California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
Calif. Republicans list 53 demands, no solutions
California's Republican legislative minority, in response to the state budget, are trying to ram through an agenda that does not reflect that there is a Democratic governor and Democratic majority in the state legislature.
A new low, even for California Republicans
Two Republican votes are needed in each legislative house, and GOP leaders have announced that any Republican who votes for more taxes will be considered a traitor.
New Calif. coalition formed to blunt foreclosure crisis
If the state's foreclosure rate continues unchecked, the combined costs to homeowners, the property tax base, and local governments could reach $1 trillion.
Calif. students: "These budget cuts have got to go!"
"Youth apathetic? ... Anyone who wakes up before dawn to drive across the state and rally at the capitol is not apathetic!"
Oakland riders call for better bus service
Bus riders brought together by the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment shared their stories.
Marin County pickets and honks for the working class
Residents of Marin County joined a nationwide outpouring of protest against the Republican Party's anti-worker policies.
Controversy brews over Calif. redevelopment agencies
A controversy is brewing over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to do away with local Redevelopment Agencies and return their functions to local governments.
Doomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts
Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.
Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers
Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."
