Nicole Nixon
CapRadio ReporterNicole covers politics and government for CapRadio. Before moving to California, she won several awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, for her political reporting in her hometown of Salt Lake City. Besides public radio, Nicole is passionate about beautiful landscapes and breakfast burritos.
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The $286-billion budget proposal is just a wishlist; the spending plan will likely undergo changes during the six-month budget-building process. -
Newsom's budget proposal Monday is just a wishlist; the spending plan will likely undergo changes during the six-month budget-building process.
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After the omicron variant was first identified in the state Dec. 1, California health officials have released new requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Early drafts of the state’s congressional districts released by its independent redistricting commission show some eyebrow-raising boundaries that would lead to more competitive races.
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The process, which follows up the decennial census, will determine political lines for the next decade — from congressional to school board districts. Here's how it impacts you and how you can get involved.
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California’s unemployment agency, widely seen as one of the state’s biggest failures of the pandemic, says it is making progress on reforms. But some fixes could take years to fully implement.
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This time last year, state revenue outlooks were tanking. Some states with high income-earners, such as California, are seeing budget surpluses like they haven't seen in decades.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mandating that all eligible students be vaccinated against COVD-19 once fully approved by the FDA. The requirement could take effect as early as January of 2022.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated a Republican effort to recall him. It appears his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was the No. 1 issue for voters. Newsom said he was humbled by the results.
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The polls have closed in the Golden State and the Associated Press says a majority of Californians will vote ‘no’ on the recall.
