Capitol Weekly

ARB chief retains interest in several energy companies

2008-07-23T22:28:06Z

Nichols sold off stock in more than 30 companies with potential conflicts

Lawmakers remain skeptical as governor links drought, water bonds

2008-07-24T14:39:17Z

First things first, Democrats say

Ridley-Thomas bill would remake CA regulatory boards

2008-07-23T22:41:22Z

Unemployment insurance board fires top administrative officer

2008-07-23T22:46:00Z

Experts Expound

2008-07-23T22:58:20Z

Not even Evel Knievel could bridge this budget divide

2008-07-24T00:56:23Z

The ‘Poor People’s campaign:’ 40 years later

2008-07-24T00:57:22Z

Big Daddy

2008-07-24T16:29:23Z

State forensic specialists probe mysteries of wildlife

2008-07-23T23:35:06Z

Cougars and bile and bears – oh my!

CHP warns Capitol staffers to be careful, offers escorts

2008-07-23T23:43:15Z

Recent confrontations with officers prompt memo

Perata calls budget vote for next week

2008-07-23T15:10:03Z

Top staffer ousted at Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board

2008-07-22T14:23:40Z

Panel votes 4-to-1 to remove administrator

Will non-profit foundations save political journalism?

2008-07-18T10:20:32Z

Is California political coverage looking toward a non-profit future?

State levies $10 million fine against Anthem Blue Cross

2008-07-18T13:00:14Z

Under agreement, health insurer will offer coverage to 1,770 people whose policies were rescinded

Site’s temporary absence leaves void in Capitol information culture

2008-07-17T07:25:06Z

But Jack Kavanagh's updates on Rough & Tumble will be back on Friday

Machado bill pushes transparency at State Fund, but some want more

2008-07-16T23:13:33Z

Bagley-Keene, Sarbannes-Oxley and the complex workers' compensation market

Gov’s plan to levy fees to fight fires ignites Capitol budget fight

2008-07-17T22:59:16Z

Conference committee doubles amount of surcharge as fires continue to burn

Alcohol bill could affect Kevin Johnson grocery store project

2008-07-17T06:52:38Z

De La Torre targets self-checkout sales

Coto, non-profit foundations reach deal on diversity

2008-07-17T11:52:04Z

Compromise avoids bill that would have monitored non-profit giving

Experts Expound

2008-07-16T23:27:01Z

Ambitious plan to regulate chemicals running behind schedule

2008-07-16T23:30:46Z

Green chemistry recommendations miss deadline after contentious science panel debate

Personnel Profile: Keith Ochwat

2008-07-16T23:33:39Z

Big Daddy

2008-07-16T23:38:27Z

Coastal Commission’s chaparral rules don’t impede fire safety

2008-07-16T23:40:34Z

Cal Fire: Changing the play book in a wildfire emergency

2008-07-17T11:26:32Z

Health plans say price tag is too high for Kuehl’s health care bill

2008-07-16T23:43:38Z

State inmates play key role in fighting fires

2008-07-17T00:08:01Z

In tight budget season, state saves money

Another CalPERS executive departs for private sector

2008-07-17T00:38:55Z

Hunt continues for new top chief

Alcohol bill could affect Kevin Johnson grocery store project

2008-07-14T10:26:18Z

De La Torre measure would halt self-checkout alcohol sales

Self-taxation costs the state millions of dollars

2008-07-11T09:45:05Z

Audits, personnel add to tally as money moves from one pocket to another

SEIU contemplates redistricting position as new political director takes over

2008-07-10T00:33:19Z

Courtni Pugh replaces Dean Tipps in key political post

Maritime chaparral fuels more than fire in Big Sur

2008-07-10T07:23:50Z

Homeowners, Coastal Commission at odds

Administration, Ridley-Thomas duel over drug safety

2008-07-10T00:39:11Z

Consumer Services Agency opposes ePedigree bill sponsored by one of their own boards

Nunez gets $600,000 from Dems’ redistricting fund

2008-07-10T00:42:11Z

Top aide Eaton gets $100,000

Experts Expound

2008-07-10T00:46:24Z

Personnel Profile: Sandy Harrison

2008-07-10T00:52:00Z

With water precious, state faces heat, fires--and drought

2008-07-10T00:54:40Z

Dim future for local projects under governor’s budget

2008-07-10T00:57:17Z

California’s water management must adapt to climate change

2008-07-10T01:00:30Z

Big Daddy

2008-07-10T01:02:55Z

State, employees’ unions continue parley as budget deadline passes

2008-07-10T01:09:59Z

In the Legislature, IOUs, delayed pay loom again

Government lags in providing public records to media, others

2008-07-10T01:11:36Z

Nunez gets $600,000 in new campaign cash

2008-07-08T13:11:52Z

Democrats' voter registration committee gives former speaker a generous parting gift

LA toll roads, light rail eyed in Capitol political dispute

2008-07-03T09:58:22Z

Legislature's approval needed for federal money, sales tax boost

Challenges coming to California gun laws in wake of Supreme Court decision

2008-07-02T22:59:31Z

Gun groups gather funds, but opponents say ruling is too narrow to force changes

Newsom eyes social issues, budget as Gov campaign begins

2008-07-02T23:11:43Z

Political consultant registers eight committees on gay marriage issue

2008-07-02T23:14:11Z

Levine’s online poker proposal is closely monitored by gaming tribes

2008-07-02T23:17:07Z

Questions persist over whether a new gaming plan would, or could, include tribes

Personnel Profile

2008-07-02T23:22:21Z

Experts Expound

2008-07-02T23:24:49Z

Next occupant of the White House should have a housing policy

2008-07-03T13:34:22Z

Time to protect the pharmaceutical supply chain

2008-07-03T13:39:06Z

ARB’s greenhouse gas plan raises questions among enviros, others

2008-07-02T23:33:30Z

Do recycling, electric cars, land-use zoning get short shrift?

For drivers, hands-free phoning is now the rule of the road

2008-07-02T23:36:43Z

Big Daddy

2008-07-02T23:29:47Z

Serve and Volley

2008-07-01T09:54:26Z

Maviglio vs. Crinklaw, Round 3

Political consultant registers eight committees on both sides of gay marriage issue

2008-07-01T09:58:40Z

Stage set for November ballot duels over clean-energy plans

2008-07-01T10:00:25Z

T. Boone Pickens' natural gas firm finances one; investor-owned utilities oppose the other

Trust but verify: Uneasy coalition comes together in two-year metal recycling fight

2008-06-26T06:07:56Z

Long saga may be heading for its final Capitol chapter

Lieber seeking audit of family court system

2008-06-26T11:26:48Z

Issue driven by Marin group at odds with County's family court

Security breach compromises 5,000 social security numbers at Consumer Affairs

2008-06-26T06:12:33Z

Agency will provide fraud monitoring and insurance

Experts Expound

2008-06-26T06:14:57Z

Big Daddy

2008-06-26T06:17:00Z

Electricity deregulation – a poor choice for consumers

2008-06-26T08:06:40Z

There’s more than just fish in the sea

2008-06-26T08:07:48Z

Olympic torch: A symbol of athletics without politics?

2008-06-26T08:10:54Z

Customer choice: Crucial to the health of the electricity market

2008-06-26T08:13:34Z

State report fails to tally cost of workplace discrimination

2008-06-26T06:26:22Z

State spent more than 11,000 hours processing worker complaints

DFG offers clinics on outdoors skills

2008-06-26T06:28:46Z

Adventurous reporter tests himself against complex GPS interfaces