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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on immigration
President Obama has staked out positions favored by Latino voters on immigration issues. Mitt Romney has tried to cast himself somewhere between the staunchest anti-illegal immigration activist of his party and Obama. Here are the two candidates' positions on five issues:
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Is the California economy finally turning a corner?
In California, the deficit for the current fiscal year is projected to be $1.9 billion, down from $25 billion in recent years. The unemployment rate and some home sales are also improving.
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Jerry Brown tax hike suddenly on the ropes. Does he have time to save it?
With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, support for Jerry Brown's tax hike has plunged below 50 percent in two polls. If it fails, $6 billion in automatic cuts kick in.
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Briefing Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on immigration
President Obama has staked out positions favored by Latino voters on immigration issues. Mitt Romney has tried to cast himself somewhere between the staunchest anti-illegal immigration activist of his party and Obama. Here are the two candidates' positions on five issues:
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Will Californians trust Jerry Brown enough to vote for his tax increase?
After outlining drastic cuts Monday, Gov. Jerry Brown pleaded with California voters to approve a temporary sales-tax increase. Some experts, but not all, think he can get it through.
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Jerry Brown proposes billions in cuts. Are Californians getting his message?
With California's budget shortfall soaring, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) proposes broad, painful cuts for state workers and programs. Without new taxes, he warns voters, the cuts will be even worse.
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How new redistricting maps could reshape California politics
California handed redistricting to a nonpartisan commission to help break the state's chronic gridlock. The new political maps, it is becoming apparent, could do more than that.
08/30/2011 08:07 pm -
Did California just take a big step toward political sanity?
California's gerrymandered political districts have been a primary cause of the state's partisan gridlock, experts say. New, nonpartisan redistricting maps released Friday could help.
07/29/2011 08:30 pm -
California budget: A sign that the Golden State is finally on the right track?
Several voter-approved propositions helped resolve the typical California budget dysfunction this year. With new reforms, a new budget, and fix-it Gov. Jerry Brown, the future of the Golden State could be brightening.
07/05/2011 02:05 pm -
Jerry Brown's State of the State: Whom does he need to impress most?
In his State of the State address Monday, Jerry Brown needs to persuade undecided Californians and at least five Republican legislators that his tax-and-cut budget plan is the right one.
01/31/2011 05:56 pm -
For California Republicans, was Election 2010 debacle a wakeup call?
No Republicans were elected to statewide office in California despite strong gains for Republicans elsewhere. One reason: Republicans ran afoul of the Latino vote in Election 2010.
12/03/2010 06:51 pm -
In all-blue California election results, lessons for Democratic Party
In the face of a GOP juggernaut across much of the US, Golden State voters opted for Democrats in major statewide races. California election results are not just an anomaly, analysts there say.
11/03/2010 02:03 pm -
Measure to legalize marijuana trails in California, if polls are right
California's Proposition 19, which would legalize marijuana use for adults, is trailing 51 percent to 39 percent, a poll released Friday shows. But some say polling on this issue may be problematic.
10/22/2010 06:12 pm -
In California midterm election's tight races, voter turnout is key
Voter turnout will be especially important for Democrats in the midterm elections. The higher the overall turnout, the more likely Democrats will benefit. Both parties are appealing energetically to independents and the undecided.
10/21/2010 06:11 pm -
Marijuana legalization: Prop 19 in California starved for cash
Proposition 19, the California ballot measure to legalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults has raised $2.1 million. Most of the money is from one donor: Richard Lee, a medical marijuana entrepreneur.
10/06/2010 10:16 am -
Meg Whitman spends big in California but still trails Brown
Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman has spent $104 million on her California gubernatorial bid but trails Jerry Brown by three points. Will she be the next wealthy politician to fail at the polls?
08/25/2010 09:27 pm -
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.
08/24/2010 02:44 pm -
Proposition 8: federal judge overturns California gay marriage ban
Proposition 8, the 2008 California ban on gay marriage, is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Supporters of Proposition 8 say they will appeal the decision.
08/04/2010 09:15 pm -
Obama helps Sen. Barbara Boxer build war chest for reelection fight
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) of California is battling an anti-incumbent mood, tough economic times, and her image as the quintessential California liberal. President Obama is raising funds.
05/25/2010 04:47 pm -
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 -
California targets budget-busting tax code
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for a special legislative session to consider a new tax reform plan. But the overhaul faces skepticism.
09/21/2009 01:00 am -
Good stuff, cheap. Cash-strapped Calif. holds a garage sale.
Governor Schwarzenegger hopes to raise $1 million. But the state is $26 billion in the red, and the fire sale probably won't help his flagging popularity either.
08/28/2009 01:00 am -
California's budget drama intensifies
Gov. Schwarzenegger stakes his political legacy on fiscal reform without tax hikes.
07/08/2009 01:00 am -
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.
02/23/2009 12:00 am -
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.
02/19/2009 12:00 am -
California budget impasse: not over 'til it's over
Schwarzenegger vows to veto the deal lawmakers approved Tuesday, extending the longest fiscal standoff in state history.
09/17/2008 01:00 am
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