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Jobless Rate In Calif. Drops To Lowest Level in 4 Years
California’s jobless rate dipped to 9.6 percent last month, the lowest in more than four years.
Syracuse Overcomes Poor Shooting To Top Cal 66-60
C.J. Fair scored 18 points, James Southerland added 14 and the fourth-seeded Orange survived a second-half drought of more than 12 minutes without a field goal to beat No. 12 seed California 66-60 on Saturday night in the NCAA tournament.
Calif. Wants Control Of Prison Mental Health Care
Nearly two decades after a court takeover of California’s prison mental health system, a federal judge is set to consider this week whether the billions of dollars invested by California taxpayers have improved conditions enough that he can return control to the state.
Board Seeks $8.6 Billion In Calif. High-Speed Rail Bonds
The California High-Speed Rail Authority voted Monday to issue nearly $8.6 billion in taxpayer-approved bonds to build the nation’s first bullet train.
Support Grows For Modifying Calif. Environment Law
California’s four-decade-old environmental protection law has been credited with saving habitat, reducing air pollution and giving residents a voice against deep-pocketed developers.
Bill Introduced To Deal With Expected Doctor Shortage
A Democratic lawmaker introduced a package of bills Wednesday to address an expected doctor shortage as California prepares to insure millions of new patients under federal health care reforms.
Attorney Seeking To Overturn California Rape Law That Doesn’t Protect All Victims
A young woman was raped and the man who did it was found guilty, but that conviction was recently overturned by a state appeals court due because of an old law.
U.S. Gas Prices Drop 6 Cents Over Last 2 Weeks; Calif. Prices Lowest In Sacramento
The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped six cents over the past two weeks. It’s the first decrease in gas prices since late December.
California Republicans Elect Former State Lawmaker Brulte As Party Chairman
California Republicans on Sunday turned to a familiar face to lead the party back from the brink of irrelevance in a state that once was a GOP stronghold but is now home to a powerful Democratic political machine.
Poll: Californians Still Gloomy On Economy And Jobs
A new poll shows that most Californians are downright gloomy about the state’s economy and very few voters think the job market will improve this year.
California Lawmakers Moving Forward With New Health Insurance Rules
California lawmakers have taken their first step toward passing new consumer protections under the federal health care overhaul, such as guaranteeing coverage even with pre-existing conditions
Poll Shows Growing Support For Gun And Ammunition Controls In California
A new poll finds growing support for gun and ammunition controls among California voters, particularly with women.
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