Topic: Joe Simitian
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Jerry Brown's tough choice: green energy in hard economic times
With Jerry Brown now governor, California lawmakers are resurrecting an idea vetoed by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Make utilities buy at least 33 percent of electricity from renewable sources.
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'There oughta be a law' movement lets fed-up citizens write their own laws
Politicians in several states collect suggestions that they take before their fellow lawmakers. Some suggestions have succeeded in becoming law.
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Like Maria Shriver, many Californians break cellphone ban
California's first lady was filmed thrice talking on a handheld phone while driving. State highway patrol's cellphone citations are up from last year.
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L.A. Metrolink crash puts focus on dangers of texting
As officials investigate whether the engineer sent messages, California's governor weighs a ban for drivers.
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The spread of bans on driving while texting
Legislatures in at least 14 states are considering restrictions on drivers tapping out text messages. Four states already have bans.
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Solar energy trumps shade in California prosecution of tree owner
Across a backyard fence: When is the environmentalism greener on the other side?
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Solar energy trumps shade in California prosecution of tree owner
Across a backyard fence: When is the environmentalism greener on the other side?
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