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Ban on Gay Marriage Protests Go Global

Millions worldwide march peacefully to end bigotry and discrimination. The narrow passage of California Proposition 8, the same-sex marriage ban, has led to world-wide protests demanding an end to intolerance and unfairness against lesbians and gays. During Saturday´s "National Day of Protest" hundreds of thousands of Americans took to the streets in major cities across the United States. The protestors carried home-made signs, banners, and American flags while others held hands and chanted slogans demanding equality. In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. Since June 16 – the date the ruling took effect – over 18,000 same-sex couples have been married in the state. Co... more

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MAYOR NEWSOM ANNOUNCES SHOP SF, GET MORE SHOPPING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL BAY AREA RESIDENTS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Shop SF, Get More, a city-wide incentive program to encourage local and Bay Area residents to visit, shop, and stay in San Francisco during December and January. The campaign offers special disc... more

Assemblyman Solorio Submits First Bill of New Session

SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) introduced his first bill of the 2009-2010 Legislative Session. AB 20 would streamline the contracting process between the University of California (UC) and state agencies by reducing the costs and ti... more

Denham says ´California Needs to Get off its Lazy Assets´

Sacramento – Senator Jeff Denham (R-Merced) today introduced his "State Properties Reform Package." The first three measures of a multi-bill package are designed to shed the state of underutilized property to raise needed revenue and reduce costs to... more

On New YouTube Site, Mayor Newsom Launches Second Webisode of "Interactive State of the City"

Today Mayor Gavin Newsom unveiled the second webisode of his first-ever, web-only "Interactive State of the City" on his YouTube channel, youtube.com/mayorgavinnewsom. "Instead of a traditional speech behind a podium, this year I am delivering my ... more

ASSEMBLYMAN JEFFRIES INTRODUCES TWO FIRE BILLS ON FIRST DAY OF NEW SESSION

Sacramento: On the first day of the new legislative session in Sacramento, Assemblymember Kevin Jeffries (R-Lake Elsinore) introduced two bills which will address critical public safety and fire issues facing much of California. These two bills are... more

Legislative Package Introduced to Reform Oversight of the Financial Services & Banking Industries

SACRAMENTO –Assemblymember Pedro Nava, Chair of the Banking & Finance Committee announced the introduction of a legislative package to reform regulatory oversight of the financial services and banking industry and provide increased protections for co... more

FEUER INTRODUCES BILL TO REDUCE PER CAPITA WATER USE 20 PERCENT BY 2020

(Sacramento) Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill 49, which will reduce California´s urban per capita water use by 20 percent by December 31, 2020. The Governor called for such a reduction in a February 2008 direc... more

Pro-environmental measure would ban smoking in parks, beaches statewide

SACRAMENTO – Protecting the marine environment and reducing fire danger statewide are the primary goals of the first 2009 bill by Sen. Jenny Oropeza, D-Long Beach. "Caring for our environment is a worthy goal of California´s policymakers," O... more

Legislators, Faculty, and Students Call for Renewed Investment in Public Higher Education

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly began its work one hour ahead of schedule yesterday as Assemblymembers, Assemblymembers-Elect, faculty, and students gathered to announce the introduction of a House Resolution that calls for a bold recommitment to... more

FEUER INTRODUCES BILL TO REDUCE PER CAPITA WATER USE 20 PERCENT BY 2020

Sacramento - Today, Assemblymember Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill 49, which will reduce California´s urban per capita water use by 20 percent by December 31, 2020. The Governor called for such a reduction in a February 200... more

Federal Agency Charges Carwash Company with Labor Law Violations

Los Angeles – Carwash workers in Los Angeles won an important first step in their legal struggle with a Hollywood carwash owner. After an extensive investigation of charges filed by the carwash workers union, the General Counsel of the National Labor... more

Jews commend European Parliament for dialogue with Hindu statesman Zed

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Jews have applauded European Parliament (EP) President Hans-Gert Pottering for inviting acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed for a dialogue. Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent Jewish leader in Nevada and Ca... more

Marriage Equality USA Los Angeles Chapter announces Town Hall

Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA)'s Los Angeles chapter will be facilitating the first in a series of Community Town Hall's on December 7, 2008 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm to be held at the West Hollywood Auditorium at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood... more

No Change, No Hope at CPUC

San Francisco -- TURN today said Governor Schwarzenegger's stealth reappointment of Commissioners Rachelle Chong and Michael Peevey to the Public Utilities Commission was a step backward for California and a blow to consumers. TURN, California's sta... more

NEWSOM, ALASKAN MAYORS PETITION THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today Mayor Gavin Newsom joined Alaskan Mayors and Oceana, the largest international non-governmental organization focused on ocean conservation, in petitioning the federal government to establish comprehensive regulations for gre... more

Puppet theater production returns to Little Tokyo on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Weekend

Family show examines a child's courage during the Japanese American Internment. Little Tokyo, CA - The Pink Dress, the popular puppet-theater performance with music based on creator Leslie Kitashima-Gray's mother's experience in a Japanese... more

California State University Uses YouTube to Urge Students to Apply Before Nov. 30, 2008

State high school students visiting the California State University (CSU) Chancellor´s Office YouTube channel will see new videos wi... more

Chinese "Emperors and Empresses" are coming to Los Angeles for the holidays

Pasadena – Hundreds of children, coming out from a Sesame St. Live show in the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, found a wonderful surprise: two Chinese lions were dancing at the Garfield Promenade, just across the street. New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV... more

CBEE and Just for the Kids-California Name 911 California Public Schools to 2008 Honor Roll

California Business Community Recognizes Outstanding Public Schools for Superior Student Academic Achievement and Reducing Achievement Gaps. Sacramento - California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) and Just for the Kids-California... more

Ventura County Tackles hunger one neighborhood at a time

Many Community members and local businesses have stepped up to help FOOD Share tackle hunger this holiday season. Annual sponsors PODS and VONS have been joined by Longs Drug store, Ventura Credit Union and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the fight against... more

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