Capitol Weekly

Leak of the Week: Delta Flow Chart

2009-11-05T17:46:28Z

The lines of authority of the proposed Delta Stewardship Council, part of the water reform package.

Billions in earmarks helps ease passage of water deal

2009-11-04T19:22:26Z

But voters will have their say on November 2010 ballot

From Greg Lucas: State water board gets new powers, hard tasks

2009-11-06T22:02:04Z

In the dead of night, crucial regulatory powers are removed

Water retailers worry about Peripheral Canal cost

2009-11-04T19:24:40Z

Many investing in conservation, recycling while multibillion project looms

Capitol Weekly/Probolsky poll: Whitman lead growing

2009-11-05T16:56:45Z

A year from Election Day, money talks

About the poll

2009-11-05T09:01:49Z

Read the cross-tabs and see the methodology of our survey

Is the business climate changing when it comes to global warming?

2009-11-04T19:33:23Z

CA companies’ split from US Chamber of Commerce could be prelude to future battles

Personnel Profile: Sue Cishke

2009-11-04T19:36:19Z

Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering of the Ford Motor Company

Simple solution for healthy employees -- Let’s get moving!

2009-11-04T19:39:00Z

Legal reform needed to keep jobs in California

2009-11-04T19:37:49Z

Skinny

2009-11-04T19:29:35Z

Insurers, critics face off over customer ‘discounts’

2009-11-04T19:42:42Z

Déjà vu: Dueling ballot initiatives could affect millions of California drivers

OC Fairgrounds, Whittier prison up for sale

2009-11-04T19:47:01Z

Lease-backs planned on 17 major state parcels

Pushed to the edge – The Energy Commission’s plan to ban big screen TVs

2009-11-05T12:45:23Z

Experts Expound

2009-11-04T19:41:06Z

Furlough Fridays: Apple Hill

2009-11-04T19:55:48Z

Big Daddy

2009-11-04T19:43:57Z

Retiree health: CalPERS gets rival for $59 billion

2009-11-04T19:49:34Z

Movie Reviews

2009-11-04T19:51:52Z

A Christmas Carol, Amelia, and This Is It

Dining Out: Darrel Ng

2009-11-04T19:54:04Z

Governor says state will build Peripheral Canal

2009-11-04T19:17:28Z

Delivered his speech in the delta -- where anti-canal sentiment is high

Water deal now goes to governor, voters

2009-11-04T08:54:22Z

Price-tag climbs to $11 billion in day of hard bargaining

Grading the governor

2009-11-04T10:31:42Z

New poll shows half of all Californians say state is worse off under Schwarzenegger

Dan Morain: Gov raked in money from subprime lenders

2009-11-04T07:39:46Z

More than any other state politician in the nation, 2004-2008

Water: Senate OKs bonds, delta governance

2009-11-03T10:22:41Z

Penalties, monitoring face votes today

Poll: Californians support keeping marijuana illegal

2009-11-03T15:11:47Z

A new Capitol Weekly/Probolsky Research survey shows continued support for marijuana ban.

Update: Brown, Whitman comment on Newsom decision to end gubernatorial bid

2009-10-30T17:56:23Z

His exit leaves Jerry Brown alone as major Democratic contender in 2010

From Greg Lucas: Water bonds spend a lot of dough on dirt

2009-10-29T19:16:59Z

Billion here, billion there -- pretty soon you have real money

Water reform package moving forward, but conflicts remain

2009-10-28T18:44:30Z

Delta legislators, Republicans, enviros still raise objections

New plan: Legislature's approval needed for Peripheral Canal

2009-10-29T18:24:48Z

Huber seeks nonpartisan fiscal study by LAO

Prison industry board member resigns

2009-10-28T18:47:09Z

Bass appointee quits amid L.A. corruption probe

Pete Parra will run for daughter’s old seat

2009-10-28T18:51:23Z

Filing likely signals that Gilmore won’t seek re-election

The Capitol Weekly List: Most Partisan Districts in California

2009-10-28T18:55:01Z

The Skinny: One of the good ones

2009-10-29T08:11:51Z

Targeting Healthy Families: We must protect the well-being of children

2009-10-28T18:58:05Z

Wasting less to save more: the economic benefits of energy efficiency in California

2009-10-28T18:56:35Z

Patient Protection: A Wedge Issue?

