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Jun 16, 2010
Opinion: Republican Demise is Bad for All of Us

Opinion: Republican Demise is Bad for All of Us

At first, it sounded like a gag. The California Republican Party was planning to scale back its presence... Read »

4 hours ago
Newsom's 'Good Government' Also Good for Donors

Newsom's 'Good Government' Also Good for Donors

The role of lieutenant governor is being redefined by Gavin Newsom, but some initiatives are crossing paths... Read »

5 hours ago
Effort Stalled to Stop Genetically Altered Fish

Effort Stalled to Stop Genetically Altered Fish

The latest is just one of many efforts to stop the sale of altered salmon. Read »

Aug 8, 2012
Rove: Veep Pick

Rove: Veep Pick "As Early as Friday"

Karl Rove said Tuesday that Mitt Romney is "close to a decision" on a running mate and predicted that the... Read »

Aug 8, 2012
Romney Struggles with Independent Voters: Poll

Romney Struggles with Independent Voters: Poll

Presidential race is swing states of Wisconsin, Colorado and Virginia. Read »

Aug 8, 2012
Obama, Romney Trade Barbs as VP Rumors Swirl

Obama, Romney Trade Barbs as VP Rumors Swirl

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are trading barbs on their records as the presidential campaign enters... Read »

Aug 7, 2012
Rep. Barbara Lee Steps Up For Medical Marijuana

Rep. Barbara Lee Steps Up For Medical Marijuana

A bill proposed by Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee would prevent federal prosecutors from using asset... Read »

Aug 6, 2012
Tax Questions Keep Dogging Romney

Tax Questions Keep Dogging Romney

Questions over Mitt Romney's finances, and taxes, continue to dog the GOP presidential candidate,... Read »

Aug 6, 2012
Taser Abuse Against Disabled Inquiry Sought

Taser Abuse Against Disabled Inquiry Sought

Parents, advocates want the state to take a closer look at abuse of patients at disabled facilities. Read »

Aug 6, 2012
Berkeley Mortgage Relief Tied to Occupy

Berkeley Mortgage Relief Tied to Occupy

The plan would use eminent domain and a nonprofit fund to help homeowners. Read »

Aug 6, 2012
Parks' Scandal Spurs Budget Scrutiny

Parks' Scandal Spurs Budget Scrutiny

Citizens' oversight commission could wield more power over state parks. Read »

Aug 6, 2012
Opinion: Should the Federal Reserve Refinance Stockton?

Opinion: Should the Federal Reserve Refinance Stockton?

Could the Federal Reserve ease the fiscal burden on California's distressed cities? Read »

Aug 4, 2012
Report: No Further Deception in State Funds

Report: No Further Deception in State Funds

A detailed review of more than 500 state special funds released Friday found hundreds of millions of dollars... Watch »

Aug 3, 2012
Arnold Schwarzenegger Sits Down With TV Critics

Arnold Schwarzenegger Sits Down With TV Critics

Schwarzenegger says sports zeal landed him in brig Read »

Aug 3, 2012
New Calls for Change in Child Labor Laws

New Calls for Change in Child Labor Laws

There are now calls for change in United States labor policy following an NBC Bay Area investigation that uncovered... Watch »

Aug 6, 2012
Opinion: The Trojans, Professor Arnold and His Legacy

Opinion: The Trojans, Professor Arnold and His Legacy

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is helping to bankroll a new think tank at USC that gives him an academic... Read »

Aug 3, 2012
Feds Oppose Bid by Immigrant to be Lawyer in California

Feds Oppose Bid by Immigrant to be Lawyer in California

Federal officials have opposed the attempt of a Mexican immigrant living in the U.S. without legal permission... Read »

Aug 2, 2012
Opinion: Trading Places: Texas and California

Opinion: Trading Places: Texas and California

Once upon a time, Texas was a Democratic bastion and California was regularly in the Republican column. Read »

Aug 3, 2012
Hetch Hetchy Support Doesn't Aid GOP Candidate

Hetch Hetchy Support Doesn't Aid GOP Candidate

The Republican contender is not seeing traction with voters despite his backing of a radical environmental plan. Read »

Aug 2, 2012
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