Topic: Abel Maldonado

All Content

The New Economy
Immigration reform heats up again as elections and trials approach

Immigration reform lawsuit costs will be paid by private citizens, who have already raised $3.6 million to support the Arizona laws in court.
Gas explosion, San Bruno: how authorities will investigate it

The National Transportation Safety Board is the agency responsible for investigating pipeline accidents, and it’s likely to have a long list of questions about the gas explosion, San Bruno, Calif.
San Bruno fire, after gas explosion, destroys neighborhood

San Bruno fire crews fought the aftermath of a gas-main explosion that killed at least one person, and destroyed more than 50 homes.
California Republicans set out to woo Latino voters

California Republicans have rejected the idea of a tough immigration law like Arizona's and are reaching out to Latino voters. But they'll be carrying a lot of baggage on that uphill climb.
San Francisco, Los Angeles prosecutors face off in race to replace California Attorney General Jerry Brown

Jerry Brown decided to seek the governor's office rather than run for re-election.
Will Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman make history in California primary?

It's election day for former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman.
San Francisco's Newsom launches lieutenant governor bid

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom confirmed he's running for lieutenant governor of California, and enters the race as the Democratic frontrunner, political analysts say.
Schwarzenegger taps Maldonado as lieutenant governor on Leno show

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger picked state Sen. Abel Maldonado as his candidate for lieutenant governor Monday night. Maldonado would be the first Hispanic Republican to hold statewide office in 130 years.
California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove

As it has slid, the state's citizens have begun to focus on its core dysfunctions.
It wasn't pretty, but California extracts a budget deal

A political logjam broke Thursday, with a GOP senator's vote to swallow some tax hikes in return for support for election reform.
Pay for college chiefs rising fast

Their compensation has outpaced inflation for five years, prompting demands for oversight, disclosure.