Capitol Weekly

Senate stalemate could mean windfall for public schools

2009-07-02T08:54:12Z

Budget stalemate wreaks havoc with school funding formulas

Poizner overhauls political shop to stave off Whitman moves

2009-07-02T16:23:03Z

His gubernatorial effort wrestles with lost endorsements, staff turnover

Aficionados of politics await redistricting numbers

2009-07-01T23:22:37Z

InFocus: More woes for the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe

2009-07-02T08:36:50Z

Council splits against tribe’s CEO, former Sen. Richard Polanco

CalPensions: Governor targets public pension cuts

2009-07-02T08:34:35Z

Program aims to put Ph.D.’s in legislative offices

2009-07-02T16:20:00Z

Portantino wants “science fellows” to be paid by foundation donations

Budget crunch: Feds eye state parks

2009-07-02T08:26:19Z

Groping our way back to majority rule

2009-07-02T10:34:54Z

The Skinny

2009-07-01T23:24:53Z

Cutting parks will cost more than it will save

2009-07-01T23:57:06Z

Experts Expound

2009-07-02T00:02:08Z

Personnel Profile: Alicia Hawkins

2009-07-02T00:27:48Z

Legal action targets gov’s new furlough order

2009-07-02T12:46:33Z

Unpaid days total more than 7 weeks a year with school funding formulas

Big Daddy

2009-07-02T00:43:12Z

Dining Out: Sopa Thai Cuisine

2009-07-02T00:46:03Z

Movie Reviews

2009-07-02T00:50:09Z

Public Enemies and the Crest Theater roundup

Audio: Governor declares state of emergency, more furloughs

2009-07-01T14:59:56Z

Schwarzenegger says he will not sign bills until the budget is addressed

Senate fails to bridge budget gap

2009-07-01T09:39:15Z

Rejection of three measures adds billions to state's fiscal woes

In Focus: Indian Nations

2009-07-01T23:33:33Z

By The Numbers

Protesters deliver petitions against state park closures

2009-06-30T16:07:19Z

Key lawmakers targeted in attempt to fend off budget cuts

Podcast: Stuck in neutral

2009-06-29T12:12:18Z

Anthony York and John Myers wrap up a hectic, but not very productive, week at the Capitol.

Cities prepare for court fight over state’s shift of local funds

2009-06-26T11:51:40Z

Critical services face cuts if locals' revenue is reduced

Smackdown: Portantino vs. Ashburn

2009-06-25T16:05:44Z

Council to offload constitutional convention effort

2009-06-25T02:52:25Z

Bay Area group cites political pressures, “third rail” of Prop. 13

Fight brews over accountants' role in market meltdown

2009-06-25T08:49:18Z

Issue plays role in crowded field in 2010 race for state attorney general

It’s never too early to handicap the speakership

2009-06-25T02:49:07Z

Fair elections: A fair shot at the California dream

2009-06-25T03:02:01Z

Fundraising Calendar

2009-06-29T12:44:41Z

The Skinny: New hires

2009-06-25T08:44:32Z

Western Climate Initiative: Here’s the rest of the story

2009-06-25T03:07:49Z

College students at risk in budget battle

2009-06-25T03:09:16Z

SEIU ads target GOP over budget

2009-06-25T03:20:56Z

Would helping labor hurt CalPERS’ profits?

2009-06-25T03:24:18Z

Letter To The Editor

2009-06-25T03:11:17Z

Experts Expound

2009-06-25T03:17:41Z

Movie Reviews

2009-06-25T03:28:01Z

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Star Trek: Esquire IMAX

Ask Big Daddy

2009-06-25T03:30:50Z

Dining Out: Aura Restaurant, Lounge and Art Gallery

2009-06-25T08:41:19Z

New ad renews call for tax hikes

2009-06-24T03:13:20Z

Service Employees Union takes to the air on the day of scheduled budget vote

L.A. pushes for condoms in porn legislation, but state lawmakers balk

2009-06-25T03:48:46Z

Recent HIV cases in adult film industry fuel supervisors' last-ditch effort to get a bill this year

Constitutional overhaul would omit Prop. 13 property tax changes

2009-06-23T18:50:35Z

Direct tax increases would be off the table under Bay Area Council plan

From ProPublica: Stimulus windfall is mixed blessing for ailing transit systems

2009-06-22T14:57:04Z

Funds to buy trains, buses, but there's no money to run them

State parks, facing closure, get outpouring of public support

2009-06-19T14:45:37Z

Backers ramp up intense letter-writing campaign

Ed Mendel: CalPERS spreads out losses, softens hit on local governments

2009-06-18T16:38:57Z

Policy shift follows stock market woes

Fiscal fight moves toward close, but it’s not there yet

2009-06-17T20:22:59Z

Budget eyes now shift as GOP finally gets a chance to weigh in

State workers, agencies try to flee the general fund

2009-06-17T20:26:08Z

With cuts coming, race is on to move to special fund support

Redistricting: Ultimate political battle looms in California

2009-06-18T11:36:09Z

New commission enters the traditional fray

From ProPublica: Financial firms gave to union while leader sat on CalPERS

2009-06-18T12:06:50Z

Investigative report targets pension fund issues

Lawmakers want ARB to study economic impact of AB 32

2009-06-17T20:27:35Z

Inconclusive data needs to be sorted out to assess new law’s effect

Video: Leaders discuss the Democrats' budget plan

2009-06-18T00:16:05Z

See exerpts of Gov. Schwarzenegger, Karen Bass, Darrell Steinberg and Dennis Holingsworth talking about the state budget.

