World & Nation
Lawmakers passed a bill over the weekend authorizing a state takeover and emergency loan for Oakland’s troubled school district.
Jan. 8, 2003
Politics
A controversial Assembly bill that would have banned two toxic compounds in plastic baby products died Thursday after supporters could not round up enough support from members of the Appropriations Committee.
Jan. 20, 2006
One lawmaker faces the wrath of the Capitol’s Democratic kingpins more than any other, and she is not a Republican.
Oct. 2, 2000
Moving more assertively than lawmakers in other states, the California Legislature is stepping into a growing global debate over how to regulate potentially dangerous chemicals used in perfume, nail polish, plastic baby bottles, rubber ducks and thousands of other products.
May 30, 2005
Archives
Re “Lessons Learned?”
April 16, 2004
Davis Takes a Gubernatorial Stance Whether it was political positioning for the recall election or just all in a day’s work, Gov.
Aug. 10, 2003
Population: Their numbers stagnate as Latino and Asian communities surge.
May 20, 2001
Education: A package of proposals is the result of state lawmakers’ concerns that many children are struggling because they are ill.
March 17, 2002
Former state Assemblywoman Audie Bock, who shocked the Democratic establishment by winning her seat as a Green Party member in a special election last year, has become a Democrat.
Dec. 20, 2000
Travel & Experiences
Work on the new shell means the observance will skip a year. Those showing up will be told of Forest Lawn’s event.
April 8, 2004