Thursday, March 8, 2012
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		Support for Brown's Income, Sales Tax Hikes Pludges, But Will Capitol Democrats Change Course?
		
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		Elizabeth Emken for US Senate: Leading the Team of Exciting, New California Republican Leaders
		
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		CalWatch: Survey: Likely voters back tax increase, oppose high-speed rail
		
 - PPIC Poll: Santorum Moves Up on Romney in CA
 - VCS:Polls shows strong majority favors June initiative to raise tobacco taxes
 - OCReg: GOP voters remains torn over 'Mitt the Moderate'
 - SDUT: Romney hasn't locked up Calif. GOP
 - LATimes($): Jerry Brown's tax has narrow backing, poll finds
 - SFChron: Jerry Brown tax measure has slim majority in poll
 - Brown's Tax Is Ahead, But Why Not By More? | Capital Notes -- From KQED's John Myers
 - SacBee:PPIC Poll: Gov. Jerry Brown tax has bare majority of support
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		CalPensions:Will state agencies derail local pension reforms?
		
 - CCTimes: State lawmakers order San Jose pension audit
 - SacBee: CalPERS urged to cut its annual profit forecast
 - LATimes($): CalPERS considers moves that would boost pension costs for governments
 - SacBee: Messy rollout continues for CalPERS computer systsem
 
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		CalWatch: Fresno officials seek answers on rail plan's local business effects
		
 - FresBee: Fresno council members question high-speed rail's effect on business
 - LATimes($): Just where would the bullet train take us?
 - FresBee: Study: Planning key for cities along high-speed rail
 - CalWatch: End of redevelopment agencies leaves budgets in limbo
 - SacBee: The Buzz: Republican Beth Gaines may face two GOP challengers
 - SacBee:Andrew Pugno signals possible run against Beth Gaines
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		RivPE: Two pending bills take on Net gambling
		
 - SacBee:AM Alert: Trigger cuts for K-12 schools on Capitol agenda
 - LATimes($): Assembly panel rejects Brown's cuts in college aid
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		OCReg: Dana Point gives final approval to plastic-bag ban
		
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		VCS: Two homecomings for Gorell, one with a price tag
		
 - RivPE: HUNTING: Fish and Game chief draws support, criticism
 - CCTimes: Hunters, fishermen turn out in droves to support embattled Fish & Game chief
 - SBSun: Richards supporters pack Fish and Game meeting
 - LATimes($): Hunters show support for Fish and Game official who killed cougar
 - CCTimes: California suddenly matters after Super Tuesday fails to decide GOP contest
 - SacBee: California Republicans see an outside chance for a competitive June primary
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		RivPE: WILDFIRES: Aerial firefighting fleet insufficient, chief says
		
 - CCT Political Blotter: Groups sue Bowen over inmate voting rights
 - SacBee: California judges fight online posting of their financial statements
 - OCReg:Overtime nearly doubles some salaries
 - LATimes($): Orange County official Tom Daly enters Assembly race
 - OCReg: San Clemente trying to quiet more train crossings
 - OCReg:Fullerton: City not scheming to keep 'illegal' water fee
 - OCReg:Supervisors reject $10 million it calls 'Obamacare' grants
 - OCReg:Cities whisper the b-word (as in bankruptcy)
 - RivPE: S.B. COUNTY: Petitions seeking part-time supervisors submitted
 - IVDB: Initiative submitted for ballot making position on Board of Supervisors a part-time job
 - RivPE: REGION: Caltrans official named to head planning agency
 - RivPE: REDLANDS: Council ends agreement over downtown packinghouse
 - IVDB: Caltrans district chief gets SanBAG job
 - DesSun:Indio targets cash stream from Coachella and Stagecoach festivals
 - DesSun:Palm Springs City Council to interview 44 Measure J panel hopefuls
 - DesSun:Rancho Mirage looking to save money
 - DesSun:Medical marijuana dispensary and City of Rancho Mirage back in court
 - DesSun:Spiro Agnew found a new life in Rancho Mirage
 - DesSun:Palm Desert leaders not eager to annex Sun City
 - RivPE: MURRIETA: Fire chief proposes $350 emergency fee
 - SDUT: City has over 1,300 making $100,000-plus
 - SDUT: El Cajon councilwoman quits after FBI raid
 - VOSD: Morning Report: Teachers Union Leader Benched
 - SDUT: Commission upholds pension officer firing
 - SDUT: Fletcher unveils plan for bike-friendly San Diego
 - NCTimes: ENCINITAS: Council agrees to rework part of general plan project
 - NCTimes: ESCONDIDO: Improving finances could help city restore budget cuts
 
