Topic: Jerry Brown

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2989, which regulates motorized scooters. The new law allows scooters on highways with speed limits up to 35 mph and removes the helmet requirement for riders over 18. The hosts criticize the "braking requirement" in the bill, which only mandates that the brake can cause a wheel to skid on dry pavement.

Donald Trump claimed during a press conference that he survived a near-fatal helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Investigations into NTSB and ATC records suggest the event likely involved Jerry Brown or Gavin Newsom during wildfire surveys rather than Willie Brown. Trump also drew criticism for comparing his January 6th rally attendance to the crowd size of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

An archival report details the 80-year reign of four interconnected families—the Browns, Newsoms, Pelosis, and Gettys—over California politics. The segment traces the financial and political ties that led from Pat Brown's governorship to Gavin Newsom's current administration, funded by Getty oil interests.

California Governor Jerry Brown criticizes President Trump's denial of climate science during a global summit. San Francisco and Oakland file lawsuits against oil companies, demanding billions of dollars for an abatement fund to cover climate-related damages. Additionally, political leaders link mass migration from Central America to man-made droughts, arguing that climate change is forcing people to flee their home countries.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight, citing climate change and nuclear proliferation. Former California Governor Jerry Brown, speaking at the event, compared himself to biblical prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah for warning of impending disaster. The hosts mock Brown as "Moonbeam" and criticize the inclusion of climate change in a nuclear-focused metric.

A report details the interconnected history of four powerful families—the Browns, Newsoms, Pelosis, and Gettys—who have influenced California politics for 80 years. The narrative traces the lineage of current Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker Nancy Pelosi back to mid-century political machines.

President Trump faced widespread mockery for suggesting that California should manage its forests by "raking" the floors, citing a conversation with the President of Finland. While the comments were ridiculed online, the United States Logger Association and local experts noted that controlled burns and brush clearing were standard practices in the past. The hosts argue that Trump's comments were taken out of context and that California's mismanagement of forest fuel is a legitimate concern.

The hosts discuss Proposition 6, a California ballot measure intended to repeal a recent gas tax increase. They criticize the way the measure is presented on the ballot, claiming the language is written by state officials to sound intentionally negative by suggesting that a "yes" vote will destroy roads and freeways.

Governor Jerry Brown signed a law requiring publicly held corporations headquartered in California to include women on their boards of directors. The hosts question the constitutionality of the law and suggest it may drive companies to incorporate in states like Delaware. They also mock the NPR coverage that links the law to the national conversation surrounding the Kavanaugh hearings.

At the Global Climate Action Summit, Governor Jerry Brown and Andrea Mitchell discussed the link between climate change and the severity of hurricanes like the one recently hitting North Carolina. The hosts dispute the scientific consensus presented, arguing that storm frequency has not increased as predicted. The shift in terminology from "global warming" to "climate change" is noted as a tactical move.

Governor Jerry Brown labeled President Trump a "saboteur" and "exemplar of climate negligence" during an interview at the climate summit. Brown expressed concern that Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement encourages other nations to ignore environmental standards. The hosts mock Brown's use of elitist language and his difficulty in finding appropriate adjectives for the President.

Governor Jerry Brown signed a landmark bill to eliminate cash bail in California by October 2019, replacing it with a risk-assessment system based on algorithms. The move aims to reform criminal justice but faces criticism for giving judges too much discretionary power. Additionally, California is moving forward with its own net neutrality laws, which the hosts anticipate will be a "grand experiment."

The hosts attribute California's rising crime and homelessness issues to Proposition 47 and Proposition 57, which decriminalized thefts under $950. They discuss how these laws, combined with mental health exemptions, have led to a "grab and go" culture where police no longer respond to minor crimes. Austin, Texas is compared to San Francisco as it faces similar "slippery slope" policy debates.

A movement to repeal California's recent gas tax has gathered over a million signatures for the November ballot. Critics argue the tax funds non-essential projects like street signs in wealthy enclaves like Novato and BART car upgrades, despite the state having a budget surplus.

California state law now mandates sex education and gender identity curriculum for students as young as the fourth grade. The "Three R's" curriculum—Rights, Respect, Responsibility—replaces traditional subjects to teach children about LGBTQ issues and challenging gender norms. Parents and activists in the Fremont Unified School District have expressed conflicting views on the age-appropriateness of these lessons.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions traveled to Sacramento to announce a federal lawsuit against California over its sanctuary state laws. Governor Jerry Brown defended the state's policies, accusing Sessions of bringing the "mendacity of Washington" to California. The conflict highlights a reversal of traditional political roles, with Democrats now championing "states' rights" to oppose federal immigration enforcement.

Governor Jerry Brown and Attorney General Javier Becerra appeared on PBS NewsHour to argue that California does not obstruct federal law but refuses to be coerced into enforcing it. Brown called Sessions' tactics "gutter politics" and "not Christian," challenging the federal government to propose intelligent immigration reform. He asserted that California law recognizes federal supremacy but protects the safety of all residents, including undocumented families.

Rumors of major ICE raids in Northern California have prompted defensive letters from Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, the state faces a worsening homelessness crisis, with massive tent cities appearing in Los Angeles and Orange County. The hosts suggest a "borderline war" could break out between the wealthy tech elite and the growing indigent population.

Governor Jerry Brown toured the devastation in Southern California where six major fires have destroyed over 1,000 structures and scorched 175,000 acres. High Santa Ana winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts in Ventura and San Diego counties. A technical tip is offered regarding "firestorm-proof" safes, noting that standard fireproof safes can still reach internal temperatures high enough to destroy documents and manuscripts.

California recently implemented a 12-cent gasoline tax increase intended to fix crumbling infrastructure, despite previous fees being diverted to other projects. Meanwhile, massive "tent cities" continue to expand in San Francisco and Oakland, often situated in the shadow of luxury developments like the Salesforce Tower. The contrast highlights a perceived failure in state governance and resource allocation.