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Monday, June 17, 2013

'Night Stalker' Richard Ramirez died of lymphoma, coroner finds

California prison officials said Monday that the death this month of "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez was due to complications from lymphoma, a cancer often associated with hepatitis.  more...
Monday, June 17, 2013

California's prison crowding is growing, state report says

In the state's monthly progress report to federal judges, California acknowledges prison crowding has again begun to creep upward while Gov. Jerry Brown promises to seek legislative solutions "shortly."  more...
Monday, June 17, 2013

Jerry Brown reads up for possible Germany visit

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Jerry Brown is looking to get in touch with his roots as he reads up for a potential summer trip to Germany.  more...
Monday, June 17, 2013

Skelton: California needs crackdown on bullets

California already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. Now George Skelton says it needs to apply the same approach to bullets.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

California lawmakers plan more budget votes for Saturday

SACRAMENTO -- California lawmakers ended their work on the budget Friday afternoon, planning to reconvene again in the Capitol on Saturday morning to finish a series of related bills.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

California Legislature OKs state budget; next move is Brown's

SACRAMENTO -- The California Legislature passed a $96.3-billion budget on Friday, sending it to Gov. Jerry Brown for final approval.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

California Legislature kicks off consideration of budget

SACRAMENTO -- The California Legislature has begun its consideration of the 2013 state budget, with both houses convening for debate and votes at 10 a.m. Friday.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

Fracking bills flop after gusher of opposition cash, report says

Campaign contributions from the oil industry flooded into the California Legislature before it killed several bills that would have closely regulated the use of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to get oil and gas from the ground, a nonprofit group reports.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

Assembly to weigh constitutional amendment on local taxes, bonds

SACRAMENTO -- The budget won't be the only big issue being considered by the Assembly on Friday.  more...
Friday, June 14, 2013

Blockbuster day in Capitol for budget vote

SACRAMENTO — After months of public hearings and backroom negotiations, the state budget will be up for a vote in the Legislature on Friday.   more...
 
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