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The Golden Pen
HumEvnts:Official unemployment rate doesn't tell the whole story - CalWatchdog: NEW: Cadiz Water Holds Key to CA Resources
 - IVDB: Cities need to scale back after end of redevelopment
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		OCReg: Editorial: Cost of Moonbeam Express soars ever higher
		
 - F&H Daily: Government Agencies Never Die, They Just Reorganize
 - RS: Lots of Taxpayer Green Going to Greens
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		CalWatchdog: Shock! ‘Conservative White Men’ Deny Moon Made of Green Cheese
		
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		SDUT: What America can learn from California’s economy 
		
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		SFChron: California enforces death penalty without penalty
		
 - WSJ: Santorum's Powerful Case Against ObamaCare
 - SacBee: Editorial: County pension fund can't keep hiding the data
 - SCS:As We See It: Adrift in regulations
 - LADN: Editorial: DWP pay raises deserve attention -- But ratepayer advocate unlikely to inquire
 - NYDN: Pension Reform: New York Must Stand Up to Unions
 - SacBee: Sacramento Catholic Diocese drops funds over nonprofit director's views
 - SacBee: Newcastle ready to build new firehouse
 - SFChron: Unnecessary soap opera
 - SFChron: Mirkarimi case may rest on lawyer-client law
 - SFChron: Israeli president Peres charms youth at SF synagogue
 - CCTimes: Discovery Bay board opts to fill vacancy by appointment
 - SFChron: Oakland council shifts control of center to city
 - OakTrib: Legal questions remain for Oakland council member
 - OakTrib: Hayward school trustees approve parcel tax for June ballot
 - OakTrib: Rio Vista appoints residents to serve on committee to select a new city manager
 - SJMerc: New Santa Clara County schools chief's salary: $299,500
 - SJMerc: Public safety employees among highest paid in Palo Alto
 - FresBee: Fresno Grizzlies owe city $275,000 in back rent
 - ModBee: Spending, revenues come in relatively flat for CSUS foundation
 - ModBee: Modesto JC begins budget forums to address cuts
 - BakCal: Bear Valley police chief retires amid chatter of cutting police department
 - BakCal: Election notebook: State, local candidates announce supporters
 - FresBee: Clovis Unified kicks off bond campaign
 - ModBee: Mitt Romney will pay a campaign visit to Stockton
 - SLO Trib: No raises for SLO firefighters in new contract
 - SLO Trib: Supervisors block approval of marijuana collective
 - SanGabTrib:City Council selects Stapleton as mayor
 - Politico: L.A. mayor backs gay marriage plank
 - LADN: Headworks reservoirs are on tap
 - LADN: L.A. Council moves against mobile billboards again
 - SanGabTrib:El Monte City Council to vote on continued tax hike initiative today
 - LADN: L.A. says it'll have to renege on raises
 - LADN: L.A. City Council opposes repeal of Hayden Law that ensures shelter animals stay alive longer
 - LATimes($): Koreatown's bond to Herb Wesson is breaking amid redistricting
 - LATimes($): Coliseum Commission again meets behind closed doors on USC deal
 - LATimes($): California political watchdog investigates 3 in Bell scandal
 - LATimes($): L.A. County looks for ways around federal mailing requirement
 - LATimes($): California legislative committee approves audit of water rates
 - VCS:With two days to spare, GOP fields candidates in county Senate districts
 - VCS:Thousand Oaks City Council picks Joel Price to fill vacant seat
 - VCS:Simi mayor provides upbeat outlook for city
 - VCS:Simi names interim city attorney
 
