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California Teachers’ Retirement Plan Invested In Gun Manufacturer

The nation’s largest teachers’ pension fund says it will review its holdings after being criticized for having an investment in the manufacturer of an assault rifle used in last week’s Connecticut school massacre.

2012/12/18

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California Creates Retirement Plan For Private-Sector Workers

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Friday that will create the nation’s first state-run retirement savings program for private-sector workers, over the objection of critics who said it creates a new liability for taxpayers.

2012/09/28

A Romney supporter at an event in Virginia (Photo credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Despite Obama Attacks Romney Will Win The Senior Vote

Obama has been moving the needle with seniors using distorted arguments about Social Security and Medicare. Fortunately for GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney, seniors’ top concern is the economy’s struggles under Obama and seniors have overwhelming voted Republican in the last two presidential elections.

2012/09/28

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Phil Matier: New Pension Plan Leading To Police, Fire Chiefs Leaving Positions

KCBS, CBS 5 and SF Chronicle Insider Phil Matier looks at why many Bay Area fire and police leaders are leaving their positions.

2012/09/18

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San Jose Launches Search For New Police Chief

The city of San Jose is launching a nationwide search for a new police chief following the sudden and surprising retirement announcement of current top cop Chris Moore.

2012/09/18

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San Jose Police Chief Announces Retirement

Less than two years after becoming San Jose’s top cop, Police Chief Chris Moore announced Monday that he will retire in early 2013.

2012/09/17

California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses pension reform during a news conference on August 28, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Gov. Brown Signs Sweeping Pension Reform Bill Into Law

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law sweeping pension changes that will save California taxpayers billions of dollars in the future.

2012/09/12

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Phil Matier: Public Sector Retirees At Center Of Pension Reform Debate

KCBS, CBS 5 and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier looks at the root of the argument for pension reform.

2012/08/30

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Gov. Brown Scores Partial Win In California Pension Reform Battle

Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday announced systemic reforms to California’s badly underfunded public pension system that he says will save taxpayers billions of dollars over time.

2012/08/28

(CBS)

Martinez Sewer Worker Cashes In $145K In Sick Pay

It seems working with Martinez sewage isn’t sickening.

2012/08/22

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