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California Politicians Stash $35M in Leftover Campaign Cash

Barry Holtzclaw — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 10:57:06 +0000

Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds for California legislative seats and statewide offices, including one for 29th District Assembly member Mark Stone, who did not seek re-election this year.

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Whack and Stack: PG&E’s Toppling of Trees to Prevent Fire Creates New Hazards

Guest Columnist — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:00:12 +0000

In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility company is removing vegetation from around power lines.

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Gig Worker Law May be a Curtain Call for Local Theater Groups

Guest Columnist — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:00:46 +0000

AB-5 was meant to help independent contractors get a fair shake, but the new state law has had some unintended consequences.

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BAYMEC Unveils Endorsements for March Primary Election

Silicon Valley Newsroom — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:02:30 +0000

The Bay Area Municipal Elections Commission has unveiled a list of preferred candidates in the upcoming March primary.

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San Jose City Council Set to Review Housing Investment Plan

Lloyd Alaban — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:33:52 +0000

The City Council will hear an update on the city’s affordable housing plan, among other development-related items on the agenda.

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First-Ever State Audit Aims to Hold Judges Accountable

Jennifer Wadsworth — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:34:57 +0000

Lawmakers have called for an audit of California’s Commission on Judicial Performance for the first time in the agency’s 56-year history.

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