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The San Diego Union-Tribune endorses a Democrat for president, first time ever

For the first time in its 148-year history, The San Diego Union-Tribune endorsed a Democrat for president — Hillary Clinton. San Diego has historically been a reliably Republican county, although Democrats have surpassed Republicans in voter registration, currently holding a

Mixed reviews for Gov. Brown on actor age database law

James Poulos September 30, 2016

Rarely the subject of entertainment industry buzz, Gov. Jerry Brown sparked outrage and confusion among First Amendment advocates by a new law intended to protect actors’ privacy online. “Actors who don’t want casting directors and fans knowing their age can conceal their birthday

CalWatchdog Morning Read – September 30

CalWatchdog Staff September 30, 2016

Brown OKs massive state-run retirement program Bill curbing “policing for profit” becomes law Drones still largely unregulated Definition of party-line votes is changing Gender-neutral bathrooms now the norm Republicans continue to lose Orange County stronghold Happy Friday! It’s also the

Measure curbing “policing for profit” signed by Gov. Brown

Matt Fleming September 29, 2016

A bill reining in abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws by law enforcement agencies was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, marking a significant victory for advocates of civil liberties. The measure narrows a loophole allowing local law enforcement agencies to

Gov. Brown OKs state-run retirement plan

Matt Fleming September 29, 2016

Starting around 2018, most workers in California will be automatically enrolled in a private retirement account run by the state. Through a legislative measure, signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday, most workers in the state who don’t have access to an

CalWatchdog Morning Read – September 29

CalWatchdog Staff September 29, 2016

SoCal school district using loophole to pay board members for meetings they didn’t attend CA suspends investment accounts with Wells Fargo over scandal Rep. Janice Hahn sued by opponent over $324,000 in illegal campaign funds in L.A. supervisors race Gov. Brown vetoes

Southern California school district paid absentee trustees against state, district policy through loophole

Matt Fleming September 28, 2016

Trustees of the El Monte Union High School District have been drawing monthly stipends even when they haven’t attended board meetings, possibly violating state and internal policies. CalWatchdog found at least nine instances since 2015 where stipends were paid despite absences, although a loose interpretation

CalWatchdog Morning Read – September 28

CalWatchdog Staff September 28, 2016

CA and feds have different views of judging academic performance More things you can’t do while driving New twist in Yosemite trademark battle Granny flat bill signed by Gov. Brown North Carolina travel bill signed by Gov. Brown Good morning. Happy

State defies U.S. edict on single score for schools

Chris Reed September 28, 2016

The state of California appears to be on a collision course with the federal government over how it responds to a school accountability provision in the Every Student Succeeds Act, the measure approved last year to replace the controversial and

CalWatchdog Morning Read – September 27

CalWatchdog Staff September 27, 2016

Tobacco-tax fact checks miss the mark Child prostitution decriminalized Gov. Brown vetoes bill to increase costs of concealed-carry permits California roads improving California Democrats tying Trump to Republican candidates New $1 fee on car batteries to pay for Exide cleanup