Protesters demand Bank of America pay taxes
100 protesters rallied in front of Bank of America here on Tax Day to single out that bank for enjoying huge profits while paying little or no taxes.
Congressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue
Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Border communities are ground zero for hunger
For the people who live in boder towns, some with roots going back for generations, these tiny communities are home to growing hunger and poverty.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
Civil rights groups have launched a final effort to prevent the state of Georgia from executing death row inmate Troy Davis.
Green energy bill signed into law
California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires all electricity retailers to get at least 33 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources such as solar, wind and geothermal, by 2020.
Bridges brothers honor Hollywood "Red" Betty Garrett
Actor Jeff Bridges was among those who eulogized actress Betty Garrett in an April 6 memorial service attended by hundreds of entertainment community members.
Green energy bill signed into law
When Governor Jerry Brown put his signature on Senate Bill 2X April 12, California became No. 1 in the nation in its commitment to renewable energy.
Banks agree to compensate foreclosure victims
Over a dozen banks will compensate victims for losses that occured as a result of mistakes on foreclosures according to an agreement reached with government regulators today.
Students, faculty occupy building to protest cuts
Students and faculty at California State University in East Bay marched to administration offices, then occupied the building in protest.
Obama calls for tax hike for the rich
President Barack Obama laid out a "framework" that he said can reduce the federal budget deficit by $4 trillion over the next 12 years without slashing social services.
