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Split Decision for Busted CHP Boss

March 3, 2020 3:21 pmMarch 3, 2020 3:54 pm

The board of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) has maintained a pension reduction for former California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Sheldon K. Scarber. Last month the board upheld the ruling of Administrative Law Judge Dannette C. Brown, which...

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin Endorses Bernie Sanders For President

March 3, 2020 1:15 pmMarch 3, 2020 1:15 pm

In October, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin announced his endorsement of Bernie Sanders. And early on Tuesday, right before voting kicked off in California, he did it again. “I am proud to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for President,” tweeted Mayor Arreguin....

California’s K-12 Spending Exceeds $20,000 Per Pupil

March 3, 2020 9:40 amMarch 3, 2020 3:53 pm

“It’s not enough. We’re still 41st in the nation in per pupil funding. Something needs to change. We need to have an honest conversation about how we fund our schools at a state and local level,” – Governor Gavin Newsom,...

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo Endorses Michael Bloomberg for President

March 3, 2020 6:34 amMarch 3, 2020 10:48 am

In December, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo officially endorsed former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for the Democratic Presidential nomination. Liccardo’s decision came less than a week after Liccardo announced he would endorse California Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), days...

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Endorses Joe Biden for President

March 3, 2020 6:31 amMarch 3, 2020 10:54 am

In early January, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic Party Presidential nomination. “I’m honored to endorse Joe Biden for President,” said Mayor Garcia in his endorsement letter. “As the...

San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon Endorses Bernie Sanders For President

March 2, 2020 3:50 pmMarch 3, 2020 10:57 am

San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon was one of the first major Californian leaders to endorse Bernie Sanders way back in October. “The 2016 election cycle was challenging for all of us,” announced Harmon in an October tweet. “Instead of...

Congressional Candidate Issa and Rep. Jordan Discuss Need For FISA Reform

March 2, 2020 3:40 pmMarch 3, 2020 6:32 am

Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have until March 15 to come to an agreement on reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). On Wednesday, Feb. 27 Democratic Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler...