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A Historic Stalemate Results in a Revolving Door of Crisis in Californianew

California's Democrats and the Republicans can't seem to get their minds around the solutions of paying for a state that dwarfs the economies of all but six countries in the world and that is the most populous state in the union. A new path is necessary.
Random Lengths News  |  James Preston Allen  |  05-22-2009  |  Commentary

The Chickens of Law-and-Order Hysteria Have Come Home to Roost in San Diegonew

California's prison system has been a colossal waste of taxpayer money, and few lawmakers (other than Gov. Schwarzenegger) have been brave enough to talk about it. During the past 20 or so years, the easiest thing for politicians to do has been to promise to lock up as many criminals as possible for as long as possible.
San Diego CityBeat  |  San Diego CityBeat  |  05-20-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Gaviota, the Gone Land?new

With financial realities pushing historical agricultural operations to the side, long-running family ranches on California's Gaviota Coast are left with few options for survival.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Ethan Stewart  |  04-20-2009  |  Housing & Development

When Weed Is Legalnew

Taxed, regulated marijuana sales might help save California's economy. But will it ruin Humboldt County's?
North Coast Journal  |  Ryan Burns  |  04-02-2009  |  Economy

New Gay-Marriage War Coming to Californianew

Whether or not the California State Supreme Court upholds Proposition 8, one thing is certain: The battle to legalize or ban gay marriage in California will not end with the justices’ ruling due before June 3.
L.A. Weekly  |  Patrick Range McDonald  |  03-13-2009  |  Civil Liberties

Taking on Amazon.comnew

Berkeley Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner wants the giant online retailers to stop cheating both California and independent booksellers.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  03-04-2009  |  Business & Labor

The Trials of Mexican Georgenew

For 20 years, the feds have suspected supermarket mogul George Torres is a drug runner and murderer with friends in Los Angeles City Hall. Now they'll try to make it stick.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Jeffrey Anderson  |  02-23-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Salinas Calls In the Big Guns to Quell Rash of Gang Violencenew

Reacting to a stark spike in shootings that has left six people dead in the past two weeks, Salinas leaders brought in the uniformed cavalry and elevated their peace-building rhetoric. But the beefed-up patrols will likely only quiet gunfire temporarily.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Zachary Stahl  |  01-22-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Edward James Olmos Schools Salinas on Reaching Gang Membersnew

Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos delivered a sweeping and powerful address in Salinas, from breaking down the allure and definition of gangs to offering practical solutions to the Monterey County’s number one crime problem.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Zachary Stahl  |  01-22-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Who's Killing the Plug-In Hybrid?new

The same California agency that drove the electric car off a cliff is now poised to wreck a new Berkeley company that triples the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  01-14-2009  |  Transportation

California's Great Olive Oil Floodnew

In the past decade, armies of trees have taken root in the Central Valley, the northern Bay Area wine country, and the Central Coast hills. California is still just a baby in world production, but has paced itself to enter the ranks of the world's leaders in olive oil milling in the next 15 years.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Alastair Bland  |  01-12-2009  |  Food+Drink

Can California's Wineries Survive When Everyone's Buying Cheap Imports?new

Once the money flowed freely, but economic struggles and shrinking distribution are becoming a huge buzz kill for Northern California's acclaimed wine country.
Metro Silicon Valley  |  Jessica Fromm  |  01-09-2009  |  Food+Drink

The Web Made it Easy to ID Las Vegans Supporting Proposition 8new

One thing the Nevada blacklist containing the names of people and companies who gave money to support Proposition 8 in California makes clear is that anyone can now learn about whatever public causes you choose to support in your private life.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Richard Abowitz  |  01-08-2009  |  Tech

A Debate on Recyled Wastewaternew

Is reclaimed wastewater too contaminated to use, or is it too valuable to waste? Two PhDs argue two sides of the issue.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Edo McGowan and Barry Keller  |  12-22-2008  |  Environment

L.A. Couple Calls for Gay Designers to Boycott Straight Weddingsnew

While others have designated Dec. 10 as a shopping day without gays, ChadMichael Morrisette and Mito Aviles are calling for a gay boycott on straight weddings. And if they get their way, there's going to be a whole lot of ugly happening each time man takes woman to be his lawfully wedded wife.
L.A. Weekly  |  Gendy Alimurung  |  12-12-2008  |  LGBT

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