California lawmaker faces inquiry over sex misconduct claim
Lopez alleges that Debabneh followed her into bar... . FILE - In this May 15, 2017 file photo, assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.
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First-term lawmaker to lead Assembly hearings on harassment
SACRAMENTO >> Assemblywoman Laura Friedman had no idea a sexual harassment scandal was about to explode at the California Legislature when she was elected last year or that she would help lead the response. Starting Tuesday, though, the first-term lawmaker and former movie producer will lead a series of public hearings aimed at cleaning up a culture at the Capitol that women say allows sexual harassment to go unchecked.
Legislature divided in how theya re handling Capitola s sex harassment scandal
In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, state Sen. Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, listens at the Capitol in Sacramento. The California Senate announced Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, that it is changing its process for investigating sexual misconduct complaints following new allegations against a sitting Democratic senator.
California’s Capitol always has been a sexual playground with…
Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez has written a bill to enshrine whistle-blower protections into law for those legislative staff members who come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez has written a bill to enshrine whistle-blower protections into law for those legislative staff members who come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
California Senate plans outside investigation on harassment
The California Senate announced Monday that it has hired a law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations as pressure builds for lawmakers to deal more aggressively with what hundreds of women working in and around the Capitol describe as a culture of sexual intimidation. No male lawmakers have been accused by name of sexual harassment or assault.
Bird strikes continue to plague Sacramento Int’l Airport
WEBVTT KEEPING BIRDS AWAY FROM THESACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTIS NO EASY TASK.AS WAS THE CASE THIS MORNINGWHEN AN AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHTFROM SACRAMENTO TO DALLAS HAD TOTURN AROUND MOMENTS AFTEPASSENGER BRYAN DEMPSEYWITNESSED THIS.>> I SAW SEVERAL SHAPES GO INTOONE OF THE TURBINES.THEY LOOKED LIKE BIRDS.I WASN'T SURE.DANA: IN THE YOLO BYPASSWILDLIFE AREA, THESE BIRDS,FLYING IN UNISON ARE LIKELY HEREFOR 3 REASONS, REST, WATER, ANDFOOD.>> SPEAKING OF THE SACRAMENTOAIRPORT, IT IS SURROUNDED BYRICE.DANA: KEN EALY, AN AVID BIRDWATCHER AND PRESIDENT OF THEYOLO AUDUBON SOCIETY,SAYS THOUSANDS MIGRATE THIS TIMEOF YEAR AND THAT BIRD STRIKES ATTHE SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONALAIRPORT ARE NOTHING NEW.>> I MEAN, THEY KNOW THE PLANEIS THERE, THEY'RE KEEPING ADISTANCE.THAT THEY FEEL IS A SAFEDISTANCE BUT IF THEY GET INTOTHAT VORTEX, THEY CAN'T HELP ITBECAUSE IT'S GONNA BE STRONGERTHAT THEIR WINGS.DANA: ... (more)
Sacramento Womana s Parents Finally Receive Aid as FEMA Brings Relief to Puerto Rico
A Sacramento family pleading for help on behalf of relatives stuck in the more rural parts of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico just received some good news. The couple said that in the two weeks since Hurricane Maria hit they saw no signs of any efforts by relief agencies.
Judge rewrites ballot description for gas tax measure
In this Sept. 22, 2017 file photo Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, discusses a judge's ruling about the official ballot description for an initiative that would repeal a recent gas tax increase, in Sacramento, Calif.
California sues Trump administration to prevent border wall
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's attorney general sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, arguing it's overstepping its authority by waiving environmental reviews and other laws.
