Friday, August 26, 2016
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*FR Exclusive*
Sen. Joel Anderson
FRBlog: Solar Fight at the Imperial Irrigation District -
*FR Exclusive*
Richard Rider
FRBlog: Surprisingly sharp drop in rate of U.S. births since 2007 -
Worst State in the Nation
SacBee: Kiplinger: California is nation’s least tax-friendly state — again -
*Steven Greenhut*
AmerSpec: Will Appeals Ruling Sober Up State’s Pension Abusers? - PROP 56: TOBACCO INITIATIVE FAILS TO MAKE CRUCIAL DISTINCTIONS
- Pot Twist: Some marijuana activists urge 'no' vote on legalization | Fox News
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CA Mandatory Retirement?!
OCReg: California close to requiring retirement plans for all businesses with at least five workers - SacBee: Employees of teachers’ union picket to negotiate retirement fix
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Rest in Peace: Greg Schmidt
SacBee: Cancer claims Greg Schmidt, California Senate’s top staffer for 18 years -
Teachers for Bilingual Ed
SacBee: California teachers union to push bilingual education proposition -
Audit: Waste in State Government
AP: California audit identifies state government waste, misuse - SacBee: State worker accepted 24 pairs of free designer sunglasses, sold boss a pair for $20
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Public Utilities Commission Corruption
SFC: Senate passes crackdown on state Public Utilities Commission -
Under the Dome
LAT $: Protections against race-based wage discrimination could grow stronger under bill sent to governor - LA Times - SacBee: Farmworker overtime bill vote postponed
- Assembly to Vote on Farmworker Overtime Bill After Protest
- SacBee: Bill to install breathalyzers in DUI offenders’ cars goes to Jerry Brown
- BreitbartCA: Assemblywomen: Abolish ‘Tampon Tax’ for ‘Gender Equity’
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CA Crime Data
LAT $: California would build database of violent deaths under bill sent to governor - LA Times - SacBee: Fewer ex-cons return to prison as crime rates remain steady | The Sacramento Bee
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Judge vs. Coastal Commission
LAT $: Orange County judge rules that Coastal Commission cannot prevent repairs to sea wall at mobile home park -
Rail Crossings
LAT $: California's 'most hazardous' rail crossing will get a major overhaul - LA Times -
Earthquake Country
LAT $: Destruction from Italy quake a grave warning for California's old brick buildings
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The Golden Pen
Joel Fox
FH: Backstop: The Taxpayers -
Sac Bee Editorial
SacBee: Finally, a chance to curb abuse of asset forfeiture laws -
Loren Kaye
FH: Cap and Trade is Easy; it’s the Tax that’s Hard -
Sac Bee Editorial
SacBee: Hey, Margaret! Wait for the tone -
Dan Walters
SacBee: Bill on State Bar dues displays Legislature’s cross-Capitol friction -
Sacramento Valley
SacBee: Mayor’s anti-gang effort tries to improve reading to reduce crime - SacBee: Parks districts reject merger after opposition by Mission Oaks residents
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SF Bay Area
S.F. City Attorney Blasts Obama Administration’s Rejection of Anti-Gentrification Plan -
South Bay
SJMN: Brock Turner: Judge in Stanford sex trial to no longer hear criminal cases -
Central Valley
FresBee: Fresno council OKs digital billboards along local highways -
Los Angeles County
LAT $: L.A. sued over missing records tied to former councilman - Emergency motion banning 'spice' heading to LA City Council | 89.3 KPCC
- LAT $: 'The cheapest buzz you can get on skid row': Officials try to stop homeless from smoking spice after dozens sickened
- LAT $: L.A. Unified finds money to expand health benefits despite budget worries
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Orange County
OCReg: Judge orders statements removed from rebuttal to Costa Mesa development ballot measure - OCReg: The helpers try to reach homeless in O.C.'s 'Skid River' but victories, frustration side by side
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Riverside County
PE: Mayor says tide has turned in Moreno Valley -
San Bernardino County
SBSun: Anger develops over coin flip to select San Bernardino charter reform ballot argument -
San Diego County
SDUT: Jamul tribe bets on casino to benefit many - SDUT: Charity that had money problems gets new CEO