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California Democrats Back Gun Control, Prop 13 Reforms
California Democrats have adopted resolutions affirming many of their biggest political goals, including changes to California’s landmark property tax limitation law, Proposition 13, support for gun control and opposition to hydraulic fracturing.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg To Push Immigration Reform
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is forming a new issues advocacy group to promote immigration reform, education and other policies aimed at growing the economy.
Judge Rules San Jose Officials’ Private Texts About City Affairs Be Made Public
A judge has ruled that San Jose officials’ private text messages, emails and other electronic communications about city affairs must be made public, in a decision with statewide implications.
Large Majority of Californians Now Support Same-Sex Marriage
A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Californians now approve of allowing same-sex marriage couples to marry.
Gov. Brown Makes Fart Joke About Texas Radio Ads Targeting California Businesses
A radio ad designed to convince California companies to move to Texas has sparked a throw-down between the governors of the two states.
Clinton Reached Out To Libya Embassador’s Bay Area Family To Offer Condolences
Ambassador Chris Stevens’ stepfather says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reached out to his family to offer her sympathies about the deadly Sept. 11 raid on the consulate in Libya that killed his stepson.
Beyonce Sings National Anthem At Obama Inauguration
Accompanied with the U.S. Marine Band, award-winning singer Beyonce sang “The Star Spangled Banner” at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol on Monday…
Kelly Clarkson Sings At Inauguration
Pop singer Kelly Clarkson sang “My Country Tis of Thee” at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol on Monday…
Phil Matier: Re-Election Signals Behind The Scenes Victory For SF’s Chiu
His re-election was opposed by a number of board members and former ally, Chinatown political powerhouse Rose Pak.
Melissa Griffin: Return Of Legislature Sets Up Flurry Of California Lawmaking
The calm is ending; the storm is here. The California state legislature is back in session and they are going to be very, very busy because they only have until January 25 to submit all the bills they are going to hear this session.
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