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Local officials race to stymie Gov. Brown’s housing push

Gov. Jerry Brown appears to have made some progress in securing crucial building trade unions’ support for his push to streamline housing construction in California by dropping his objection to the requirement that construction workers be paid “prevailing” — i.e.,

CalWatchdog morning read — June 13

CalWatchdog Staff June 13, 2016

CalWatchdog Morning Read – June 13 By CALWATCHDOG STAFF CA Republicans diversifying What can be done about mass shootings? Tragedy averted in Santa Monica Recalling a judge is harder than it looks Daylight savings time in Legislature’s crosshairs Good

From L.A. to San Diego, short-term rentals stoke fury

Chris Reed September 29, 2015

The Internet-fueled rise of short-term vacation rentals is stoking fury in coastal Southern California communities and cities that attract lots of tourists. Opponents say they’re killing neighborhood quality of life by bringing a never-ending series of loud, rude, drunken visitors

What IS going on in CA schools?

John Seiler April 12, 2014

California’s government school students score among the lowest on national tests. Now this: Uproar over classroom scuffle reflects a profession under siege Groundswell of support for teacher who wrestled disruptive student to the floor shows the public is fed up