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Time to raise the minimum wage?

"Another problem for restaurateurs not addressed by AB 10 is California's lack of a tip credit, a policy that allows eateries to pay their servers less than minimum wage because they receive gratuities from customers, said Michael Hawkins, co-owner of Green Street Restaurant in Pasadena. California is one of only a handful of states that do not allow for a tip credit, said Hawkins, a past chairman of the California Restaurant Association. "So I'm going to have to pay an additional 25 cents and 50 cents and then $1.25 for people who already make $30 (an hour)," Hawkins said. "What I'd like to see them do is leave the minimum wage for tipped employees at $8 and increase the minimum wage for those that are not tipped." Read more: http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_23278397/is-it-time-raise-minimum-wage#ixzz2TrHCws8w"

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Factory equipment sales-tax waiver gets committee nod

"Makes sense. One has to actually invest in California to get the exemption. Most every state has a similar law, and we need to do whatever we can to retain manufacturing jobs- - the proven road to the middle class."

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Increasing the Minimum Wage

"Maybe we should continue to crawl out of the worst recession since the great depression before we put wage increases on auto-pilot. Just a thought..........."

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Boehner Slaps NRCC Chairman's Wrist in Chained CPI Spat

"I used to think that the perfect example of "chutzpah" (unmitigated gall) was the guy who killed his mother and father and then threw himself on the mercy of the court because he was an orphan. But that's topped by the NRCC's Greg Walden--whose party wants to slash Social Security and turn Medicare into a voucher program--complaining that President Obama's budget is "an attack on seniors." Even John Boehner knows that's absurd."

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President Barack Obama apologizes for comment on California Attorney General Kamala Harris' looks

"President Barack Obama’s comment to the Honorable Attorney General Kamala Harris was taken waaay out of context. Certainly, innuendos of this nature could be construed as subliminal and inappropriate; depending of course, on where, when, how and why the words were transpired in the first place. Was this the case? I would think not. Not being there, I feel that President Obama was merely happy to be in an environment where he could relate to like “minds” and “experiences.” It is apparent that he felt that he shared a similar culture and experience as the Attorney General. This type of connection is highly irregular and totally uncommon, so when it occurs, one could only think to make the best of the situation. Can one imagine Attorney General Harris standing between the President and U.S. Attorney General, The Honorable Eric Holder? That photo would get a million hits without a by-line. The President’s comment was his gift to her. The price tag increased because of the time it took to add the apology to the calculated cost of his time. This is the amount that Atty. Gen. Harris should add to her “gifts received” report. First Lady Michelle Obama is the real gem and she knows it. The climate of intellectualization that was responsible for making the President and Atty. Gen. “look good” politically were evidently not the same people who should have used more scientific-based copy writing instead of the creative writing used to describe “My Fair Lady” or “Mary Poppins.” What did President Obama and Atty. Gen. Harris have in common? They are both good looking, and ”it takes one to know one.” I do not believe any harm was done by the President’s comment. On the other hand, if what the president said wasn’t true, then he would owe an apology for telling a lie. Either way, he was caught in a quagmire that diverted too much attention away from North Korea. Enough already."

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 Three Openly Gay California Public Officials Honored by the White House

California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird, Sen. Ricardo Lara and Redondo Beach Mayor Michael Gin will be honored by the White House May 22 as “Harvey Milk Champions of Change.”   The three are among 10 openly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and ... »Read

Bills: SB 572,
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 Tea Party Activists Protest Outside Orange County IRS Offices

More than a hundred protesters rallied outside IRS offices in Orange County Tuesday, outraged after allegedly being the target of extra scrutiny from the federal tax agency. Much of their anger... »Read
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 Pomona Unified school board approves science, technology charter school program

The Pomona Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved converting an existing elementary school into a charter school where the educational program will emphasize science and technology. »Read

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 Price, Cedillo leading in council races

