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Republican Barbara Ortega to run for 8th Assembly District

By Torey Van Oot - Published: 4:08 pm

Sacramento Republican Barbara Ortega announced today that she will run to represent the 8th Assembly District in the state Assembly, a swing seat that is expected to be a top legislative target this year. Ortega is the fifth candidate to enter the race for a vacant East Sacramento County seat.

Proposition 8 lawyer vows to appeal 'one way or the other'

By David Siders - Updated: 6:22 pm

Same-Sex Marriage Supporters In California Celebrate After Judge's Ruling

The fight over California's same-sex marriage ban has been presumed for years to be destined for the U.S. Supreme Court, and a lawyer for Proposition 8 backers confirmed today that they'll appeal this morning's decision "one way or the other."

Newt Gingrich to speak at California Republican Party convention

By Torey Van Oot - Updated: 6:29 pm

Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is bringing his campaign to California later this month.

Evans: No pink dome support this year, despite Komen actions

By Torey Van Oot - Updated: 3:37 pm

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation's efforts to diffuse controversy surrounding its funding dispute with Planned Parenthood hasn't improved the breast cancer charity's standing with the California Legislative Women's Caucus.

California Prison Industry Authority: Agency business costs hurt bottom line

By Jon Ortiz - Published: 10:42 am

After years of profitability, the California Prison Industry Authority suffered a $15.3 million loss last year, according to its latest annual report to the state Legislature.

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Jerry Brown's tax plan takes a double hit

Gov. Jerry Brown's campaign to balance the state budget with new income and sales taxes took a double hit Monday.

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Republican Barbara Ortega to run for 8th Assembly District

Posted by Torey Van Oot at 3:59 PM

A fifth candidate has entered the race for a vacant East Sacramento County seat in the California Assembly. Sacramento Republican Barbara Ortega announced today that she will run to represent ...

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Live chat with Dan Walters: Appeals court upholds gay marriage - 11:30 AM
Evans: No pink dome support this year, despite Komen actions - 9:43 AM

THE STATE WORKER

See SEIU Local 1000 political action committees' 2011 spending

Posted by Jon Ortiz at 12:17 PM

This is the first in a series of posts that will detail the 2011 political spending by California state workers' unions. The records are downloaded from the California Secretary of ...