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March 31, 2008
Video: Migden's 'are those women?' moment
Published 04:35 PM Monday, March 31, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Arthur Ohnimus: the Assembly’s first full-time employee
Published 04:07 PM Monday, March 31, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
The man who was the California Assembly’s first time employee will be honored on the Assembly floor on Tuesday, five months after his family donated boxes full of historical items to the Assembly documenting Arthur Ohnimus’ 45 years in the Legislature’s lower house. His descendants will be recognized on the... ... (more) | Comments
March 28, 2008
Video: McCain airs first general election ad
Published 09:27 AM Friday, March 28, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 27, 2008
March 26, 2008
Relive (and roast) the 'Parra experience'
Published 06:59 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Schwarzenegger gives another $250K to redistricting
Published 04:40 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Schwarzenegger defends Clint and Bobby decision
Published 01:50 PM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Kevin Yamamura
Ridley-Thomas trails Parks in fundraising
Published 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 26, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 25, 2008
Newsom interested in governorship
Published 03:34 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Dan Walters
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom more or less declared his interest in running for governor in 2010 today, joining a field of potential Democratic candidates that's already somewhat crowded. Newsom, asked about gubernatorial ambitions after addressing the Sacramento Press Club, said "it's wildly premature" to consider running but then said... ... (more) | Comments
Director of SVP hospital to step down
Published 02:42 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Judy Lin
The man overseeing a mental health hospital with over 600 sexually violent predators is stepping down after less than a year on the job. Norm Kramer had come out of retirement to serve as the interim executive director of Coalinga State Hospital. But under labor rules, he can only serve... ... (more) | Comments
Drunk man breaks into SEIU office
Published 01:02 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Judy Lin
An intoxicated man broke into the Service Employee International Union's field office last Thursday, dropping his shoes and pants along the way at various cubicles before finding his way into a room. No damage was reported and no personal information was compromised, said SEIU spokesman Naj Alikhan. The man was... ... (more) | Comments
San Diego mayoral money race
Published 09:06 AM Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
The cost of the mayoral contest in San Diego is approaching $2 million, largely largely on the strength of challenger Steve Francis' personal fortune, which he has tapped to the tune of $1.3 million. Campaign filings released this week show Francis, who spent $2 million of his own money in... ... (more) | Comments
March 24, 2008
Sen. Calderon's nephew victim of hit-and-run
Published 03:16 PM Monday, March 24, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Mimi Walters' non-district pick for 'woman of year'
Published 03:05 PM Monday, March 24, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Núñez aide drops candidacy, gets appointment
Published 12:18 PM Monday, March 24, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Ricardo Lara, an aide to Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, who dropped his own bid for Assembly to help clear the field for the cousin of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, has landed a job on the city's Planning Commission, courtesy of the mayor.
Lara is the second person in two years to receive a seat on the commission after dropping out of a contested Assembly campaign. ... (more) | Comments
Lara is the second person in two years to receive a seat on the commission after dropping out of a contested Assembly campaign. ... (more) | Comments
Gov. says lawmakers 'don't know exactly what they are doing'
Published 11:46 AM Monday, March 24, 2008 by Kevin Yamamura
After Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized lawmakers for inaction on the budget in February, he came under fire from Senate President Don Perata for proposed 10 percent spending cuts and for telling the Legislature what to do.
But the governor shot back Monday during a Chamber of Commerce town hall meeting in Bakersfield. ... (more) | Comments
But the governor shot back Monday during a Chamber of Commerce town hall meeting in Bakersfield. ... (more) | Comments
March 21, 2008
March 20, 2008
New blog on Cal ballot measures
Published 11:19 AM Thursday, March 20, 2008 by Dan Walters
Joe Mathews is a one-time reporter for the Los Angeles Times who wrote a book, "The People's Machine," that advanced the theory that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had developed a new and effective way of governing through the use of ballot measures. Unfortunately for him, Mathews' book was published in 2006,... ... (more) | Comments
March 19, 2008
Sparks fly over 'don' Perata
Published 04:07 PM Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by Jim Sanders
A televised graphic depicting Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata as an apparent Mafia leader, pointing a gun skyward, has angered Italian-Americans. Bill Cerruti, who is chairman of a state Italian-American task force and leader of the Italian-American Cultural Society, blasted the characterization today and demanded an apology. The... ... (more) | Comments
Schwarzenegger to look at new service taxes?
Published 12:38 PM Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by Kevin Yamamura
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has stated all along he doesn't want to impose new taxes to solve California's budget problem, but he suggested Wednesday that rather than focusing on goods, the state should consider levying taxes on services that have become part of the 21st century economy. ... (more) | Comments
No park seat for Eastwood, Shriver
Published 10:46 AM Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by Judy Lin
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has refused to reappoint brother-in-law Bobby Shriver and fellow actor Clint Eastwood to the State Park and Recreation Commission. Shriver, the commission chairman, and Eastwood, the vice chairman, were champions of the beleaguered state parks system, which is facing budget cuts and pressure for a toll road... ... (more) | Comments
March 18, 2008
Denham recall qualifies for ballot
Published 04:11 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
The recall attempt of Sen. Jeff Denham, R-Atwater, has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced Tuesday. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger must set the recall election for a date 60 to 80 days from today, Bowen's office reports. Then, voters in Denham's sprawling... ... (more) | Comments
L.A. labor federation makes endorsements
Published 03:15 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Court upholds open primary
Published 10:39 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Dan Walters
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld a modified open primary election system in Washington state, denying challenges by both major political parties.
