Politics
Maurice Johannessen says Republican senators were behind the move because twice as a lawmaker he broke with the GOP and voted for Davis’ budgets.
Nov. 20, 2003
Politics: K. Maurice Johannessen is being shunned after casting swing vote on budget.
Aug. 26, 2002
Newly retired Sen. Maurice K.
Dec. 18, 2002
Democrats override allegations that the governor chose him to return a political favor.
March 25, 2003
In the dusty farmlands of the Sacramento Valley, a Republican state legislator is campaigning as hard against illegal immigrants as he is against his Democratic opponent.
Nov. 7, 1994
Autos
Backed by laws that allow higher decibel levels for mufflers, a small group of car enthusiasts faces down anti-noise activists.
June 2, 2004
A wealthy freshman Republican from Orange County said Wednesday that he hopes to oust his party’s moderate leader in the state Senate, but not until January.
Sept. 2, 1993
California
Unisex restrooms may be coming soon to a service station near you.
May 4, 1996
The Board of Supervisors this week backed a bill in the state Senate that would significantly increase state funding to veterans services offices, including the cash-strapped facility in Santa Ana.
April 12, 1997
With a deadline for approving a state budget fast approaching, Senate lawmakers approved a new spending plan Saturday that would more than double motorists’ vehicle license fees for one year to help close a $23.6-billion budget gap.
June 30, 2002