Current officeholder:Darrell Steinberg, Democrat
Voter registration in SD6 Click on points to see percentagesSource: Secretary of State |
Today's headlinesCapitol Alert: California teachers union backs governor's budget plan Sacramento Bee, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story The California Teachers Association has chosen sides in the incipient conflict over Gov. Jerry Brown's school funding proposal, backing the governor's call to earmark additional money for disadvantaged and English language-learning students. California Teachers Association President Dean Vogel speaks to reporters in Sacramento on May 22, 2013. Republican wins Central Valley state Senate race KCRA 3, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the race will not go to a runoff. Capitol Alert: GOP win shaves Democratic supermajority in California Senate Sacramento Bee, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story The Democratic supermajority in the state Senate thinned a bit Tuesday when Republican farmer Andy Vidak captured more than 50 percent of a special election vote to win in a heavily Democratic San Joaquin Valley district. Andy Vidak, candidate for state senate, checks voicemail during a break as he and others prepare for a gathering at his farm in Armona, Calif. Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2013. Win in Valley Senate race gives GOP 'big shot in the arm' Stockton Record, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story SACRAMENTO (AP) — A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the race will not go to a runoff. Ricardo Lara cancels Vegas fundraiser; casino vote postponed Sacramento Bee, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story 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 that was to be aided by Station Casinos, which could run a new Indian casino. Has the Table Been Set for CEQA Reform? Fox & Hounds Daily, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story By Tom Scott -- The appetizers have been cleared and it looks like the table is being set for possible reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). While there are a large number of issues that one can discuss when it comes to CEQA reform, I will limit my comments to how to stop abusive CEQA lawsuits. The [...] NEW: Bridge debacle foreshadows bullet train mega-debacle CalWatchdog, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story May 22, 2013 By Chris Reed Mankind has been building bridges for more than 3,000 years. A bridge built in the 13th century BC in Greece is still in use. Building durable bridges over water is not a modern accomplishment. The Roman Empire liked to build simple arch bridges over rivers and put up hundreds [...] EDITORIAL: Time to get the lead out of ammo and wildlife Fresno Bee - Opinion, May 22, 2013 »E-mail story 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 Medical marijuana: A big mess may get even bigger San Diego Union-Tribune - Opinion, May 21, 2013 »E-mail story Is it possible to do medical marijuana right? Yes, but apparently not in California. GOP seeks win in Valley state Senate race Stockton Record, May 21, 2013 »E-mail story 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. Capitol Alert: Sen. Ricardo Lara cancels Las Vegas fundraiser Sacramento Bee, May 21, 2013 »E-mail story 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, D-Sacramento speaks with Senator Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens during session in the Senate chambers in Sacramento, Calif. on Monday, March 11, 2013. Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens |
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