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Anthony Sowell pleads insanity - legal tactic rarely works.
Anthony Sowell, the alleged Cleveland serial killer, pleaded insanity Thursday. His attorneys will have a difficult time proving that, experts say.
12/04/2009 12:00 am -
Anger and anxiety over fee hike at University of California
The University of California Thursday decided on a 32 percent fee hike to make up for slashed state funding. Student protests flare on campuses.
11/20/2009 12:00 am -
Secret tapes: How damaging to Jerry Brown’s bid for governor?
California Attorney General Jerry Brown's spokesman secretly recorded conversations with reporters. Under pressure from GOP rivals for governor, Brown now says he'll investigate.
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
Poll: California voters would rebuff budget reforms
California voters are unhappy with the state government but in no mood to approve reforms that would improve its performance, a new poll finds.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
Carly Fiorina to take on Barbara Boxer for US Senate seat
Carly Fiorina, the former Hewlett Packard CEO, announced her candidacy Wednesday for the US Senate seat held by California Democrat Barbara Boxer.
11/04/2009 12:00 am -
First member of polygamous sect in Texas to face trial
Raymond Jessop's trial is the first criminal case to proceed after the FLDS was accused of child abuse at a Texas ranch last year. Jury selection began Monday.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Don't prosecute medical-marijuana use, Obama administration says
A Justice Department memo issued Monday tells federal prosecutors to ease off medical-marijuana users and sellers in states that have legalized the drug.
10/19/2009 01:00 am -
Schwarzenegger signs bill to crack down on paparazzi
The law will toughen existing regulations on paparazzi, but it could be challenged in court on First Amendment grounds.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
California panel proposes tax overhaul
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called for a special legislative session to consider reforms that include a new business tax and ending the state sales tax.
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
GOP's next hope to unseat Barbara Boxer: Carly Fiorina
The former CEO of Hewlett Packard, who hasn't formally announced her candidacy for the US Senate seat from California, would be one of the few women fielded for high office by the state GOP.
09/28/2009 01:00 am -
Meg Whitman, eBay billionaire, to run for California governor
Ms. Whitman brings business savvy and oodles of money to her campaign to be the GOP nominee.
09/22/2009 01:00 am -
Bill Clinton's nod galvanizes Newsom campaign in California
The former president threw his support in the gubernatorial primary to the San Francisco mayor. Some see payback against likely candidate Jerry Brown.
09/16/2009 01:00 am -
Schwarzenegger bypasses legislature on clean energy bill
Schwarzenegger orders the state to get one-third of its energy from 'green' sources by 2020. He vows to veto energy bills, but will his action stand up in court?
09/15/2009 01:00 am -
Schwarzenegger ends budget saga with more cuts
The California governor used the veto pen to slash more services, before signing off on a budget deal closing a $24 billion deficit.
07/28/2009 01:00 am -
Once again, California balances budget with 'tricks'
The plan, which passed the state Senate Friday, relies partly on maneuvers that push the problems to next year.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
California budget cuts deep into healthcare, schools
The long-awaited compromise won't raise taxes but its service cuts are unlikely to make it popular.
07/21/2009 01:00 am -
Schwarzenegger, Democrats dig in their heels on budget
California’s governor said Thursday he would veto Democrat lawmakers' plan if it had any tax hikes.
06/18/2009 01:00 am -
Who wants to run California?
The state's budget is in shambles, but candidates are already lining up for the 2010 gubernatorial race. They include San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and former eBay chief Meg Whitman.
06/02/2009 01:00 am -
Can Schwarzenegger recover from voters' ballot-box blow?
Californians reject the governor's plans for budget reforms, leaving him politically damaged and with a $21.3 billion deficit to manage.
05/20/2009 01:00 am
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