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L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Needs A Job Fast
The term-limited outgoing mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, is said to be searching desperately for a job to pay the bills when he leaves his $232,000 annual salary office in a few weeks.
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TRPA compromise on way to Sandoval's desk
Compromise legislation repealing Nevada's threat to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is headed to Gov.
11 hrs ago | Oakland Post
Kamala Harris Meets with DAs to Reduce Gun Violence
Attorney General Kamala Harris on Friday last week convened a Leadership Group of the state's district attorneys to collectively develop smart and practical recommendations to reduce gun violence through enforcement of existing laws and prevention efforts.
Barnstorming for Jobs and Growth
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Daniel Borenstein: San Ramon Valley fire district supports union...
Craig Bowen, the San Ramon Valley fire chief who retired in 2008, collects an annual pension of $310,000 a year, in part due to egregious pension spiking that persists in Contra Costa County.
Nevada withdraws threat to leave Tahoe Compact
The Assembly voted 40-1 Friday to pass SB229. The bill was ushered through the Legislature after Nevada Gov.
Institutionalized racism and censorship are relatives
The San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper, March 2013, Vol. 38, Issue 3, was censored by staff at Pelican Bay due to an article titled "Prisoners' peaceful protest to resume July 8 if demands are not met" on Page 3 in the "Behind Enemy Lines" section.
The Resurrection of Jerry Brown
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets , Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Ben Boychuk to discuss the political resurgence of California Governor Jerry Brown, why he has become so popular and how he has, at least for a year, balanced California's budget.
David Glover, the Unelected Mayor of Oakland Will Always Be with Us
Many leaders from the corporate world, government and the community always knew that David Glover was far more than just another community leader.
Californians can now view a list of health plans that are competing to provide policies to the millions of uninsured residents who need health care coverage to meet the Affordable Care Act's deadline, state officials announced Thursday.
Dan Walters: $10 billion in debt not on Jerry Brown's wall
When Gov. Jerry Brown talks about reducing the state's "wall of debt," he carefully limits it to about $30 billion in budget deficits, mostly money owed to schools and community colleges.
The Buzz: Southern California lawmakers trumpet 'strong support' for Jerry Brown's water plan
Add to that list where House members stand on Gov. Jerry Brown 's divisive plan to construct a massive new water delivery system in the state.
Srinivasan's Confirmation First For D.C. Circuit In 7 Years
For the first time in seven years, the U.S. Senate has confirmed a judge to sit on the important federal appeals court for the District of Columbia.
Has Climate Hypocrite Governor Jerry Brown Cut A Deal With Chevron?
On the one hand, California Governor Jerry Brown talks a good game on climate. Today, he joined 500 scientists to send a unified message about the changing climate.
Climate change: Environmentalists question whether Gov. Jerry Brown's actions match his rhetoric
The global threat of climate change must be addressed without delay lest we pass a tipping point after which the damage can't be undone, Gov.
Capitol Alert: AM Alert: Covered California announces health insurance rates
It would be easy to lose track of the steady metronome of new dates and benchmarks in the rollout of the federal health care law, but today is a big one: during a 9 a.m. meeting at the California Museum, officials from the state's new health insurance marketplace will unveil the plans that private insurance companies will offer to Californians once ... (more)
Capitol Alert: Jerry Brown says news media ignoring climate change
Gov. Jerry Brown complained bitterly this morning that the news media ignores climate change, in a speech attended by more than a dozen photographers and reporters.
Governor Brown deploys search and rescue teams to OK
In the wake of the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma Monday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Northern California landslide stabilizes
Officials say a Northern California subdivision that partly sank into a hilltop has stabilized after several homes, roads and sections of a sewer system were damaged.
Riverside County: Blythe Court closure could mean a long trek
Blythe residents could face a 200-mile round trip to the nearest court if their in-town courthouse is closed Blythe residents are concerned over a proposal from the Riverside County Superior Court to shutter the one-judge courtroom in their town.