Preakness Stakes - Preakness Preview | Expert Race Picks | Wagering On The Preakness Stakes?
California State Senate
State Senate Bill To Keep Alcohol Sales Flowing Until 4 AM Voted Down
A State Senate bill to keep alcohol sales flowing until 4 a.m. was shot down on a four to six vote partly because of drunk driving concerns during morning commuter hours.
Democrats’ Supermajority Down By 2 In State Senate
Senate Democrats are beginning the new two-year session Monday with a 27-vote supermajority — instead of 29 votes — because Gloria Negrete McLeod of Chino and Juan Vargas of San Diego resigned their seats last week after being elected to Congress.
Supermajority Holds Promise, Peril For California Democrats
With supermajorities in both houses of the Legislature, Democrats have a historic opportunity to push their agenda on issues such as tax reform, workers’ rights and changing the initiative process.
Democrats Gain Supermajority In California Assembly
Democrats have gained a supermajority in the state Assembly, giving California’s majority party complete dominance of state politics and the ability to raise taxes unilaterally if they choose.
Democrats Gain Supermajority In California Senate, Close In On Assembly
Democrats gained a two-thirds majority in the California Senate following Tuesday’s election, bringing them close to the ability to pass tax increases without the need for Republican votes.
Voters Pass Prop. 40, Uphold State Senate Boundaries
A majority voted “yes” on Proposition 40 on Tuesday after the original challengers dropped their opposition to the new political boundaries.
North Bay Lawmaker’s Bill Targets Fast-Food Restaurant Playgrounds
Playgrounds at fast-food restaurants will have to meet strict cleaning standards if a bill approved by the Senate becomes law.
California Senate Scrutinizes Tax Exempt Status Of Nonprofit Hospitals
The State Senate has convened a panel to consider whether nonprofit hospitals in California provide enough charity care to deserve the tax-exempt status that grants them huge tax breaks and subsidies.
Bay Bridge’s New Eastern Span Safety At Center Of Next Week’s State Senate Hearings
Despite reports in the Sacramento Bee that a state inspector falsified some test results, Caltrans insists repeated testing of the new Bay Bridge’s eastern span concrete foundation will show it is safe.
California Lawmakers OK Funding For High-Speed Rail Line
California lawmakers have approved billions of dollars in construction financing for the first segment of what would be the nation’s first dedicated high-speed rail line.
Breaking News Photos
Weather Photos
Bay To Breakers
Warriors Pride