2009-10-28T18:59:25Z

Experts Expound

2009-10-28T19:01:05Z

Author's Corner: Ian Shive

2009-10-29T12:30:58Z

Author of “The National Parks: Our American Landscape”

Big Daddy

2009-10-28T19:07:13Z

Court battles surround furloughs

2009-10-28T19:08:54Z

Fees and placement agents: A news analysis

2009-10-28T19:11:49Z

Dining Out: Big Nosh Festival

2009-10-28T19:13:41Z

Movie Reviews

2009-10-28T19:16:25Z

"No Impact", "Good Hair", and more.

Ogilvy slated to win $9 million High-Speed Rail contract

2009-10-28T18:07:09Z

Board staff recommends firm for five-year pact

Updated: Assembly Republicans introduce own water bill

2009-10-27T21:14:47Z

Legislation emerges hours after 'Big 5' meeting

Reading between the lines

2009-10-27T18:42:18Z

Governor includes a coded message in veto of Ammiano bill

Pete Parra to run for Gilmore's seat

2009-10-27T19:03:24Z

Inside buzz is that Gilmore not seeking reelection

Water plan seen as prelude to canal

2009-10-27T11:29:53Z

Cost estimates: $6 billion to $12 billion

Water bill boosts enforcement powers

2009-10-26T14:03:08Z

Groundwater management, Delta Stewardship Council, conservation play key roles

Initiative backers submit paperwork promising a busy 2010 cycle

2009-10-22T13:28:36Z

Tax-breaks, parental notification, local government funding all in the mix

‘Paycheck protection’ proposition pondered for 2010 ballot

2009-10-22T10:57:50Z

Labor views it as a life-or-death issue; pension cuts also could be in the mix

Delta legislators hardening against water plan

2009-10-22T18:22:10Z

Wolk, Niello leading regional effort against “closed door process”

SF Mayor Newsom dives into water negotiations

2009-10-22T08:17:09Z

Gov candidate seeks to protect SF water rights while crafting deal with enviros

The Skinny: End of an era

2009-10-22T08:50:52Z

California’s buildings can save energy, cut greenhouse gases and create ‘green’ jobs

2009-10-21T19:47:04Z

Ratepayer Protection Act: Sometimes consumers, utilities really do cooperate

2009-10-21T21:21:02Z

Personnel Profile: Moby

2009-10-21T21:51:23Z

Letters To The Editor

2009-10-21T21:54:02Z

Experts Expound

2009-10-21T21:30:13Z

Dining Out

2009-10-21T21:49:09Z

Interview with Hank Shaw

Movie Reviews

2009-10-21T21:45:20Z

Fuel and Astroboy

Big Daddy

2009-10-21T21:36:30Z

From Greg Lucas: Two GOP Senators Square Off Against Each Other

2009-10-21T20:49:05Z

Tensions rise in Republican caucus as Denham, Aanestad eye Lt. Gov. primary

Schwarzenegger to be honored for protecting parks

2009-10-20T09:00:03Z

Award from National Park Trust follows state budget battle

From Ed Mendel: Group seeks lower benefits for new new hires

2009-10-19T09:56:41Z

Group founded by Keith Richman eyes ballot initiative to push back retirement age

Enviro community already split over water bond

2009-10-14T20:44:52Z

Sierra Club, others poised to oppose ballot measure

New committee to focus on Government reform proposals

2009-10-15T11:37:34Z

Feuer, DeSaulnier will lead new panel, set to hold its first meeting in the Capitol next week

