Political Breakdown: "There was a little girl in California..."

If you are having trouble reading this email, [read the online version](. [KQED Logo]( July 02, 2019 Hello from the state Capitol. I’m Katie Orr, KQED’s Sacramento-based political reporter. It’s been a busy week on the political beat, from presidential debates to state budget deals to changes to California gun laws. Let’s dive in! — Katie Orr Kamala Harris Swings Hard at Joe Biden [Democrat debate] California Senator Kamala Harris made waves on the second night of debates among the Democratic presidential nominee contenders. At one point Harris went after former Vice President Joe Biden, the perceived front-runner in the race, for his recent comments about working with segregationist senators and restricting the use of busing to desegregate schools. “There was a little girl in California who was a part of the second class to integrate her public schools, and she was bused to school every day. And that little girl was me,” Harris said. [Marisa Lagos provides a California based analysis of the debate.]( [Tougher Ammunition Laws Taking Effect in California]( The state is expanding its already tough laws on guns and ammunition. From now on, anyone wanting to buy bullets in the state must pass a point-of-sale background check. The law is part of Proposition 63, which voters approved in 2016. Advocates say it will help reduce gun violence. But Second Amendment supporters maintain it will just hurt lawful gun owners. Katie breaks down exactly what changed when the law took effect. [Sacramento Mourns a Fallen Police Officer]( In the midst of a statewide discussion over police use of deadly force, Sacramento's own police department suffered a tragic loss. Rookie officer Tara O'Sullivan, 26, was recently shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. Katie covered O'Sullivan's funeral where friends and colleagues remembered her passion for her job and her love for life. O'Sullivan's accused killer, Adel Sambrano Ramos, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an assault weapon. The charges include special circumstances that could subject Ramos to the death penalty. But as Scott Shafer explains, [capital punishment remains a politically fraught topic]( even in liberal California. # [Cory Booker Pushed for Civic Grace]( For our July 4th show, we’ll revisit our recent interview with New Jersey Senator and presidential hopeful Cory Booker. He discusses his push for "civic grace," his California roots, and his friendship with South Carolina Republican Tim Scott. [Despite being in Demand, Child Care Workers Still Struggle to Make Ends Meet]( Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to make improving the lives of kids a top priority. And one place to start might be improving the lives of those taking care of those kids. While child care workers are in demand, the low pay and long hours drive a lot of people out of the industry. Katie recently spoke to a long time provider about the struggles of keeping her doors open and how a provider union might help SPONSORED BY Livible Livible, an on-demand storage solution puts the customer first. Livible’s professionals will lift, load and scan each item at pickup before safely transporting them to a secure and climate-controlled warehouse. Whenever you need an item, quickly schedule a delivery online or by app. Find out more at [livible.com/kqed]( today! [Lorena Gonzalez-Legislating, Tweeting and Moming]( Lorena Gonzalez with some of the Political Breakdown crew Long time union activist and San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez joined Marisa and Katie for the most Thursday's of Political Breakdown. She talked about getting involved with labor groups, taking on controversial bills and juggling her modern family — all with her signature frankness. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Donate]( [Manage Subscription]( | [Privacy Policy]( KQED 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Copyright © July 2, 2019 [KQED](. All Rights Reserved.