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Just how influential is the wine-industry lobby in California?
Sacramento News & Review  |  Anthony Pignataro  |  05-19-2011  |  Business & Labor

Proposals Target the Gridlock Era in Sacramentonew

A gaggle of good-government activists aims to turn California’s ongoing budget crisis into an opportunity for reform in 2010. Fat-cat corporations, political gadflies, grassroots campaigners and the state’s richest foundations are all in the mix.
Monterey County Weekly  |  Robin Urevich  |  12-31-2009  |  Politics

Governor Tailors Public Policy to Fit His Financial Interestsnew

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger owns more than $1 million in an investment group that manages pension funds for public employee unions.
North Bay Bohemian  |  Peter Byrne  |  06-29-2005  |  Commentary

California's Energy Crisis Isn't Over Yetnew

The energy crisis may have faded from the headlines since the rolling blackouts of 2001, but it's far from over. And unless the California State Legislature does something soon, it's about to get worse.
Dallas Observer  |  Chris Thompson  |  04-25-2005  |  Business & Labor

On Lockdownnew

Speaking from a prison phone, C-Bo, aka Shawn Thomas, estimates he's been arrested 40 or 50 times. In some regions, he's regarded as one of the realest, hardest and most authentic pushers of gangsta rap.
East Bay Express  |  Eric K. Arnold  |  04-18-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

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