Getting at the roots of California’s deep political schizophrenia

2009-10-14T21:00:02Z

Two-step bond would help finance water projects

2009-10-14T20:46:42Z

Matching funds, ratepayers in the mix

Thaw between Senate leaders leads to bills’ passage

2009-10-14T20:48:47Z

Capitol wonders how long the good vibes will last

Doctors sue state over licensing delays, budget

2009-10-15T11:39:05Z

CMA: Furloughs, raid on fees cripple Medical Board

Skinny

2009-10-14T20:53:21Z

By The Numbers: Political Reform

2009-10-14T20:56:01Z

Three key elements of tax reform: simple, transparent and steady

2009-10-14T21:01:41Z

Pondering the power of a constitutional convention

2009-10-14T21:03:34Z

Letter to the Editor

2009-10-14T21:07:38Z

Personnel Profile: Linda Halderman

2009-10-14T21:10:33Z

Big Daddy

2009-10-14T21:11:41Z

CalPers offered incentives to inflate pension funds’ value

2009-10-14T23:58:12Z

Experts Expound

2009-10-14T21:06:20Z

Hundreds of state workers stay home in SEIU action

2009-10-14T23:53:54Z

But state says walkout had little impact; business as usual in most offices

Furlough Fridays: Hiking in the Sierra

2009-10-15T00:08:22Z

Movie Reviews

2009-10-15T00:03:09Z

Where the Wild Things Are, Couples Retreat, and Dolphins & Whales IMAX 3D

Dining Out: Tres Agaves

2009-10-15T00:06:17Z

Leak of the Week: The Blakeslee memo

2009-10-14T14:10:58Z

Assembly GOP Leader fumes over vetoes, signings

Ending California’s confidence drought

2009-10-15T11:35:12Z

Two-step bond eyed in water talks

2009-10-13T13:31:28Z

Ratepayers, matching funds in the mix

Hundreds of state workers stay home in protest

2009-10-13T15:06:31Z

State says Columbus Day protest had little impact;

Steinberg, Hollingsworth feeling the love?

2009-10-14T07:11:20Z

Senate back Wednesday amid signs of thaw, but fates of dozens of measures still uncertain

Ed Mendel: CalPers offered incentives to boost local pension funds’ value

2009-10-12T09:33:56Z

Labor-friendly board's action led to 'unsustainable' hikes, critics say

Lawmaker seeks bill to block mass vetoes

2009-10-11T15:13:15Z

Brown's refusal to intervene draws fire

Schwarzenegger calls state term limits law 'crazy'

2009-10-08T15:52:01Z

Governor also explicitly links water deal to bill signing in San Francisco speech

Governor presided over birth of Latino Water Coalition

2009-10-08T10:54:56Z

‘Grassroots’ group backed by lobbyists, farm groups, City of Orange Cove

Governor makes a cameo at Democratic fundraiser

2009-10-08T15:50:07Z

Schwarzenegger takes the stage at SF Democratic event unexpectedly at the invitation of Willie Brown

Big Five tries to close on elusive statewide water deal

2009-10-07T19:45:29Z

Agreement may impact hundreds of bills on Schwarzenegger’s desk

Foster youth bill can make contrasts not quite so sharp

2009-10-08T09:43:52Z

What's more important than improving California's foster care system?

Recruiting candidates getting tougher, experts say

2009-10-08T01:07:34Z

Financial sacrifice, public scorn, special interests’ clout – but some still serve

Term limits tweak may be heading back to ballot

2009-10-08T10:34:25Z

New initiative closely resembles failed 2008 measure to change law

Fixing Sacramento: Don’t hate the player, change the game

2009-10-07T19:52:45Z

California's buildings can save energy, create 'green jobs'

2009-10-07T23:17:43Z

Replacing aging structures is a fundamental goal

Universal access to health care is critical—and H1N1 proves it

2009-10-07T19:54:07Z

Hospital emergency rooms are California’s health-care safety net

2009-10-07T19:57:30Z

Ask Big Daddy

2009-10-07T23:21:34Z

The Skinny

2009-10-07T19:48:39Z

State, SEIU still at loggerheads as Columbus Day nears

2009-10-07T17:35:12Z

From Ed Mendel: Are pension funds' post-crash reforms slipping away?

2009-10-08T09:39:55Z

Movie Reviews

2009-10-07T17:37:03Z