Some California communities are resisting progressive policies from Sacramento. Democrats in the Legislature say they are going too far and are responding with bills to shut them down.
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It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate
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Chavez Threatens to Sue San Diego County, Citing Possible Discrimination
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Ballots Trickle in, as Record Low Voter Turnout Looms
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Could Gavin Newsom Actually Mount a Successful Presidential Campaign?
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Evan Low, Joe Simitian Headed for Likely Showdown over Anna Eshoo’s Seat
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Cindy Chavez’ Appointment as Top San Diego County Exec Snagged in Partisan Squeeze
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When Dust Settles, GOP/Dem Split in CA About the Same
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Arenas Wins Supervisor District 1
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A Conversation with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed: Part I
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San Jose Inside editor Josh Koehn sat down for a interview last week with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. In the first part of their conversation, the two discuss the city's controversial pension reforms, the depleted police ranks, the current mayor's race, San Jose's lawsuit with Major League Baseball and Reed's insistence that he's not a closet Republican.
Read More 35Why Debates Don’t Matter
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A Tale of Two Polls
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Odd Bunch: Republican Sheriff Laurie Smith, Organized Labor
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Wasserman Leads with a Moderate Touch
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Mike Wasserman, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, gave an inspirational State of the County address Tuesday. While talking about public safety, he related the story of his mother being rushed to the emergency room by local firefighters, who helped save her life. It was a personal story that showed the role government plays and the everyday services that some people take for granted.
Read More 1Should Congress Still be Paid During the Federal Government Shutdown?
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Almost two weeks into the federal government shutdown, there are still 800,000 employees sitting at home, waiting for Congress to approve a budget and allow them to get back to work. Meanwhile, members of Congress have not had any hold placed on their paychecks, and a growing number of people are not happy about it.
Read More 8The Return of the Moderates
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Former Marin Assemblyman Bill Bagley is a gregarious and genial man. Those who drive highway 101 just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge might recognize the freeway, named for this Republican, that begins just before the Waldo Tunnel on the Marin side of the structure. Yes, a Republican once represented the now liberal enclave that is Marin County. But Bagley wasn’t the kind of Republican we see all too often today.
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