Ex-Assemblywoman Cindy Montañez opens a wide margin over Nury Martinez while Mitch O'Farrell is ahead of John Choi.Three veterans from Sacramento were making strong showings Tuesday in the Los Angeles City Council election, with two pulling ahead ... »Read

In this article: Robert Blumenfield, Tony Cardenas, Gil Cedillo, Felipe Fuentes, Eric Garcetti, Jackie Lacey, Nury Martinez, Jan Perry, Curren Price, Ed Reyes, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Butte board asks for federal help in Plumas forest dispute

OROVILLE — Butte County's supervisors are sending another volley of letters to federal officials over an ongoing dispute with the Plumas National Forest, but they heard a number of citizens say it's time to give up on the mail and take the »Read

In this article: Tom Vilsack, Tom McClintock, Doug LaMalfa, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer
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 Vidak leading in early returns for 16th state Senate District race

Hanford Republican Andy Vidak was leading Tuesday over his main rival, Bakersfield Democrat Leticia Perez, in the 16th District state Senate special election to replace Michael Rubio. Read comments »Read

In this article: Mohammad Arif, Alan Autry, Jim Costa, Trent Hager, minimum wage, Paulina Miranda, Leticia Perez, Michael J. Rubio, Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, Andy Vidak
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 GOP has lead in Central Valley state Senate race

A Republican is leading a field of five candidates in a hotly contested Central Valley state Senate contest, while Democrats hope to force a runoff election in which they would have a better chance at winning. »Read

In this article: Lorena Gonzalez, Leticia Perez, Andy Vidak
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 EDITORIAL: Time to get the lead out of ammo and wildlife

Former Fish and Game Commission President Dan Richards denounces what he calls a "perverted agenda" being advanced through the Legislature by "enviro-terrorist groups." Read comments »Read

In this article: Legislature, Richard Pan, Anthony Rendon, Dan Richard, Daniel W. Richards, Darrell Steinberg
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 Dan Wallters: California State Bar bill hits competition

California, it's now acknowledged, has a glut of lawyers. Dan Walters »Read

In this article: Roger Dickinson, Joseph Dunn, Dan Walters
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 The Buzz: Jerry Brown officials ponder how to recover those dimes

Absent legislative action, taxpayers will have to pay about 50 cents per letter to notify more than a million households that a 10-cent public benefit is about to expire. First-grade math looks easier than calculating California's education ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Patt Morrison
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 Ricardo Lara cancels Vegas fundraiser; casino vote postponed

Sacramento lobbyists and others looking forward to attending a mixed-martial-arts fight in Las Vegas with Sen. Ricardo Lara on Saturday will have to find another way to enjoy the holiday weekend. Sen. Ricardo Lara won't hold an event Saturday ... »Read

In this article: campaign finance, Ricardo Lara, Legislature, Darrell Steinberg
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 Ratliff holding slim lead in LAUSD race

Fifth-grade teacher Monica Ratliff is narrowly ahead of Antonio Sanchez. Nancy Pearlman leads David Vela for community college trustee in early returns.The race for an open seat on the Los Angeles Board of Education was close in early returns with ... »Read

In this article: Eli Broad, Monica Garcia, Wendy Greuel, Michelle Rhee, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Q&A: O.C. housing outlook for 2013

Housing prices have increased steadily – currently "up to 20 percent from their lows," with an annual price appreciation of 7 percent to 10 percent," according to a Cal State Fullerton economic report from April. The Orange County ... »Read

In this article: CEQA, Jon Coupal, Legislature
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 Carbon auction price rises

California's heavy industries spent $280 million on greenhouse gas permits in the state's latest carbon auction – a sign to environmentalists that the controversial program is hitting its stride. »Read

In this article: Air Resources Board, Jerry Brown, greenhouse gas
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 Marcos Breton: Officials remaking downtown inch by inch