The court in 2000 had invalidated a "blanket primary" system approved by California voters, under which all candidates for office would appear on one ballot and the top two vote-getters of each party would face each other for the office. ... (more) | Comments
And one more blog...
Published 09:37 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Another (relatively) new blog of note is the Ballot Watch blog from the political team at the Riverside Press-Enterprise. ... (more) | Comments
New blog from KNBC
Published 08:19 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
There's a new entry in California political blogosphere from KNBC, the Los Angeles television station, written by David Markland.
It's called California Faultline and promises coverage of "local, state, and national politics that impacts residents of the Golden State." ... (more) | Comments
It's called California Faultline and promises coverage of "local, state, and national politics that impacts residents of the Golden State." ... (more) | Comments
Attn: John Garamendi -- you could be governor
Published 07:47 AM Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 17, 2008
Quote of the day
Published 01:30 PM Monday, March 17, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
"I forgive them for being so young and immature. I am not going to hold that lack of experience against them."
-- Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally, an 82-year old Democrat running for state Senate against former Assemblyman Rod Wright, 55, and channeling Ronald Reagan. Via the Daily Breeze. ... (more) | Comments
-- Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally, an 82-year old Democrat running for state Senate against former Assemblyman Rod Wright, 55, and channeling Ronald Reagan. Via the Daily Breeze. ... (more) | Comments
Spring break, legislative style
Published 09:58 AM Monday, March 17, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
There are at least two trips abroad this legislative spring break, with one set of lawmakers traveling to Japan and another group headed to Spain. The trip to Japan includes Sen. Jim Battin, R-Palm Desert, and Assembly members Anthony Adams, R-Hesperia, Bonnie Garcia, R-Cathedral City, and Fiona Ma, D-San Francisco.... ... (more) | Comments
March 14, 2008
Portantino, told by fax, is 'very disappointed' to lose chairmanship
Published 02:39 PM Friday, March 14, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino said Friday he was “very disappointed” to be removed as chair of the higher education committee by Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez and was “surprised” by the change, which he found out via an after-hours fax on Thursday night.
“All I know is that we got a fax (addressed) to Dotson Wilson (chief clerk of the Assembly) from the speaker that was on our fax machine last night after close of business,” said Portantino in a phone interview. “We got it this morning.” ... (more) | Comments
“All I know is that we got a fax (addressed) to Dotson Wilson (chief clerk of the Assembly) from the speaker that was on our fax machine last night after close of business,” said Portantino in a phone interview. “We got it this morning.” ... (more) | Comments
State GOP touts Meg Whitman's new post
Published 10:16 AM Friday, March 14, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
De La Torre, Portantino stripped of chairmanships
Published 08:28 AM Friday, March 14, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 13, 2008
'H' tops June ballot's candidate lists
Published 12:36 PM Thursday, March 13, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
February revenues $88 million below forecast
Published 11:34 AM Thursday, March 13, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 12, 2008
Stem cell agency names new chief scientist
Published 02:53 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Machado grills analyst on prison budget
Published 12:57 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 by Andy Furillo
Field thins for Núñez Assembly seat
Published 11:21 AM Wednesday, March 12, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
What was billed as a three-way surrogate struggle for the Assembly between Latino political powerhouses has thinned to two candidates, as a top aide to Sen. Gil Cedillo is dropping out of the race.
That leaves John Perez, the cousin of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Ricardo Lara, the district director for Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez as the remaining politically connected candidates for the Assembly seat, which Núñez must vacate this year due to term limits. ... (more) | Comments
That leaves John Perez, the cousin of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Ricardo Lara, the district director for Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez as the remaining politically connected candidates for the Assembly seat, which Núñez must vacate this year due to term limits. ... (more) | Comments
March 11, 2008
The return of Jan Goldsmith
Published 11:19 AM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by Dan Walters
Jan Goldsmith was a Republican assemblyman from rural San Diego County best known for carrying unsuccessful legislation to legalize ferrets - an issue that still floats around the Capitol. The ferret bill was not kind to Goldsmith's image in the Capitol, especially when he showed up one day wearing an... ... (more) | Comments
Double-gaveled Berman
Published 10:20 AM Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Rep. Howard Berman, a Southern California Democrat, will officially replace the late Rep. Tom Lantos as the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. But House Democrats waited three weeks to make the appointment official (he was always next in line), allowing, through an idiosyncrasy in House rules, Berman to become the only congressman to chair a full committee as well as a subcommittee. ... (more) | Comments
March 10, 2008
Soto retires
Published 09:25 AM Monday, March 10, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Assemblywoman Nell Soto, who has been missing from Sacramento for months, decided on Friday to retire instead of seeking another term in the Legislature.
