States Consider a More Libertarian Approach to Crime
And do so in bipartisan fashion.
California
CA Bill Would Mandate "Kill Switch" For Smartphones, Tablets
For when they're stolen, of course
Marijuana Legalization Initiatives Cleared to Gather Signatures in California
One a proposal from the Drug Policy Alliance
Hey! Kids! Leave Those Teachers Alone!
California students sue, claiming teacher firing practices deny them their right to a good-quality education.
Hey, California! Want to Conserve Water? Then Don't Ban Plastic Bags.
What happens when green populism meets environmental necessity
Anything Not Permitted Is Forbidden: Code Camp Edition
Improving people's employment opportunities without giving the state a cut. What were you thinking?
California Public School Students Suing Against Teacher Tenure
State DOE says nothing in the law prevents districts from removing bad teachers
Ex-Journalist Steven Glass' Bid to Become a Lawyer Fails
California won't grant scandal-written writer a license
Will Sacramento Residents Get the Chance to Stop a Massive Stadium Subsidy?
Hundreds of millions for a not-very-good basketball team
Kelly Thomas Police-Beating Verdict is Cause for Deep Cynicism
The Kelly Thomas case makes it hard to be optimistic about police.
Alleged 'Revenge Porn King' Arrested for Suspicion of Hacking
Accused of trying to steal naked pictures for their site
Hillary Clinton Schedules April Speaking Trip Through California
The expected 2016 candidate made a trip to the state last fall
California BART Officer "Accidentally" Shoots Another
Transit police shooting happened during apartment search
California Losing Fewer Residents Than It Had Been
Only a net loss of 45,000 residents in 2012
Governor Jerry Brown Declares Drought Emergency in California
Least amount of rainfall in 150+ years
California Chefs, Bartenders Now Forced To Wear Gloves
A new law prevents food professionals from touching what they serve to customers. Can a loophole help them skirt the rules?
Federal Circuit Court Won't Halt Crackdown on Calif. Medical Marijuana Clinics
Despite the fact that they're legal in the state
Drought Emergency Declared for California
The downside of not getting a visit from the polar vortex
Jerry Brown is All Talk on Teacher-Pension Mess
Talking about a problem is one thing, and using one's political capital to fix it is quite another.
Latino Population to Surpass White Population in California by March, Elderly Population to Grow by 20 Percent Over Next Five Years
According to latest California budget proposal
Former San Diego Mayor Faces Third Sex Harassment Lawsuit
Vet claims Filner offered assistance if nurse performed sexual favors
Gov. Jerry Brown Won't Run For President in 2016
California's Democratic governor says "No, that's not in the cards, unfortunately"
Emotional Responses to Acquittal of Officers in Kelly Thomas Case
FBI reviewing evidence to consider potential federal action
Officers in Kelly Thomas Beating Death Trial Found Not Guilty
Schizophrenic homeless man was 37-years-old when he died
Could California's Bullet Train Head Back to the Voters?
Another ballot initiative is filed in Sacramento
Calif. Gov. Brown to Propose Billions in New Spending
Plus much smaller amount toward state's massive debt
Effort to Repeal Calif. Transgender Law Moves Forward
Opponents want to bring rule requiring schools to accommodate student gender choice to a vote
California Legislators Introduce Bill Banning State Agencies From Working With the NSA
Bipartisan legislation
Calif. Public Pension Initiative Cleared for Signature-Gathering
Will voters rein in public employees?
Democrats in California Expected To Introduce Legislation To Fund Free Preschool
Spokesman for state senator who came up with the plan says cost details to be released today
Jerry Brown Wants Cap-and-Trade Money for Calif. Train Project
Since industry won't invest in project, let's make them pay to do business in the state and use that money instead
Calif. Students Sue State over Bad Teachers
Argue teacher tenure rules violate state constitution
