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Everett Basham

Court Documents Reveal Details Of Alleged Threat To State Sen. Yee

A man charged with threatening a California state senator allegedly boasted in an email that he could use his sniper skills to assassinate the politician while hiding in Sacramento.

2013/03/13

A detial view of a Boy Scout uniform. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

California Bill Would Remove Tax Break For Boy Scouts Over Gay Exclusions

A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow California to strip the tax exempt status from youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, if they have policies that exclude gay members.

2013/02/20

Everett Basham

Man Arrested For Leland Yee Death Threats Had Worked For Apple Co-Founder

The man arrested Tuesday on suspicion of threats against California State Senator Leland Yee had a reputation as a skilled engineer who had previously done work for Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak.

2013/02/15

State Senator Leland Yee addresses a death threat made against him. (CBS)

Senator Yee Says Death Threats Won’t Deter Gun Control Efforts

State Sen. Leland Yee said Thursday that a death threat against him that led to the arrest of a Santa Clara County man will not deter him from moving forward with gun control proposals in the Legislature.

2013/02/14

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‘Bullet Button’ Supporters Intensify Campaign Against State Sen. Yee

California’s strict gun control laws are under fire as a result of a CBS 5 investigation. The debate over a device called a “bullet button” has the state’s top cop dodging our questions and one lawmaker receiving threats.

2012/07/12

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CBS 5 Report Inspires New Legislation To Ban ‘Bullet Button’

The debate over California’s strict gun control laws is about to heat up in Sacramento and it’s all because of what CBS 5 reported a few weeks ago.

2012/05/20

A truck loaded with used mattresses (CBS)

ConsumerWatch: Recycling Plan Proposed To Curb Mattress Dumping

Her solution is a bill that would force mattress makers and sellers to help get them off the streets. The bill would require them to pick-up the old mattresses or contribute $25 for each mattress sold to a special fund.

2012/04/24

Berkeley Senator Drafts Bill To Abolish Death Penalty

State Senator Loni Hancock is looking to end the death penalty in California, but victim’s families are irate over the proposed legislation.

KCBS–2011/06/25

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California’s Violent Video Game Law Goes Before High Court

California officials argued that they should be allowed to limit minors’ ability to pick up violent video games on their own at retailers because of the purported damage they cause.

KCBS–2010/11/02

State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco.) (CBS)

Senator Yee’s Name Taken Off San Bruno Relief Bill

Financial relief for San Bruno fire victims has been a cause state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, has fought for in the state’s overdue budget since the gas pipeline rupture on Sept. 9.

CBS San Francisco–2010/10/09

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