Topic: The Sacramento Bee Company

Can Facebook IPO help solve a state budget crisis?

The Facebook IPO could bring California as much as $500 million in tax revenues from capital gains. Depending on whom you talk to, that's a significant help or a drop in the bucket. 

Why Jerry Brown is standing firm on shaky California high-speed rail plan

Another report critical of California's $100-billion high-speed rail project – the second this month – has not shaken Gov. Jerry Brown's faith in the plan. He has his eyes on his legacy, some say.

Santa Ana winds: More high winds expected Friday (video)

Santa Ana winds left a path of destruction through California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado and other Western states. More Santa Ana winds are expected Friday.

FBI considers Unabomber in unsolved 1982 Tylenol-poisoning case

The FBI wants DNA from Ted Kaczynski for a 30-year-old unsolved case. The 'Unabomber' argues that his belongings, currently on sale, could exonerate him in the Tylenol case.

Baseball books: 9 personal favorites

Baseball has been very very good to books. Sure, people like to read about football, basketball, and even (gasp) golf. But no professional athletes seem to have inspired as many words between covers as the boys of summer. The sheer volume of baseball books makes it hard to put together any kind of "best of" list. But I decided to give it a try, enlisting the help of two professional sportswriters (both women, for a fresh perspective). They suggested three personal favorites and then I added three of my own.

Could legalizing marijuana solve California's budget woes?

Guest blogger Matthew Kahn looks at the tax benefits of legalizing marijuana and the future of electric vehicle purchases.

California rejected legalizing marijuana. But next time?

California wisely rejected Proposition 19 to fully legalize marijuana. But you can be sure the pro-pot lobby will be back with a new-and-improved initiative or proposed law.

George Soros gives $1M toward Calif. marijuana legalization

George Soros, a high-profile liberal, was one of the top financial backers of the 1996 measure that made California the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana for medical use.

In California, Meg Whitman leans less overtly on Pete Wilson

Meg Whitman, GOP nominee for California governor, is giving less visibility to campaign chairman Pete Wilson now that she's working to broaden her appeal for the general election.

Carly Fiorina widens lead over Barbara Boxer: All about jobs?

The California Senate race could hinge on perceptions of how Carly Fiorina and Barbara Boxer will approach the economy and job creation.

California faces $19 billion budget deficit despite massive cuts

The California budget deficit stands a $19.1 billion, even after two years of steep cuts. Democrats oppose Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts but can't agree on a solution.

Planned Sarah Palin CSU speech stirs California protest

Students and other critics want to know if Sarah Palin will be paid $100,000 or more for her CSU speech. Is the state university – part of California government – obliged to reveal the confidential contract?

Scott Brown effect: Could Senator Barbara Boxer lose California?

Incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer of California has lost a double-digit lead in the polls since January in the race for her reelection. Political analysts say such voter restlessness so early in the race may mean change is on the horizon.

Judge rules that California jail inmates were released by mistake

A superior court judge ruled Wednesday that a new law, designed to reduce overcrowding at state prisons, was never intended to apply to county jails. More than 1,000 inmates were let go early before the ruling was handed down.

California edges toward legalization of pot

The California Assembly's public safety committee approved a bill to legalize pot on Tuesday. A day earlier, New Jersey became the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana.

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.

Muslim groups express concern about seized mosques

Federal authorities don't accuse the mosques, which were seized as property of the Iran-linked Alavi Foundation, of any wrongdoing. But Muslim groups worry it's another blow to the community image.

What can be learned from Jaycee Dugard's kidnapping ordeal?

Few abducted children held for long periods return alive. Her case offers hope for other cold cases, as well as 'opportunities to learn.'

UN climate chief says media not getting it

Speaking at a gathering of US environmental journalists last week, the chair of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said that the news media has not done enough to communicate the severity of global warming.

Journalists targeted in latest Mexico drug violence

A newspaper editor, a columnist, police officers, and bar patrons are among those killed in separate acts of violence this past week.

Study: Newspaper science coverage declining

An analysis of 250 American newspapers by the Project for Excellence in Journalism has seen a decline in science coverage and foreign affairs, and that stories covering gradual developments are disappearing, changes that could spell trouble for coverage of global climate change.

Water conservation effort earns Sacramento couple a $746 fine

The Sacramento Bee has a story today about an environmentally conscious couple who are facing a hefty fine for letting their lawn turn brown.

Los Angeles in a stew over taco trucks

A new law could levy fines and jail time for taco-truck proprietors who idle.

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Business begins to see profit in going green

Investments in clean technology rises as companies find going green can be good for the bottom line.