(AP) Immigrants prepare for reform, beware of fraudBy AMY TAXINAssociated PressSANTA ANA, Calif.Immigration reform is stalled in Congress but that’s not stopping immigrants from contacting lawyers, filling out paperwork and making other preparations in hopes of getting a head start
Legislation that would completely ban lead ammunition from the state of California is sitting on Governor Jerry Brown’s (D) desk, waiting for his signature to become law. California already has a lead ammo ban in eight counties, but the Democrat-dominated
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – A California bill to let undocumented immigrants become lawyers passed its last legislative hurdle on Thursday and will be sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature. The legislation was prompted by the case of an undocumented
By DON THOMPSONAssociated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif.California’s Legislature has passed a bill that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $10 an hour within three years, making it one of the highest rates in the nation. Washington state currently has the top
by AFP The NFL players union is taking action to reduce the number of drunk driving incidents involving its members by teaming up with smart phone transportation app maker Uber. The partnership announced Wednesday will see NFL players in 17
(AP) Immigrant fights to become California lawyerBy PAUL ELIASAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOSergio Garcia’s request that the state Supreme Court grant him a law license was met with resistance and skepticism Wednesday by several justices because he is living in the United
By SUDHIN THANAWALAAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOThere was little fanfare, but the gleaming white and newly built $6.4-billion eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened to the public as vehicles began crossing it after more than a decade of construction
California governor Jerry Brown is receiving a fair bit of good press lately, including a fanciful profile in the latest issue of Rolling Stone in which author Tim Dickinson credits Brown with a “miracle” turnaround. It’s typical leftist agitprop: no assessment
A bill headed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s (D) desk would make it easier for nurse practitioners and midwives in California to perform abortions in the first trimester of pregnancy. The bill passed the state Senate Monday on a party line
California is considering allowing non-citizens to serve on juries, a local California public radio station reports. “Under AB1401, non-citizen legal permanent residents would be allowed to serve on juries. Federal law allows such residents – sometimes called ‘Green Card Holders’
Eric Garcetti, the new mayor of Los Angeles, has declared the loss of film and TV production in Los Angeles a state of “emergency,” and he’s determined to try to bring the sinking ship afloat. Much production has simply moved
Because California Democrats control the governorship, the state senate, and the state assembly, legislative proposals that would normally face obstacles in being passed now sail through unimpeded. A new bill, AB 1401 was passed, allowing legal immigrants who are not
The State of California is seriously considering allowing non-citizens work at polls throughout the state during elections. The Sacramento Bee reported weeks ago that the California Legislature has passed a bill that would let non-citizens who are “lawful permanent residents
Assemblyman Tom Donnelly (R-CA) is withdrawing his children from public school over the new bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA) that would allow transgender students to use whichever bathroom and join whichever sports team they see fit. “While trying
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signed a letter urging California Governor Jerry Brown (D) to sign into law a bill that would make the state a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants who have not committed felonies or “serious” crimes.
(AP) Calif. governor signs transgender-student billSACRAMENTO, Calif.California has become the first state to enshrine certain rights for transgender K-12 students in state law, requiring public schools to allow those students access to whichever restroom and locker room they want. Democratic
On August 2 the U.S. Supreme Court refused California Governor Jerry Brown’s (D) emergency request to halt the release of inmates from that state’s prison system. This means the June order for Brown to release approximately 10,000 prisoners stands and
(AP) Bay Area commuters brace for another BART strikeBy MIHIR ZAVERI and TERENCE CHEAAssociated PressOAKLAND, Calif.More ferries and buses will be deployed to get commuters across San Francisco Bay. Carpool lanes will be open all day, not just for rush
(AP) High court won’t delay release of Calif inmatesBy PAUL ELIASAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOThe U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the early release of nearly 10,000 California inmates by year’s end despite warnings by Gov. Jerry Brown and
In response to Beinart: Second Look at Sexting?: Beinart is probably correct that Weiner is being treated differently because the “tawdry details” are available for public consideration in a way that they were not when Clinton was the subject of
California is all set to release up to 9,600 more prison inmates into society, most of them moderate-to-high-risk criminals, under the terms of a 2008 Supreme Court ruling suggesting that overcrowding was violating inmates’ Constitutional rights. The state of California
San Diego County Clerk Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. has petitioned the California Supreme Court to order marriage licenses not be issued to gay couples while the court considers whether these licenses are illegal under California law. California’s Proposition 8 amended
(AP) Cowboys DT Brent retires, charged in fatal crashBy SCHUYLER DIXONAssociated PressIRVING, TexasDallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent retired from football at the age of 25 on Thursday, saying “doing the right things in life” is more important as he
California Governor Jerry Brown (D) is leaving the state to Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) for two weeks. He will fly with his wife to visit Ireland and Germany, the homelands of two of his great-grandfathers. Brown said he intends
(AP) Talks resume to end strike that stymied commuteBy PAUL ELIAS and MIHIR ZAVERIAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOAs San Francisco Bay Area commuters crammed onto ferries and sat in rush hour traffic, rail workers and transit officials resumed contract talks Tuesday to
