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Could Southern California Congressman Kevin McCarthy Be the Next House Speaker?

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:12:48
Publish Date: 2018-04-12 08:54:36
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Could Southern California Congressman Kevin McCarthy Be the Next House Speaker?

GOP Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is retiring from Congress and California Congressman Kevin McCarthy looks to be vying for the job.
Reporter: Katie Orr

Facebook Won’t Contribute to Campaign Against Internet Privacy Bill

As Facebook faces national scrutiny, the company now says it will not put any more money into opposing a California ballot measure aimed at giving consumers more control over personal information collected about them online.
Reporter: Marisa Lagos

California OKs Limited National Guard Deployment at Trump’s Request

A week after President Trump’s request, Gov. Jerry Brown has agreed to use California National Guard troops to help fight crime along the border and elsewhere.
Reporter: Scott Shafer

Fresno County Sheriff Says State’s ‘Sanctuary State’ Laws Could Make California’s Communities Unsafe

Orange County, Escondido and other cities have joined the federal government’s lawsuit against California over the state’s sanctuary state  legislation that protects undocumented immigrants. California’s sheriff’s also tend to oppose enforcing sanctuary laws. In the Central Valley, Fresno Sheriff Margaret Mims has been outspoken in her criticism of this legislation.
Guest: Margaret Mims

Kern County Sheriff: Killing Suspects Saves Money

Twelve years ago, Kern County’s conservative Sheriff, Donny Youngblood, was caught on tape saying it was better to shoot to kill suspects because it is “better financially.” Now the sheriff, who is up for re-election, is responding to the tape.

Bill to Replace California’s Sheriff-Coroner Model Moves Forward

A state bill that changes the way several large counties in California investigate deaths cleared a big hurdle Wednesday.
Reporter: Julie Small

New Bill Looks to Reform Port Trucking in California

Less than a year after a scathing USA Today investigation, a new bill aims to address labor violations in the California port trucking industry.
Reporter: Michelle Wiley

Path to U.C. System Opens Up for Community College Students with New Program

Students of California’s community colleges will be guaranteed admission into the University of California if they meet strict course requirements.

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