In building cities, it's all about controlling land and assets. »Read

In this article: Heather Fargo, Kevin Johnson
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 Viewpoints: In casino debate, it's all about competition

Money flowing through Sacramento lately can mean only one thing: Gambling is front and center again in the Capitol. Dan Morain »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, California Democratic Party, indian gaming, Ricardo Lara, Dan Morain, Barack Obama
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 Yuba-Sutter students help make community air-aware

Smoke, smog, pollen and pollutants — these are just a few things people breath into their lungs unknowingly. But thanks to junior high Girl Scouts Maria Garcia and Alexa Carrera-Griggs, students at St. Isidore are now prepared. Every day, Garcia... »Read

In this article: Air Resources Board, Maria Garcia
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 Bear opts for a nap in Duarte

DUARTE - Deputies responding to a call about a bear in a neighborhood found the animal asleep in a tree Tuesday. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Alta Loma High School graduation 2013 shared on social media

Alta Loma High School held its graduation ceremony at Quakes Stadium in Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, May 21. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Garcetti holds slim lead as LA picks new mayor

Councilman Eric Garcetti held a slender edge Tuesday in early returns over city Controller Wendy Greuel to become the next Los Angeles mayor, while slow-coming returns suggested it could take a day or more until a winner emerges. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Etiwanda High School graduation photos from Class of 2013

Etiwanda High School held its commencement ceremony at Los Osos High School's Grizzly Stadium in Ontario on Tuesday, May 21. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Montclair High School class of 2013 shares graduation photos on social media

Montclair High School held its graduation Tuesday, May 21 at Ben Baker Stadium. The graduates captured their excitement on Twitter and Instagram. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 L.A. mayor's race: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti locked in tight race in early returns

In what was expected to be one of the lowest turnout city elections ever, City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel were locked in a close battle in early returns Tuesday in the race to become next mayor of Los Angeles. ... »Read

In this article: Bill Carrick, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, James K. Hahn, Bob Hertzberg, Jan Perry, Emanuel Pleitez, Raphael Sonenshein, Antonio Villaraigosa, water
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 California first responders ready to support tornado efforts

First responders from throughout the region are preparing to mobilize to assist in the search-and-rescue efforts in Moore, Okla., following Monday's deadly tornado. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Feuer Leads Trutanich For City Attorney; Zine Trails Galperin In Controller Race

Early ballot returns Tuesday night showed a tight race for the next city controller of Los Angeles and a substantial lead for one candidate in the contest for city attorney. »Read

In this article: Dennis Zine, Richard A. Valdez, Carmen Trutanich, Cindy Montanez, Nury Martinez, Mike Feuer, Gil Cedillo
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 Medical marijuana measures: L.A. voters backing council on plan to regulate dispensaries

Los Angeles voters decided Tuesday to back a City Council plan to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries and cap their number at 135, while rejecting two competing proposals from outside groups. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Early Returns Show Greuel Leading Garcetti In Mayoral Race

Early returns Tuesday night showed the race for Los Angeles mayor will be a close one, according to the City Clerk's Office. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Early vote points to close race as LA picks mayor

An early count of mail-in ballots Tuesday pointed to a close race for Los Angeles mayor. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Measure to cap number of LA pot shops has big lead

A measure that would limit the number of medical marijuana shops in Los Angeles was getting strong approval from voters as two others faltered after early returns Tuesday night. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 MORENO VALLEY: Consortium planned to discuss future of adult education

Consortium to form statewide to strengthen programs as adult programs shift from school districts to community colleges, board member says »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, California School Boards Association
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 CalPERS debt looms in anti-crime plan debate

Tonight, backers of the two crime-fighting plans that have divided the city of Stockton, the Marshall Plan vs. Stockton Safe Streets, hold a highly charged debate. »Read

In this article: Dean Andal, CalPERS
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 Search for Oklahoma tornado survivors nearly complete, authorities say

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine ... »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Barack Obama
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 Vidak takes dominate lead in state Senate race