Redistricting reform will create a more responsive state government

2009-06-17T20:31:09Z

A constitutional convention: Let’s stop and think it through

2009-06-17T20:36:27Z

Unprecedented hike in workers’ comp insurance rates is unnecessary

2009-06-17T20:40:48Z

CCC gets major donation from Wal-Mart Foundation

2009-06-19T11:35:23Z

Gift is largest in a decade to the CCC

Experts Expound

2009-06-17T20:46:11Z

Author's Corner: Sasha Abramsky

2009-06-17T20:44:15Z

Sasha Abramsky is the author of “Breadline, U.S.A.”

Letter To The Editor

2009-06-17T20:47:32Z

Senate EQ votes to save OEHHA

2009-06-17T20:54:07Z

Environmentalists rally to save agency seen as key to Green Chemistry, consumer protection

Company gets ARB’s first total hybrid-vehicle truck certification

2009-06-18T16:46:36Z

By Kevin Hefner

Big Daddy

2009-06-17T20:57:46Z

Movie Reviews

2009-06-17T21:02:37Z

Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Sacramento French Film Festival

Dining Out: Farmer’s Kitchen Café

2009-06-17T20:59:36Z

Greenhouse gas fight raises questions of impact on jobs, economy

2009-06-16T11:26:19Z

Resolution urges ARB to conduct new research

L.A. air-quality district wins in Senate committee

2009-06-16T16:50:32Z

Rod Wright's plan blocks court ruling favoring environmentlaists

Take our survey

2009-06-16T19:23:48Z

Let Capitol Weekly know what kind of campaign coverage you would like to see

Bass expects budget to governor by next week

2009-06-15T19:52:47Z

Assembly Speaker's vision closely mirrors Senate plan

Environmentalists rally to save OEHHA

2009-06-16T20:16:38Z

Senate Environmental committee votes to spare agency seen as key to Green Chemistry, consumer protection

Podcast: Chess or Chicken?

2009-06-12T09:09:13Z

Anthony York and John Myers discuss the rising political tensions over the state budget.

Budget fault lines emerge between legislative Dems

2009-06-11T16:29:56Z

Assembly, Senate drift apart as Steinberg unveils proposal

Second time could be charm for Steve Bradford

2009-06-11T02:21:08Z

After losing a close race in 2006, runner-up is now the front-runner

Offshore oil drilling, once abhorred, gains in the Capitol

2009-06-11T20:36:57Z

Governor's switch, promise of money fuels shift from four decades of policy

Democrats Must Put Majority Vote Budget Option on the Table

2009-06-11T11:41:45Z

Bills die in Senate as Steinberg fails to cajole newest Senator

2009-06-11T11:51:56Z

With Price in the Assembly, Mods make their presence felt

Twins separated at birth: Chuck DeVore and Ebenezer Scrooge

2009-06-11T02:26:41Z

Budget Cuts are a Bonanza for Toxic Chemical Industries

2009-06-11T02:30:36Z

The Skinny

2009-06-11T02:24:04Z

The Experts Expound

2009-06-11T02:34:25Z

CalExpo job fair for state workers facing layoffs

2009-06-11T02:44:18Z

Goal is to find jobs in other departments

Movies Reviews

2009-06-11T02:49:25Z

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 and Dinosaurs Alive 3-D

Dining Out: Los Jarritos

2009-06-11T02:52:33Z

Ask Big Daddy

2009-06-11T02:53:58Z

Sac State study claims state parks pay for themselves

2009-06-09T18:54:34Z

Sales tax from out-of-state visitors alone covers four-fifth of Parks $150 million budget

State goes down the budget rabbit hole

2009-06-04T02:16:39Z

Democrats say budget solution may come in clusters

Furloughs eyed for Capitol staffers

2009-06-04T17:26:05Z

Leaders huddle privately on the issue

Poll appears to show voters behind several GOP reforms

2009-06-04T02:19:15Z

But survey also shows potential backing for majority vote, ‘split roll’

Economy trumps education, public safety in new poll

2009-06-04T13:58:37Z

Capitol Weekly/Probolsky Research Poll: Reeps divided in 2010 GOP primary; Brown’s lead holding among Dems

2009-06-05T10:15:19Z

Greg Lucas: Crisis looms at the unemployment insurance fund

Caretakers, volunteers eyed for state parks

2009-06-04T02:22:51Z

Legislative staff pay rises slightly

2009-06-04T14:21:14Z

Payroll up despite budget woes

Placement agents: Big fees for big money

2009-06-04T02:23:50Z

The Skinny

2009-06-04T02:20:23Z

The top priority: Get Californians back to work

2009-06-04T02:21:28Z

Experts Expound

2009-06-04T02:23:22Z

Behind the budget numbers, there is real pain – and surprises

2009-06-04T18:02:01Z

Movies

2009-06-04T02:24:17Z

Outrage and My Life In Ruins

Dining Out: Herbivore

2009-06-04T02:24:52Z

Big Daddy

2009-06-04T02:17:55Z

To lawmakers: Stop the madness, focus on the budget

2009-06-03T12:13:02Z

Spending cuts already approved are only a drop in the bucket