The Pomona Democrat issued a statement that said, "As much as my heart and mind want to continue in public service, my 81-year-old body is in need of less stress and a less vigorous schedule. On the advice of my doctor, this time I am going to listen to my body and not my heart," Soto said in a statement. ... (more) | Comments
The Pomona Democrat issued a statement that said, "As much as my heart and mind want to continue in public service, my 81-year-old body is in need of less stress and a less vigorous schedule. On the advice of my doctor, this time I am going to listen to my body and not my heart," Soto said in a statement. ... (more) | Comments
March 07, 2008
Eminent-domain ballot title won't mention rent control
Published 01:14 PM Friday, March 07, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Californians among the world's richest
Published 11:46 AM Friday, March 07, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Californians take up more than 100 slots on Forbes magazine's annual list of the richest people in the world. Among them are the world's youngest self-made billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame, and Meg Whitman, the former eBay chief and would-be candidate for governor. ... (more) | Comments
Benoit shows advantage of incumbency
Published 09:04 AM Friday, March 07, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Assemblyman John Benoit, a Palm Desert Republican, is locked in a tough GOP primary against former Assemblyman Russ Bogh, who left the Legislature in 2006.
And Benoit is reaping the benefits of political timing: the fact that his Assembly term is ending in a year a Senate seat is opening up, while Bogh has been out of office for two years. ... (more) | Comments
And Benoit is reaping the benefits of political timing: the fact that his Assembly term is ending in a year a Senate seat is opening up, while Bogh has been out of office for two years. ... (more) | Comments
March 06, 2008
Machado tries to restart water talks
Published 04:26 PM Thursday, March 06, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Canciamilla drops Senate bid
Published 03:54 PM Thursday, March 06, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Former Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla dropped his bid for state Senate earlier today, essentially clearing the way for first-term Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier to ascend to the Senate.
Incoming Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg played a role in the maverick Pittsburg Democrat withdrawal. ... (more) | Comments
Incoming Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg played a role in the maverick Pittsburg Democrat withdrawal. ... (more) | Comments
Governor to inmates: 'You are the stars'
Published 01:57 PM Thursday, March 06, 2008 by Andy Furillo
March 05, 2008
Ex-Schwarzenegger spokeswoman gets Perata appointment
Published 04:09 PM Wednesday, March 05, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Margita Thompson, who served as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's press secretary for more than three years, has landed a state board appointment courtesy of Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata.
"It shows how post-partisan he is," Thompson, a Republican, said of Perata, a Democrat, with a chuckle. ... (more) | Comments
"It shows how post-partisan he is," Thompson, a Republican, said of Perata, a Democrat, with a chuckle. ... (more) | Comments
Eight things you didn’t know about Karen Bass
Published 11:25 AM Wednesday, March 05, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Just who is the speaker-elect of the California Assembly? Find out more about this cheerleader-turned-speaker, such as what current lawmaker she’s related to, where (and with whom) she went went to high school, and what she won't be doing in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s smoking tent. ... (more) | Comments
More cutbacks for Capitol press corps
Published 11:19 AM Wednesday, March 05, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 04, 2008
Drollinger provides 'context and clarification' to remarks
Published 05:16 PM Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
Ralph Drollinger, the chaplain of a weekly Capitol Bible study group, has penned a third commentary on religion in the Capitol, trying to further explain what he meant in an initial posting in which he accused a competing Capitol fellowship group of being "disgusting to our Lord." ... (more) | Comments
How do you say 'redistricting' in Japanese?
Published 03:03 PM Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by Kevin Yamamura
It's just like old times again. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Capitol press corps descended on Mimi's Cafe in North Natomas on Tuesday, where the governor and former state Controller Steve Westly shook hands with diners and asked them to sign petitions for a November redistricting initiative. Schwarzenegger routinely staged... ... (more) | Comments
One man's tax hike is another's loophole
Published 02:27 PM Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by Kevin Yamamura
Tuesday tidbits: Newlyweds, budget cuts and Jeff Denham
Published 11:28 AM Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
March 03, 2008
Melanie Morgan show goes off air
Published 02:56 PM Monday, March 03, 2008 by Shane Goldmacher
While Eric Hogue has found his way back behind the mic for a political talk show, Melanie Morgan, a 14-year veteran of Bay Area conservative talk radio, has delivered the final broadcast of her program. ... (more) | Comments
McClintock to announce on race
Published 11:03 AM Monday, March 03, 2008 by Peter S. Hecht
State Sen. Tom McClintock has scheduled a Tuesday morning news conference in Placer County to announce his decision on whether he will run for the 4th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. John Doolittle. If his decision is that he is not entering the race, McClintock may be... ... (more) | Comments
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