The first vote tallies in the 16th Senate District special primary to replace Democrat Michael Rubio give Republican Andy Vidak a commanding lead in the race with more than half the vote-by-mail ballots returned so far. Vidak, who was assumed to be ... »Read

In this article: Mohammad Arif, Jerry Brown, Paulina Miranda, Leticia Perez, Michael J. Rubio, Andy Vidak
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 House of Representatives passes revised Stolen Valor Act

Pretenders who falsely claim to have earned the Medal of Honor or other military decorations while attempting to commit additional fraudulent acts would be subject to criminal prosecution under a revised version of the Stolen Valor Act. ... »Read

In this article: Xavier Alvarez, Jerry Brown, Paul Cook, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, water
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 Overlooked by politicians, low-wage workers barely scrape by

The next mayor needs to address the problem of people who are forced to work two jobs and share apartments just to survive. Last week, I visited a South Los Angeles woman whose story should embarrass us. It's a story that's not uncommon, and ... »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, minimum wage
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 Larry Wilson: Twisters can be downright terrifying

I was talking to some cousins in the Texas Panhandle on Sunday prior to my annual pilgrimage to my mother's family's turf. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, water
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 Muir Ranch in Pasadena seeks to reduce wasted food

PASADENA -- Each year Americans squander enough food to top off the Rose Bowl, about 160 billion pounds worth, according to Jonathan Bloom, author of "American Wasteland. Photo gallery: Urban farming at Muir Ranch on John Muir High School campus »Read

In this article: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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 Marissa Ayala, 23, will graduate from CSULB after saving her sister's life in 1991

Her family sparked a national conversation about medical ethics more than two decades ago when Marissa Ayala was conceived in hopes she would be a bone marrow match with her leukemia-stricken sister. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Immigration reform clears hurdle

Senate committee passes legislation with tech visa changes »Read

In this article: Dianne Feinstein, Carl Guardino, Barack Obama
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 Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete

MOORE, Okla.—Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, ... »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Barack Obama
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 Immigration reform moves forward: What's included?

Omnibus immigration reform moves from committee to the full Senate with bipartisan. The bill includes increased skilled-worker visas, provisional residency for current illegal immigrants, but no rights for gay spouses. »Read

In this article: Dianne Feinstein, Chad Griffin, Robert P. Hoffman, Barack Obama
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 LAX will name part of new Tom Bradley terminal after Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners, whose members are appointed by the mayor, unanimously moved Tuesday to name the great hall of the new Tom Bradley International Terminal after outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. »Read

In this article: Michael Lawson, Antonio Villaraigosa, Dennis Zine
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 Monrovia police arrest two Home Depot burglary suspects

Police arrested two men Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of commercial burglary and resisting police officers after they allegedly tried to steal items from a Home Depot store in Monrovia. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Older home buyers could get tax breaks

The Board of Supervisors moves ahead with an ordinance allowing the transfer of property assessments from other California counties to local homes »Read

In this article: John J. Benoit, Kevin Jeffries, redevelopment agencies, Jeff Stone, John Tavaglione
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 RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Temecula, Blythe courts on chopping block

Most of the Temecula Courts cases are traffic matters that can be handled online; the Blythe court’s closure would mean a 200-mile round trip for residents »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown
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 Supervisors OK 'fracking' rules for Ventura County

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday changed its land-use process to regulate the practice known as fracking. »Read

In this article: Steve Bennett, Peter Foy, Linda Parks, water
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 Chino residents lose appeal opposing Muslim prayer center

Residents of a rural Chino neighborhood lost their battle Tuesday to block a temporary Muslim prayer center from operating in their community after the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors rejected their appeal. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Gary Ovitt
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 Senate panel approves immigration bill

Senate panel approves immigration bill Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 6:12 pm, Tuesday, May ... »Read

