Jenny O'Mara
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State legislative leaders say they are making progress on a budget deal. Senate Democratic Leader Don Perata says the two sides have reached agreement -- and there could be a vote as early as Monday
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U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer is pledging to override any potential veto of a bill that funds flood control projects in the Sacramento area. Work is underway to shore up Folsom dam, that provides water a
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Taxes on so-called alco-pops -- or flavored malt beverages -- are going up. The controversial decision made by a state board on Tuesday could mean an additional $40 million for state coffers. From
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A taxpayer group is suing to stop the state from building more prison beds to ease overcrowding. It's asking the court to stop the sale of bonds to fund the project. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara repo
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While California has long dealt with immigration issues, other states are taking up legislation on the subject. A new report says an explosion of bills has come in the absence of federal reforms. Jenn
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The State Insurance Commissioner is getting ready to launch a review of PPO health plans. He says the first-in-the-nation report will drive up the quality of care. Others say it won't really help cons
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal