California Politics 360 full episode | New rules for replacement tires

New cars generally come with efficient tires, but consumers typically replace them with tires that have higher resistance.

Ashley Zavala

This week, California regulators set new energy efficiency rules for replacement tires.

New cars generally come with efficient tires, but consumers typically replace them with tires that have higher resistance.

The Energy Commission says the new rule is meant to save money for consumers, but some tire makers say it will add to the cost of living in the state. On California Politics 360, Ashley Zavala sits down with the chair of the Energy Commission, David Hochschild.

For years, California’s government has been chronically late in reporting its finances. In 2020, the State Auditor’s office classified the State Controller’s office and various other state departments as “high-risk”. The list is one of several ways the office is trying to tackle waste, fraud, and abuse in California. Zavala sits down with State Auditor Grant Parks.

Ahead of the General Election in November, we are sitting down with candidates running for major statewide offices. This week, Zavala sits down with candidate for state treasurer, Eleni Kounalakis.

This November, voters will decide whether to allow the state to set up a $25 billion loan program to help people become homeowners. Edie Lambert explains what would change under Proposition 37.

KCRA 3 Political Director Ashley Zavala reports in-depth coverage of top California politics and policy issues. She is also the host of “California Politics 360.” Get informed each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KCRA 3.