In this article: Senate Democrats, Barack Obama, illegal immigration, Robert P. Hoffman, Chad Griffin
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 Benghazi questions linger

Why wasn't an operation planned in the event of an emergency in Benghazi? »Read

In this article: Darrell Issa, Jim Stieringer
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 Protesters rally over IRS' Tea Party scrutiny

Fuming over the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups with extra scrutiny, Tea Party sympathizers on Tuesday targeted the IRS with signs leaving no doubt as to their positions. Photos: Tea Party rallies at local IRS office | Tea ... »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Barack Obama
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 Justice for all, not just the rich

In budget debates, California's courts have all too often been treated like just another line item, not as the constitutionally established third branch of government charged with protecting American citizens' rights. The defunding of our courts ... »Read

In this article: Cathleen Galgiani, SEIU
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 Los Angeles City Council gives final approval to LAX runway shift

The Los Angeles City Council, overriding continued opposition from Councilman Bill Rosendahl, gave final approval to plans to move the northernmost runway at Los Angeles International Airport by 260 feet to improve runway safety. »Read

In this article: Dennis Zine, Bill Rosendahl
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 EDITORIAL: Work with governor on school finance reform

Legislators should not let parochial self-interest, inertia or other political obstacles sabotage crucial improvements »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, California School Boards Association, state budget
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 Local Jewish Federation creates relief fund for tornado victims

ARCADIA -- The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys has established a relief fund for victims of the Oklahoma City area tornadoes, officials announced Tuesday. »Read

In this article: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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 Children of man who died in boarding house fire file claims against Pasadena

PASADENA-- The son and daughter of a man killed in a fire at an illegally operating boarding house last November have filed claims against the city alleging that the city knew the house had code violations. »Read

In this article: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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 Purdy: Landing 50th Super Bowl a team effort

Mayors in San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Jose worked together to bring Super Bowl L to the Bay Area in 2016. »Read

In this article: Edwin M. Lee, Chuck Reed, water
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 Jerry vs. Hillary in 2016?

Could Jerry Brown actually be considering a run for president in 2016, likely against another Clinton after running against Bill in the 1992 Democratic primary? The guy's fit, but he'd still be 78 years old. Yet David Crane -- a... »Read

In this article: Proposition 13, Jerry Brown, David Crane, Arnold Schwarzenegger
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 SD Mayor's Revise

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Mayor Bob Filner today released his May revisions to his City of San Diego budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, in which he anticipates having $13.6 million more to spend than initially expected. »Read

In this article: Bob Filner, Todd Gloria, Jan Goldsmith
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 Pasadena man pleads not guilty to charges related to hit-and-run crash

PASADENA -- A 39-year-old Pasadena man accused of being drunk when he crashed an SUV Saturday on the 134 Freeway, critically injuring one of his passengers and then fleeing the scene on foot with two young children, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to ... »Read

In this article: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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 Lawmaker cancels Vegas fundraiser after report

A California state senator has canceled a Las Vegas fundraiser after a newspaper reported that the host of the party could benefit from pending legislation. Read comments »Read

In this article: Ricardo Lara, Legislature, Dan Weitzman
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 Medical marijuana: A big mess may get even bigger

Is it possible to do medical marijuana right? Yes, but apparently not in California. »Read

In this article: Bob Filner, Darrell Steinberg
Bills: SB 439,
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 Voters Cast Their Ballots On Election Day In Los Angeles

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballot on election day in Los Angeles. »Read

In this article: Mike Feuer, Wendy Greuel, Carmen Trutanich, Dennis Zine
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 Loophole in health care law could stick doctors with tab

A loophole in California's upcoming health care overhaul could be exploited by families gaming the system or responding to hardship in a way that doctors say could leave a pile of unpaid bills. A hole in health care reform, which is meant to ... »Read

