Inan action that will no doubt have a chilling effect on those seeking tokeep California government and school districts operating in thesunshine, an Orange County school district board has successfullyconvinced
There'snot nearly as much housing help as the $4 billion the BushAdministration deliveredin September. Of the $731million President Obama handed out this time, though, at least California got
HouseSpeaker Nancy Pelosi's request last week to U.S. Attorney General EricHolder to relax anti-trust regulations so that another Bay Area mediaorganization might buy or financially prop up
Arlen Specter is like the guy with two potential prom dates, though by the end of next year he could be sitting home alone.
Why does a Pennsylvania Republican even
Theleast-surprising news of the past week: Despite months -- or was it years? -- ofblood, sweat, arm-twisting and deal-cutting that led to February's budget dealto seal what was
In 1996, Californians passed Proposition 215 , which made it possible to possess, cultivate and use marijuana with a doctor's note. Medical marijuana dispensaries grew in number, and more
Seven years down the road and auto makers are in favor of the tougher California emissions standards the industry's fought every step of the way?
Mouthpieces who were
A Field Poll released Tuesday showed widespread discontent with the budget deal, the Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, but revealed broad support for legislation that would allow open primaries.
Voters
Voters are initially supporting the non-partisan primary proposal by a greater than two to one margin (58% to 27%), with majorities of Democrats (56%), Republicans (55%) and especially non-partisans (65%
The landscape of California politics may be about to change dramatically.
An open primary system for state elections-- a primary that allows voters to cross party lines--will appear on the
To be sure, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano's bill to legalize marijuana in California is worthy of discussion.
Millions are spent on going after pot growers, sellers and users, to
