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CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 25

Bipartisan coalition urging vote on civil asset forfeiture bill San Diego Mayor Faulconer won’t run for governor SF supes vote to amend sanctuary city policy Deal reached in Cal State faculty dispute Assemblyman supports ethics measure prompted by his uncle

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 24

CalWatchdog Staff May 24, 2016

Bay Area court stops suspending driver licenses over unpaid fines SF to look at its sanctuary city policies Bernie and Hillary come to SoCal State Senate votes to ban private communications with Coastal Commission Under pressure from civil liberties

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 23

CalWatchdog Staff May 23, 2016

After a year of controversy surrounding his department’s actions, including sending racist and homophobic text messages and questionable use of force incidents, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr stepped down last week. But will his resignation quiet the political and

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 18

CalWatchdog Staff May 18, 2016

Treasurer Chiang will run for governor Graduation rates rise Sen. Feinstein seeks compromise, drought relief Death penalty still divides Water agency seeks record fine Good morning! Happy Hump Day. It’s Twitterficial. Democratic state Treasurer John Chiang is running for governor, he announced

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 13

CalWatchdog Staff May 13, 2016

Brown’s revised budget Trump hurting GOP Senate hopefuls? More money for Bay Bridge repairs Ballot initiative law working? Rewards for rich drivers? Good morning! And since it’s Friday the 13th, good luck. Gov. Jerry Brown will release his revised budget

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 11

CalWatchdog Staff May 11, 2016

Prop. 30 extension qualifies for ballot Kamala Harris under fire UC Regents discuss sexual harassment and violence in private Lawmakers carve out ex parte communications Good morning! We’re told it’s California Day of the Teacher, so be sure to

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 10

CalWatchdog Staff May 10, 2016

Is the state headed for budget trouble? Caltrans unclear on spending needs Some water restrictions made permanent Bathrooms for all UC’s admissions process under fire Good morning! With Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget expected to be released sometime this week,

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 9

CalWatchdog Staff May 9, 2016

Soda Tax just more revenue? Madeleine Albright opposed as commencement speaker Republican leaders hold off on Trump Race for second for U.S. Senate More questions over Hunter’s spending Good morning! Happy Monday. What is being billed as a “common sense” ballot

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 6

CalWatchdog Staff May 6, 2016

Transparency measure close to qualifying Trump divides CA GOP Brown’s sentencing measure likely OK Lots of peeved nicotine addicts Republicans seeking low-income dental funding Good morning! TGIF Is it worth giving the public more time to consider major pieces of legislation if

CalWatchdog Morning Read – May 5

CalWatchdog Staff May 5, 2016

Millennials matter in elections 21 to smoke SCOTUS on Gov. Brown’s sentencing initiative Education still near the bottom Influential liberal groups complain business group has too much influence Happy Cinco de Mayo. It’s also Thursday. Are California millennials a political bellwether?