In this article: Diana Dooley, Anthony Wright
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 Climate-change deniers have the science wrong: Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The climate-change deniers get it wrong again. In regard to some of the misguided letters you published from opponents of a carbon tax: David L. Kolstad simply assumes that a carbon tax hinders the economy. But renewable energies create more jobs ... »Read

In this article: Ted W. Lieu, renewable energy
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 Pomona police chase ends in wrong-way crash

POMONA -- Four people armed with guns led police officers on a car chase that ended in a crash on the 15 Freeway in Ontario late Monday. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Gov. Brown announces special election to fill 52nd District

Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a proclamation today declaring a special election for the 52nd Assembly District of the state of California on Sept. »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Norma J. Torres
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 Tea party rally targets Camarillo IRS office

The Ventura County Tea Party joined other tea parties around the country in protests outside Internal Revenue Service offices Tuesday. »Read

In this article: California Strawberry Commission, George P. Miller, Barack Obama
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 GOP seeks win in Valley state Senate race

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Republicans are trying to win what has been a Democratic state Senate seat in a special election Tuesday, a coup that would eat into the supermajority that Democrats won just six months ago. »Read

In this article: Mohammad Arif, Jerry Brown, California Target Book, Jim Costa, Lorena Gonzalez, Allan Hoffenblum, Ben Hueso, Robert Huff, Paulina Miranda, Leticia Perez, Michael J. Rubio, Darrell Steinberg, Norma J. Torres, Andy Vidak
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 California's Top Pension Reporter: Attacks on Pensions Have "Crested" as Lawsuits, Initiatives Fade

Now that the state's public pension systems are reporting double-digit returns, hundreds of jurisdictions are settling pension issues at the bargaining table across the state, and courts are throwing out unlawful pension changes, it's no surprise ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, CalPERS, Legislature
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 S.F. Superior Court gets 3 new judges

S.F. Superior Court gets 3 new judges -- Tracie Brown, 42, has been a federal prosecutor in San Francisco since 2002 after seven years of private law practice. -- Harry Dorfman, 56, a top homicide prosecutor in San Francisco, has been a managing ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Kamala Harris
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 Capitol Alert: Sen. Ricardo Lara cancels Las Vegas fundraiser

Sacramento lobbyists and others looking forward to attending a mixed-martial-arts fight in Las Vegas with Sen. Ricardo Lara on Saturday will have to find another way to enjoy the holiday weekend. Senate President Pro Temp Darrell Steinberg, ... »Read

In this article: Dan Walters, Darrell Steinberg, Legislature, Ricardo Lara, campaign finance
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 Man shot by Alhambra police had mental health issues

ALHAMBRA-- A man shot by three Alhambra police officers in the lobby of the police station Friday suffered from mental health issues, officials said. »Read

In this article: Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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 At the Foot of Power | Capitol Lens

Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin speaks with reporters as he walks to the Democrats' Senate policy luncheon in the Capitol on Tuesday. »Read

In this article: Michael Honda, Susan Davis
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 Lerner to Invoke the Fifth, Former IRS Commissioner Describes 'Dismay'

The Internal Revenue Service official in charge of the division accused of improperly targeting conservative groups will invoke her Fifth Amendment rights against compelled self-incrimination at a committee hearing Wednesday, a sign of concern that ... »Read

In this article: Susan Davis, Darrell Issa
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 South Bay's Rep. Mike Honda picks up big Asian-American endorsements " including Obama's sister

South Bay Democratic Rep. Mike Honda, seeking 2014 re-election, has announced a host of endorsements from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders  — including actors George Takei and Kal Penn, and Maya Soetoro-Ng, the sister of ... »Read

In this article: Kamala Harris, Michael Honda, Ro Khanna, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi
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 GOP seeks win in Central Valley state Senate race

Republicans are trying to win what has been a Democratic state Senate seat in one of two special legislative primary elections Tuesday. »Read

In this article: Lorena Gonzalez, Ricardo Lara, Leticia Perez, Michael J. Rubio, Andy Vidak
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 Man who died in Montebello police custody identified

