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Schwarzenegger reportedly will extend furloughs
State workers throughout California are bracing for extended furloughs next year.
Senator Dianne Feinstein reacts to passage of Senate health care bill
The US Senate met on Christmas Eve for the first time since 1963 . Early this morning, they passed a historic health care measure. Now they ...
Villaraigosa: Cities with green initiatives should pressure national governments
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Tuesday described his trip to Copenhagen for the United Nations climate change conference as a ...
Early morning vote on healthcare bill
The US Senate was up late last night...Well, early this morning. It was after 1 AM when 58 Democrats and two independents cast "yes" votes ...
Senator Dianne Feinstein votes yes on health care bill, addresses Medicaid shortfall
The Senate worked again this weekend, voting to end debate on a health care bill. The 60-40 vote squeaker came after a snowstorm closed ...
Sen Boxer intervenes for three hikers jailed in Iran
A California mother today made a videotaped appeal to Iran’s supreme leader for the release of her daughter and two friends.
LA to open academy for ex-gang members turned peacemakers
Los Angeles is set to open the first training academy in the nation for ex-gang members turned intervention workers.
LA city council engages in sharp debate over medical pot
Passions ran hot Wednesday as the Los Angeles City Council once again debated new regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries.
LA firefighters' union president says cutbacks costing lives
The leader of the union that represents Los Angeles city firefighters blames budget cuts for two recent deaths. The charge arises as the ...
Two Cabinet secretaries lobby for immigration reform
House Democrats rolled out their proposal yesterday for immigration reform. Today, the White House sent two Cabinet secretaries out to make ...
Audit finds LAPD bungled millions in purchases
Los Angeles Police officials Tuesday promised to improve purchasing procedures after an audit found the department bungled millions of ...
Democrats introduce immigration reform bill
House Democrats, including many Californians, introduced a comprehensive immigration bill today. The measure will be taken up early next ...
California expedites unemployment benefits extensions
Some relief is on the way for tens of thousands of unemployed Californians. Over the weekend, the state's Labor Secretary intervened on ...