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Sanchez has uphill climb for Senate even after encouraging poll, endorsements

New polling and a surprise endorsement light up the path to victory for Loretta Sanchez’s quest for the U.S. Senate — but both also illustrate the challenges ahead. Sanchez — a Democratic congresswoman from Orange County — is hoping to

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 8

CalWatchdog Staff July 8, 2016

Judge rules against Hayward’s exorbitant public records fees Hugh Hewitt endorses Democrat in U.S. Senate race That Democrat is still trailing in the race Dems run from lawmaker under restraining order for domestic violence Political Reform Act to soon get

Political ethics law to get overhaul soon

Matt Fleming July 8, 2016

After 42 years of regulating the state’s political ethics, with countless updates and tweaks, the Political Reform Act is due for an overhaul — and stakeholders are set to begin the process next week. On Thursday, July 14, Fair Political

Court: Police can’t charge public for cost of redacting videos

Chris Reed July 7, 2016

While California has strong government openness laws, some public agencies still seek to place obstacles to obtaining public information. A common tactic is to agree to provide records but only if those requesting the information pay heavy fees to cover

Gov. Brown signs suite of gun-control bills

James Poulos July 7, 2016

New legislation on guns was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown and advanced on Capitol Hill, as California elected officials continued a concerted push for tighter regulations at both the state and federal level. To the satisfaction of state Democrats,

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 7

CalWatchdog Staff July 7, 2016

“Parole reform” ballot measure would reduce penalties for sex crimes Stanford historian burns CA policy making CA pension fund sucking up tax revenue Eight things to know about each Senate candidate May water conservation efforts were “phenomenal” Proposition 57 — the

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 6

CalWatchdog Staff July 6, 2016

Is Kevin de Leon’s ammo bill legal? Does Roger Hernandez have a path to victory in Congress? Lawmaker names her boyfriend Veteran of the Year CA sixth largest economy in the world Vaccination law challenged Democrats in the Legislature pushed through

Why Stanford rape uproar may buffet Gov. Brown, AG Harris

Chris Reed July 6, 2016

Proposition 57 — the newly numbered November “parole reform” ballot measure championed by Gov. Jerry Brown — has already proven controversial. The measure was revised and expanded dramatically late in the authorization process. The California Supreme Court gave its blessing to

Is Democratic CA senate leader’s ammo-sales bill legal?

Matt Fleming July 5, 2016

Legislative Democrats pushed through a gun-control measure last week that is almost certain to be challenged in court — where it’ll have a tough time surviving — all for the sake of what some claim is a political grudge. The Legislature

CalWatchdog Morning Read – July 5

CalWatchdog Staff July 5, 2016

Hernandez stripped of committee assignments Older Latinos key to defeating legal pot? Will Brown keep his promises on Prop. 30? Spike in violent crime Condoms in porn measure hurts industry, says actress. Rep. Rohrabacher: Let’s give Putin a chance Good