A man who died while in police custody last Friday has been identified as Guillermo Pablo Cedano, 34, of Montebello, Los Angeles County Coroner Lt. Fred Corral said. The cause of death is still under investigation. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, minimum wage
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 Honda & Khanna agree: Super Bowl L is good news

Well, here’s at least one thing that Rep. Mike Honda, D-San Jose, and his Democratic challenger, Ro Khanna of Fremont, can agree upon: Hosting Super Bowl L in 2016 at the new Levi’s Stadium – in the heart of the 17th Congressional District ... »Read

In this article: Michael Honda, Ro Khanna
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 Legislative Dems Want to Restore Budget Cuts, but Priorities Differ

As budget talks head into their final weeks, supporters of programs suffering from years of cuts are asking for help. Gov. Jerry Brown opposes any new spending. But Assembly and Senate Democrats have different programs in which they'd like to invest. »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Mark Leno, Senate Democrats, technical education
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 Three new judges appointed to SF superior court

Three new judges appointed to SF superior court -- Traci Brown, 42, has been a federal prosecutor in San Francisco since 2002 after seven years of private law practice. -- Harry Dorman, 56, a top homicide prosecutor in San Francisco, has been a ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Kamala Harris
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 Kawakami: NorCal pummeling SoCal in collective sporting game

From 49ers to Giants to Warriors to Sharks to Stanford, the list of recent success only continues to grow for Bay Area sports landscape. »Read

In this article: Kevin Johnson, David R. Shaw
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 Nicholas Benson released from jail, due in court next month

A former Pasadena City Council candidate has been released from custody after being arrested last week for multiple outstanding warrants for traffic violations. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel
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 Calif. to post raw campaign filings online daily

California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has agreed to expand the way her office presents campaign finance data online after initially rejecting the request from a coalition of good-government groups, research organizations and newspapers, her ... »Read

In this article: Debra Bowen, campaign finance, Dan Newman, Shannan Velayas
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 Key senator to let Myanmar sanctions bill lapse

The top Senate Republican says he plans to let key sanctions legislation against Myanmar (mee-an-MAWR') lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy. »Read

In this article: Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Dianne Feinstein
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 JAMIE BUTOW: Netizens worldwide react to David Silva beating case

There's no denying that the David Silva case is being followed world-wide, but today there's a new social media element: an online petition calling for "immediate dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the death of David ... »Read

In this article: Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein, David Silva
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 California's third carbon auction raises $280 million

California's third carbon-allowance auction raised more than $280 million as polluters bid for the right to emit greenhouse gases, state officials said today. »Read

In this article: Air Resources Board, Dan Walters
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 Mike Honda's Endorsement Parade Continues #CA17

What do the president's half sister, actor Kal Penn and Star Trek legend slash Facebook celebrity George Takei have in common? »Read

In this article: Michael Honda, Ro Khanna
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 Los Angeles votes in mayor's race without a clear front-runner

The candidates in the Los Angeles mayor's race are both Democrats and have struggled to differentiate themselves. On Election Day, it's not at all clear which one might win. »Read

In this article: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Jessica A. Levinson
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 Group says keep kids home on Harvey Milk Day

SACRAMENTO - May 22 is Harvey Milk Day in California, a day recognizing the state's first openly gay lawmaker. »Read

In this article: Richard S. Gordon, Randy Thomasson
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 Revised Stolen Valor Act passes House

The House of Representatives on Monday passed a revised version of the Stolen Valor Act, which would make it a crime to lie about military honors with the intent to commit fraud. »Read

In this article: Xavier Alvarez, Paul Cook, water
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 California Strawberry Commission awards scholarhip money to 46 Oxnard students

The commission selected graduating high school seniors and current college students from the Oxnard area to receive scholarships ranging from $400 to $2,500 for college or other higher learning. »Read