Dog poop protest planned ahead of SF right-wing rally
WEBVTT CALIFORNIA PLAN TO GO TOSATURDAY'S RALLY IN SANFRANCISCO INCLUDING FROM OURAREA.THEY'LL TAKE WITH THEM MANYDIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ANDREASONS FOR BEING THERE.rt-- THE RALLY AND COUNTER PROTESTSARE BEING ORGANIZED ON FACEBOOKAND IN MANY CASES PEOPLE WHOPLAN TO ATTEND SAY SO PUBLICLY.WE REACHED OUT TO SOME OF THEMFROM SACRAMENTO AND ASKED WHY.rtTHOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED TODESCEND ON SAN FRANCISCO'SCRISSY FIELD SATURDAY FOR WHAT'SBEING CALLED A PATRIOT PRAYERRALLY AND COUNTERDEMONSTRATIONS.AMONG THEM 4 SACRAMENTAN'S WESPOKE WITH ALL ATTENDING FORDIFFERENT REASONS.rt>> I'M JUST WANTING TO SUPPORTOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT ANDTHE UNITY THAT'S BEING BUILTAROUND THIS.TOM: LAURA ZULEMA IS A CHEERCOACH AND ARDENT SUPPORTER OFrtPRESIDENT TRUMP.SHE'LL WEAR THIS WONDER WOMANOUTFIT AND IS BRINGING A FLAGSHIELD AND FULL FACE MASK.SHE INSISTS THE EVENT IS ABOUTCOMING TOGETHER, AND HATE GROUPSARE NOT ... (more)
Dear Gov. Brown, be a democrat and unleash Medicare for All
On June 28, hundreds traveled to Sacramento for an emergency protest against Speaker Rendon's efforts to kill SB 562 for this year. This is one of the rallies held outside as others went inside the Capitol to lobby legislators.
Suit over life-ending drugs for terminally ill gets hearing
In this Sept. 11, 2015 file photo, Debbie Ziegler, mother of Brittany Maynard, speaks to the media after the passage of legislation, which would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives, at the state Capitol, in Sacramento, Calif.
Party clash dividing California’s Democrats threatens…
Gilbert Feliciano, center, and other delegates supporting Kimberly Ellis chant for an opportunity to speak after the election of a new California Democratic Party chairperson on the final day of the party's convention in Sacramento on May 21, 2017. Gilbert Feliciano, center, and other delegates supporting Kimberly Ellis chant for an opportunity to speak after the election of a new California Democratic Party chairperson on the final day of the party's convention in Sacramento on May 21, 2017.
California Democratic chair race angers ‘Berniecrats’
Eric Bauman, who is running to head the California Democratic Party, addresses the California Democratic Party annual convention Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Bauman is running against Kimberly Ellis to succeed current party chairman John Burton.
California Democratic chair race angers ‘Berniecrats’ SACRAMENTO,…
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DWR hosts final community meeting addressing Oroville Dam emergency in Chico
Chico >> Questions about Oroville Dam spillway plans, fish hatchery deaths and transparency were on the minds of those who attended the Department of Water Resources meeting Thursday. State water agency officials got an earful at the Chico Masonic Family Center during a session designed to take questions and comments about the Oroville Dam spillway crisis.
Gov. Browna s views on a oesanctuary statesa has varied
SACRAMENTO >> If Gov. Jerry Brown ends up signing a pending bill to make California a “sanctuary state” for undocumented immigrants, it will be an about-face for the governor, who publicly opposed the idea of sanctuary cities several years ago. While it's often difficult to predict Brown's actions, many Capitol observers expect him to approve it, given both California's political landscape and strong Democratic antipathy toward President Donald Trump.
California gas tax a victory for Jerry Brown 2.0
California Gov. Jerry Brown returns to his office after meeting with the Senate Democratic Caucus to urge them to approve a transportation plan, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Brown and top legislative leaders pressed all week to convince fellow Democrats to support the measure that would place a $5-billion-a-year boost in California's gas and vehicle taxes to pay for major road repairs.
California’s Republican Party is buoyed by Trump, but struggles for relevance at home
San Diego Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric attends the California Republican Party convention Saturday in Sacramento. They toasted their airy new downtown headquarters with views of the Capitol and decorated with pictures of Ronald Reagan and other memorabilia from the party's storied history in the state.
GOP congressman: Special prosecutor needed for Russia probe
Congressman Darrell Issa speaks with members of the media following his speech during the California Republican Party's 2017 Organizing Convention in Sacramento, CA, on Saturday February 25, 2017. WASHINGTON - A Republican congressman has called for a special prosecutor to investigate whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election and was in touch with President Donald Trump 's team during the campaign.