Capitol Weekly

Anthony Adams recall attempt fails

2009-11-20T20:05:58Z

Backers failed to submit enough signatures

Podcast: Seeing red

2009-11-20T17:06:46Z

The LAO's forecast of red ink. Plus: Changes inside Camp Schwarzenegger

California adopts stricter rules for health-industry drug abusers

2009-11-20T20:16:29Z

From ProPublica: New standards reflect a major shift

Block the signal: Prisons battle contraband cell phones

2009-11-19T08:35:38Z

Federal rules are making a bad situation worse

The end game: Governor shuffles senior staff as he preps for final year

2009-11-19T09:27:26Z

Scott Reid named sixth cabinet secretary; Bradshaw returns to Labor

What would marijuana legalization look like?

2009-11-19T12:02:03Z

Prison impact unclear, details remain on taxes, local control

County jails face overcrowding, too

2009-11-20T15:36:46Z

Public attention on prisons, but local lockups need help

Elaine Howle eyes redistricting panel

2009-11-19T08:37:58Z

Capitol Weekly gets the State Auditor’s view on 2010

Reforming Corrections: We’ve only just begun

2009-11-18T21:05:55Z

From Greg Lucas: Four years of fiscal hell

2009-11-19T09:30:46Z

Cumulative budget deficits reaching staggering proportions

Skinny

2009-11-18T21:03:04Z

Corrections: By The Numbers

2009-11-18T21:07:39Z

CalPERS approves rules for placement agents

2009-11-18T21:14:55Z

But move falls short of disclosure plan sought by treasurer, controller

Experts Expound

2009-11-18T21:11:47Z

CalPERS undermined earlier reforms, former lawmaker says

2009-11-18T21:16:53Z

Author's Corner: Diane McCarthy

2009-11-18T21:10:07Z

Big Daddy

2009-11-19T09:21:41Z

Dining Out: Neighborhood Fruit

2009-11-18T21:21:56Z

Movie Reviews

2009-11-18T21:19:21Z

The Blind Side and Planet 51

From Ed Mendel: Should contact between CalPERS, solicitors be barred?

2009-11-17T10:25:44Z

Former lawmaker urges earlier law be reinstated

CalPERS tightens rules for 'placement agents'

2009-11-16T15:16:53Z

But doesn't include lobbyist-style registration, disclosure

Podcast: The return

2009-11-12T12:45:12Z

John Myers and Anthony York are back to discuss the world of California politics.

An unusual obituary: The Integrated Waste Management Board

2009-11-11T23:11:26Z

The board got the death penalty, but it performed critical functions and served the public.

Capitol Weekly's Lobbyist Awards

2009-11-12T09:27:25Z

Members of the Legislature cast their votes for the best, the brightest, the rising stars

Capitol Ministries replaced by new nationwide Christian group

2009-11-12T11:51:00Z

Controversial pastor Ralph Drollinger leaves Sacramento

Budget outlook grim thru 2012

2009-11-12T13:48:15Z

Lawsuits, economy, tax breaks, one-time fixes snarl plan

New call for tighter controls over placement agents

2009-11-12T09:02:07Z

Role of multimillion-dollar middlemen is probed

Why Democrats win and lose with Newsom out of the governor’s race

2009-11-11T20:10:09Z

Personnel Profile: Dan Rabovsky

2009-11-11T20:46:31Z

Former principle consultant with the Assembly Budget Committee

Water bond will be a tough sell

2009-11-12T13:26:25Z

Some advice for Schwarzenegger: Nobody for Governor Lite

2009-11-11T20:41:22Z

The Skinny: Musical chairs

2009-11-12T09:12:43Z

Big Daddy

2009-11-11T20:51:56Z

Experts Expound

2009-11-11T20:50:03Z

Government pensions: The voters may weigh in

2009-11-11T22:44:41Z

Movie Reviews

2009-11-11T22:50:21Z

The Men Who Stare at Goats and 2012

Dining Out: Taylor's Automatic Refresher

2009-11-11T22:54:14Z

Furlough Friday: Davis Ranch

2009-11-13T22:04:55Z

A trip to the ranch

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