In this article: California Strawberry Commission, Robert Huff, Legislature
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 NEW: Taxpayers subsidizing desert solar energy

May 21, 2013 By Warren Duffy What is going on with the California based Ivanpah solar plant? In April 2011, Brightsource Energy received a loan guarantee of $1.6 billion from the Department of Energy for the California-based Ivanpah project. ... »Read

In this article: Energy Commission, Jane Harman, water
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 NEW: California's prison guards lock up reforms

May 21, 2013 By Sagar Jethani After being threatened with contempt by a panel of federal judges for failing to sufficiently reduce the number of prisoners in California's jails, Gov. Jerry Brown reluctantly unveiled a plan this month to further ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, CCPOA, Legislature, Proposition 5
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 Hicks: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver ready to reconcile?

Some are questioning whether the pair are holding off their divorce because they might still want get back together. »Read

In this article: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver
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 'S" happens' isn't all Brown said about Bay Bridge

Gov. Jerry Brown’s office believes articles including mine in today’s editions have created and reinforced the impression that the governor’s May 7 “s— happens” comment regarding the Bay Bridge construction snafu was the total extent ... »Read

In this article: Jerry Brown, Gray Davis
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 New and improved Stolen Valor Act on way to becoming federal law: Opinion

It's good news that the House has passed House Resolution 258, the federal Stolen Valor Act, inspired by case of lying official from Pomona. »Read

In this article: Xavier Alvarez, Paul Cook, water
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 San Diego To Elect New City Councilmember, State Assembly Representative

Voters will decide today who will fill an empty seat on the San Diego City Council and choose a new member of the state Assembly. »Read

In this article: Bob Filner, Lorena Gonzalez, Ben Hueso, Tony Young
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 France, Spain among top congressional destinations, report finds

If the frequency of congressional visits is any indication, Afghanistan is important to lawmakers — but then again, so are more traditional (and scenic) destinations like France, Spain and Ireland. According to an impressive database of House ... »Read

In this article: David Dreier, Dennis A. Cardoza
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 Non-Random Notes (Throughout the day)

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Moore, Oklahoma in the wake of one of the most destructive storms in the nation's history. ** NEW COLUMN COMING UP … 'GOING BULWORTH': THE FIRST TIME, AND AGAIN. ** OBAMA TODAY. ... »Read

In this article: Joe Biden, Anne Gust, John Myers, Barack Obama, water
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 Los Angeles picking mayor after low-drama campaign

Citizens of Los Angeles are choosing a new mayor. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Garcetti, Greuel Mayoral Race Comes to Close

After two years of campaigning bolstered by record contributions, the mayoral race between City Councilman Eric Garcetti and Controller Wendy Greuel comes to a close Tuesday as voters take to the polls.Photo Credit: Getty Images »Read

In this article: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Barbara Boxer, Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, Antonio Villaraigosa
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 Low Voter Turnout Expected In LA Mayoral Election

NBC4 Political Analyst Sherry Bebitch Jeffe spoke about the expected voter turnout during the LA Mayoral Election on "Today in LA." This clip is from "Today in LA" on May 21, 2013. »Read

In this article: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe
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 Rand Paul jumps to Apple's defense

Sen. Ran Paul, the Kentucky Republican and libertarian, Tuesday defended Apple’s tax machinations, saying he was “offended” that Apple CEO Tim Cook was being “hauled” before the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to ... »Read

In this article: John McCain
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 DeFazio vying for Markey slots

Twenty Democrats endorsed the Oregon lawmaker for a committee spot that isn't open yet. »Read

In this article: John F. Kerry, John Lewis, George P. Miller, water, Maxine Waters
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 Alhambra police to host DUI, driver's license checkpoint Saturday

ALHAMBRA -- In an effort to curb the number of persons killed and injured in DUI-related crashes, the Alhambra Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint from 8 p. »Read

In this article: Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel, minimum wage
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