMore >>
Talking to Ed and Jen on the Liveline is San Jose mayor Chuck Reed, who is "cautiously optimistic" about the A's moving to San Jose, and he discusses city councilmemebers forgoing raises during tough budget times. "Expenses are going up faster than revenues and one of the ways to hold the line is pay freezes," he says. "It won't solve our problems, but it will help a lot."
Audio: Don Perata for Mayor of Oakland?More >>
Ex-California Senate President Don Perata talks with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. Did the Oakland shootings galvanize his decision to run for mayor of Oakland? "That's the time when the mayor needs to be out in the community, reassuring people, expressing outrage ... the mayor has to defend and interpret Oakland to the national audience, and when that doesn't happen I think you're failing."
Audio: Jerry Brown; Prison, Public ServiceMore >>
CA Attorney General Jerry Brown talks to Ed on the Liveline; Brown reflects on rethinking the prison system to include rehab, and Steve Poizner's congratulatory comment on Brown's time as a public servant that sounded to Ed "like a shot."
Audio: Mayor Newsom on Stim FundsMore >>
Joining Ed on the Liveline for their weekly chat is SF Mayor Gavin Newsom, who tells us that $17.9 million dollars of the stimulus money is already being put to work in public housing sites in SF, getting families off the streets and converting abandoned buildings. "These are actual jobs; real people working, we'll have 176 jobs either retained or created," he says. KGO's Jennifer Hodges chimes in from the South Bay, asking if there is a future for the 49ers in SF.
Audio: De La Fuente; Oakland RecoversMore >>
Ed talks with Vice-Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente on the Liveline about Oakland's healing process, post-shooting, and how badly the budget crunch will hurt basic city services.
Audio: Assemblyman Sandre SwansonMore >>
On the Liveline is Sandre Swanson, who talks about new legislation he is proposing to put limits on gun magazine size. Will it work, when "criminals don't care what the law says" as Jen put it? What means are there to track assault weapons?
Audio: Jerry Brown on Parole SystemMore >>
Speaking on the Liveline is State Attorney General Jerry Brown, saying that organizational red tape and courts that impose "minute, intrusive prescriptions" that prevent police, parole and corrections officers from doing their jobs efficiently are to blame for tragedies like the OPD shootings. Things get a little tense when KGO's Ed and Jen feel that Brown is finger-pointing.
Audio: Newsom on Criminal Justice ReformMore >>
SF Mayor Gavin Newsom talks with Ed and Jen on the Liveline about what needs to change to prevent tragedies like the Oakland police shooting. The verdict? Everything. "It's not just the parole system and the probation system, but it's the entire criminal justice system, the re-entry systems, and the strategies of real corrections that [are] in question today," he says.
Audio: De La Fuente on ShootingsMore >>
On the Liveline is Vice Mayor of Oakland Ignacio De La Fuente, talking with Ed Baxter about issues surrounding the tragic Oakland officer shootings; the necessity of changes to the parole system, ways to track offenders and how to make a dent in the 70% recidivism rate.
Audio: SJ Mayor on Infrastructure, FalconMore >>
Joining Ed and Jen on the Liveline is San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. He talks about joining a bipartisan federal team committed to infrastructure, and updates us on Clara the City Hall Falcon's egg status!
Audio: Jerry Brown on AIG, Anna NicoleMore >>
California Attorney General Jerry Brown tells KGO's Ed and Jen about AIG contracts and plans to reclaim those funds, and the investigation of Anna Nicole Smith's quack doctors.
Audio: De La Fuente on A's, SchoolsMore >>
Vice-Mayor of Oakland Ignacio de la Fuente has his weekly talk with KGO's Ed and Jen on the Liveline about wanting to establish the A's in Oakland, but not at the expense of the taxpayers, and the recent lawsuit levied against State Superintendant of Schools Jack O'Connell by the Oakland Unified School District, which feels he overstepped his authority when he authorised a $500k payment to charter schools.
Jerry Brown on Financial VigilanceMore >>
CA Attorney General Jerry Brown talks to KGO's Ed and Jen about Madoff and the necessity for prosecuting such offenders, and financial vigilance. "Watch your back," he says.
Newsom and Traffic and TwitterMore >>
Mayor Gavin Newsome chats with Ed and Jen about unemployment, traffic and the power of Twitter.
De La Fuente on Housing, RaceMore >>
Oakland City Council President Ignacio De La Fuente's response to criticism of the new anti-nepotism ordinance, the allocation of economic stimulus money to public housing and the changing cultual face of the city.
Jerry Brown on Prop. 8More >>
Ed and Jen are on the KGO Liveline with California Attorney General Jerry Brown talking about Proposition 8 . . . is it an amendment, or a revision of the state constitution?
Chuck Reed on the A'sMore >>
On the KGO Liveline with Jennifer Jones in San Jose, Mayor Chuck Reed talks about a possibility that the As' might move to San Jose, and also discusses Cinequest.
Brown on Budget and Open PrimaryMore >>
We have a California budget on the way to the Governor, including an open primary provision. Jerry Brown is on the KGO Liveline with Ed and Jen talking about what this means.
Chuck Reed on Stimulus PlanMore >>
Mr. Reed Goes to Washington: Ed and Jen talk to San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed on the KGO Liveline about the stimulus plan and the budget. Mayor Reed says there's a lot for California cities in the plan.
San Jose Mayor on Clean TechMore >>
Jen and Ed are on the KGO Liveline with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed to talk about San Jose's "Clean Tech" agenda, which has been approved by the City Council.
Jerry Brown Against State FurloughsMore >>
California Attorney General Jerry Brown wants to fight the governor's new mandatory furlough program for state employees. Ed and Jen have Brown on the KGO Liveline.
Chuck Reed on Loss of Green Auto PlantMore >>
Ed and Jen speak with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed on the KGO Liveline this morning, about a number of subjects including the possible loss of a planned green auto plant. Also in this broadcast, discussion of possible water rationing in San Jose, and upcming bike events.
De La Fuente on OPD ResignationMore >>
On the KGO Liveline, Ed and Jen speak with Oakland Vice Mayor Ignacio De LaFuente about the City's police Chief Wayne Tucker. The Vice Mayor tells us the Chief submitted his resignation yesterday.
Jerry Brown on Obama AnnouncementMore >>
President Barack Obama is pushing stronger curbs on greenhouse gases, saying he wants to make it easier for states such as California to adopt tougher fuel-efficiency rules than the federal standard.
Liveline: Chuck Reed On SJ CutbacksMore >>
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, on the KGO Liveline with Ed and Jen Thursday morning, talks about airport cutbacks, and other possible layoffs elsewhere in San Jose including the planning department. We also get an update on what the San Jose City Council is up to.
Liveline: Willie Brown on InaugurationMore >>
An optimistic Willie Brown, on the KGO Liveline, reflects on yesterday's inauguration, says it exceeded his expectations, and that "transformation is upon us."
Mr. Mayor Goes to WashingtonMore >>
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is in Washington D.C. at a national conference of mayors, scheduled to coincide with the inauguration. Ed Baxter spoke with the Mayor on the KGO Live Line.
Willie Brown in DC More >>
As we ramp up for the inauguration of Barack Obama, Willie Brown is in Washington on Martin Luther King Jr. day, braving the cold to celebrate the imprending inauguration of a man of color as U.S. President. KGO's Ed baxter speaks to former Mayor Brown.
Oakland Council Pres. Jane BrunnerMore >>
Ed Baxter speaks with new Oakland City Council Jane Bruner about recent Oakland protests, and Oakland budget woes.
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