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GOP seeks win in Central Valley state Senate race

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:27 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - The lone Republican and a Democrat favored by party leaders were leading a field of five candidates in a hotly contested Central Valley state Senate contest Tuesday.

Senate OKs regulations for medicinal marijuana

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:51:46 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - California would take steps to regulate the sale of medical marijuana under a bill approved Monday by the state Senate, restricting cannabis dispensaries that federal prosecutors say have grown out of control.

Brown budget includes major infusion for education

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:21 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Gov. Jerry Brown's latest budget proposes a $17 billion infusion for California's K-12 schools over the next four years, a dramatic turn-around after years of teacher layoffs and program cuts that were common during the recession.

Walters: California school aid, safety-net programs...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:38 -0400

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By DAN WALTERS

Voisin: NBA must stand for integrity in duel for Kings

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:08 -0400

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By AILENE VOISIN

California prison crowding plan still falls short

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:28:12 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Underlying California's attempts to meet a federal court order for reducing its prison population is an unsettling question: Will the public be in greater danger as a result?

Calif. environmental changes could aid Kings bid

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:15:10 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Proposed changes to California environmental protection law unveiled Wednesday could help Sacramento's effort to keep its professional basketball team, according to the leader of the state Senate.