New Assemblywoman are walking a political -Imagine, if you will, a legislator on a tightrope.
Calif. insurance comm. seeks disability -For the second time in two months, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is being accused by his predecessor, Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, of proposing regulation changes that will weaken consumer protections.
Dan Walters: Political fund limits just cannot work-At first blush, it sounds outrageous that California politicians should be amassing multimillion-dollar political war chests for supposed ballot measure campaigns, then spending it for other political purposes, for semi-personal expenses or, in at least one case, for criminal defense lawyers.
A day to celebrate enduring ideals-By the time this day is over, the word "historic" will have been used so many times that it may seem to have temporarily lost its meaning.
Berkeley nudging residents to cut the carbon -Some cities urge residents to go on citywide exercise kicks. Others promote municipal book clubs. Berkeley wants its citizens to go on a collective low-carbon diet.
New law requires free language services from - For millions of Californians who don't speak fluent English, visiting the doctor or pharmacist just got easier.
Waiving environmental rules would help break budget deadlock- End the roadblock in Sacramento. Start roadwork in San Jose.
Capitol leaders couch inaugural trip with show of - Today's historic inauguration could be seen by many — particularly Democrats — as cathartic, a pent-up celebration after eight years of a Republican administration; an excuse to party and to take part in a smooth though undoubtedly raucous transfer of power.
Shadowy politics-Letting politicians exploit ballot measures to evade the state's campaign finance laws makes little sense. So California's campaign finance watchdog last week wisely provided voters with better tools to track the flow of this political money.
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