Editorial: Brown suggests tax break deal that could work
By the Editorial Board - Published: 12:00 am

Gov. Jerry Brown has renewed his push to eliminate the $700 million to $750 million a year business tax break known as enterprise zones, this time with the goal of using that money in ways that actually would stimulate economic development.

Editorial: A marriage debate offers lesson for all
By the Editorial Board - Published: 12:00 am
In the nation's socially conservative heartland, Minnesota voters were the first to reject a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which had passed in 30 states. Opponents of same-sex marriage had won every popular vote until then, including in California.
Ben Boychuk: With scandals, government delegitimizes itself
By Ben Boychuk - Published: 12:00 am
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Abuse of power may be a bipartisan affliction, but what a pathetic scene this White House makes. Whether the scandals now besetting President Barack Obama's administration scuttle his second-term agenda or merely delay his plans, the bigger question is what all of this tells us about the size, scope and underlying legitimacy of our government today.
Trudy Rubin: Real scandal of Benghazi is political circus led by Issa
By Trudy Rubin - Published: 12:00 am
Yes, Virginia, there is a Benghazi scandal.
Viewpoints: School reforms should reflect exception to local control rule
By Richie Ross - Published: 12:00 am
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When Gov. Jerry Brown introduced the principle of "subsidiarity" as the basis for his public school local funding formula, my ears perked.
Another View: SACOG's role is to advise, not lobby
By Steve Detrick, Spencer Short, Jeff Starsky, Ray Nutting and Barbara Payne - Published: 9:00 pm
In response to The Bee's editorial ("Effort to muzzle SACOG could hurt entire region," April 27), we wanted to provide another perspective as elected officials.
Editorial: State must pay enough to keep water workers
By the Editorial Board - Published: Friday, May 17 2013 - 12:00 am
Unable to match the salaries of private and some public utilities, California cannot retain enough skilled employees to maintain and operate its complex and vital water delivery system.
Foon Rhee: Are California veterans homes the best use of money for vets?
By Foon Rhee - Published: Friday, May 17 2013 - 12:00 am
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When it comes to California's veterans homes, I'm conflicted.

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Dan Morain: Maldonado trips as he gins up crime issue
By Dan Morain, Senior editor - Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 - 9:35 am
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Abel Maldonado couldn't get elected lieutenant governor when he ran against Gavin Newsom in 2010 and failed to dislodge Rep. Lois Capps from her Santa Barbara-area congressional seat in 2012.

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Danger: Our streets weren't built for pedestrians
By Susan Sward - Updated: Sunday, May 12 2013 - 8:55 am
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It has long been my suspicion that most people store the words "pedestrian safety" in that part of the brain that ignores well-intentioned advice about the merits of daily teeth brushing and other good-for-you-but-boring activities.

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From the Executive Editor: Doubling up on baseball coverage

It's likely by the time the newspaper hits your driveway each morning that baseball fans are well aware of details from the previous day's game.

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Stuart Leavenworth: Can we do more to retain region's emerging civic leaders?

One of the reasons I'm grateful to live and work in midtown is the serendipity. On Thursday evening, I was working in my office at 21st and Q. Suddenly I heard the sounds of a brass band belting out New Orleans music. "Am I hearing things?" I asked a colleague. No, there was a brass band out there. I jumped on my bicycle to investigate.

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