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Steinberg’s side job raises ethics questions

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, has tried in vain to distance himself from the FBI’s ongoing investigation into corruption at the State Capitol. Earlier this month, as a part of that effort, Steinberg resigned his position with a

Special interest contributions dwarf alleged FBI bribes to Ron Calderon

John Hrabe November 12, 2013

Undercover FBI agents, posing as Hollywood producers in search of a tax credit, allegedly set up a $50,000 “special fund” with Ron Calderon’s name on it. The state Senator, according to an affidavit obtained by Al Jazeera America, allegedly spent

Diversity PAC: Ron Calderon’s slush fund for luxury

John Hrabe November 6, 2013

A shadowy political action committee cited in the FBI’s case against state Senator Ron Calderon, D-Montebello, has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on private jets, five-star hotels, elite golf courses and extravagant meals at the country’s finest restaurants,

Younger Calderon authored movie biz bills

Katy Grimes November 2, 2013

It appears state Sen. Ron Calderon, under investigation by the FBI for allegedly taking bribes, isn’t the only Calderon interested in the movie business. Freshman Assemblyman Ian Calderon, D-Whittier, authored two bills in 2013, AB 344 and AB 533, involving the

Disability groups deliver petitions to Goodwill

John Hrabe October 31, 2013

Disability advocacy groups throughout the country are planning a sizeable delivery to Goodwill Industries today. But, instead of secondhand clothing or gently-used goods, the disability rights groups will be dropping off thousands of signed petitions from citizens who are

GOP lawmakers deliver key votes for tax extension

John Hrabe October 21, 2013

how to get your ex back Last month, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a $2.3 billion tax extension. The measure, authored by a Central Valley Democrat, passed both houses of the legislature with overwhelmingly Democratic support. Yet,

Debate on lead ammo ban defies political stereotypes

John Hrabe September 27, 2013

A bill to ban lead ammunition in California has sparked a heated debate among environmentalists, conservationists, hunters and sportsmen. But, don’t expect these groups to follow political conventions. This isn’t your usual gun control debate. This week, the National

California lawmakers kick off recess with trip to Armenia

John Hrabe September 24, 2013

Summer may be over, but the California Legislature’s travel season is just getting started. This week, a group of current and former state lawmakers, led by Speaker of the Assembly John Perez, D-Los Angeles, returns to the state following a

Harkey’s lawsuit unites capitol foes

John Hrabe September 23, 2013

Few Capitol battles are as heated as the ongoing feud between the trial lawyers and advocates for tort reform. Yet, the two groups have found themselves on the same side of one litigation controversy. Both sides are critical of Orange

Harkey files $10 Million lawsuit against fellow state lawmaker

John Hrabe September 16, 2013

A Republican state lawmaker who routinely decries “lawsuit abuse” and “feeding trial lawyers” has filed a $10 million civil lawsuit against a fellow state lawmaker for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, is suing state Sen.