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2010

"California Assembly dusts off old policy: No tape recorders for media" Sanders, Jim
Sacramento Bee
, 9-3-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/09/03/3002668/california-assembly-dusts-off.html#storylink=scinlineshareb


"Who Wants to Be the 'Governor of Gridlock'?" Mecoy, Laura
AARP.org
, 9-1-2010
http://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-08-2010/who_wants_to_be_thegovernorofgridlock.html


"Campaign Finance Disclosure" Lindholm, Jane
Vermont Public Radio
, 8-30-2010
http://www.vpr.net/episode/49335/


"In the blink of a generation, the games of campaigning and governing have changed" Modesti, Kevin
LA Daily News
, 8-28-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_15921292?source=email


"California Rivals Ring Bell to Make Voters Froth" Audi, Tamara
The Wall Street Journal
, 8-28-2010
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748704913704575454401364369006-lMyQjAxMTAwMDAwMTEwNDEyWj.html


"California Republicans set out to woo Latino voters" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 8-24-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Election-2010/2010/0824/California-Republicans-set-out-to-woo-Latino-voters?sms_ss=email


"State ethics officials launch investigation into luxury trips taken by CalPERS staff" Halper, Evan
Los Angeles Times
, 8-20-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-calpers-20100820,0,3035166.story


"Clean Energy Investors Flash Cash for Ads in California Climate Law Battle" Chediak , Mark and Lomax, Simon
Bloomberg
, 8-19-2010
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-20/clean-energy-investors-flash-cash-for-ads-in-california-climate-law-battle.html


"City of Bell lent employees, elected officials nearly 0,000" Gottlieb, Jeff and Yoshino, Kimi and Vives, Ruben
Los Angeles Times
, 8-18-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-08-17-bell-payments-20100818,0,7714815.story


"Arizona lacks disclosure rules for officials' defense funds" Hansen, Ronald J.
The Arizona Republic
, 8-18-2010
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2010/08/18/20100818arizona-officials-defense-funds.html


"When the watchdog's away, the city will play" Roe, Mike and Morrison, Patt
89.3 KPCC
, 8-17-2010
http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/08/17/decline-local-news-leads-corruption-towns-lke-bell/


"Women's groups spar on Palin" Weber, Joseph
The Washington Times
, 8-17-2010
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/17/womens-groups-spar-on-palin/


"Bell bill to publish city salaries" Randles, Jonathan
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
, 8-17-2010
http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/32391/


"California Cities Struggling Under Wave of Corruption" Martelle, Scott
AolNews
, 8-16-2010
http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/california-cities-struggling-under-wave-of-corruption/19591084


"Carly Fiorina widens lead over Barbara Boxer: All about jobs?" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 8-16-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Election-2010/Senate/2010/0816/Carly-Fiorina-widens-lead-over-Barbara-Boxer-All-about-jobs?sms_ss=email


"County CAO shifts power to his office" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 8-14-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_15783309?source=email


"South Bay cities disclose officials' pay" Green, Nick
DailyBreeze.com
, 8-14-2010
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15783604?source=email


"Candidates jump on Bell outrage bandwagon" Marinucci, Carla and Garofoli, Joe
San Francisco Chronicle
, 8-14-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/08/14/MNM91ET9BF.DTL


"Political fight over redistricting spills into the Capitol, ballot" Howard, John
Capitol Weekly
, 8-12-2010
http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?xid=z1vzy4lhz9tmfn&done=


"Vista councilman took developer's loan after vote" Burgin, Aaron
San Diego Union-Tribune
, 8-12-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/aug/12/vista-councilman-took-loan-developer-after-vote/


"They’ll Do It for Nothing" Dewan, Shaila
New York Times
, 8-12-2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/us/politics/13salary.html?_r=1&emc=eta1


"San Diego officials' salaries revealed" Andrews, Hillary and Calvert, Kyla, and St John, Allison and Villasenor, Renee
La Jolla Light
, 8-12-2010
http://www.lajollalight.com/news/273111-san-diego-officials-salaries-revealed


"Milpitas candidate alleges Mayor Livengood, councilwoman violated campaign law" Messinger, Eric
Mercury News
, 8-10-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_15735187?source=email&nclick_check=1


"Behavior Modification for Congress---It Can Happen: Here's How (Joe Rothstein's Commentary)" Rothstein, Joe
U.S. Politics Today
, 8-9-2010
http://uspolitics.einnews.com/article/904152-behavior-modification-for-congress---it-?sms_ss=email


"Candidates tackle state's biggest issue: jobs" Marinucci, Carla and Joseph, Drew
San Francisco Chronicle
, 8-8-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/08/08/MNEI1ELTVJ.DTL


"Despite hiring freezes, Mayor Villaraigosa's staff has managed to grow" Orlov, Rick and Modesti, Kevin
Los Angeles Daily News
, 8-7-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_15701574?source=email


"Alarcon, wife indicted in voter fraud" Zahniser, David and Leonard, Jack
Los Angeles Times
, 8-4-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-alarcon-20100805,0,4416016.story


"City takes aim at pensions" Anderson, Troy
Los Angeles Daily News
, 8-3-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/ci_15670698


"Maxine Waters: charges highlight mixed ethics record" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 8-3-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0803/Maxine-Waters-charges-highlight-mixed-ethics-record?sms_ss=email


"Vista councilman faces liens, calls to resign" Burgin, Aaron
San Diego Union-Tribune
, 7-30-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/30/vista-councilman-faces-156000-liens/


"Jerry Brown offers ideas on education, environment" Siders. David
Sacramento Bee
, 7-29-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/29/2921901/jerry-brown-offers-ideas-on-education.html#storylink=scinlineshare


"California budget 'emergency': bid to recoup billion in pensions" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 7-29-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0729/California-budget-emergency-bid-to-recoup-6-billion-in-pensions?sms_ss=email


"Budget forums across state anger GOP" Gardner, Michael
San Diego Union-Tribune
, 7-28-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jul/28/budget-forums-across-state-anger-gop/


"Bay Area pours donations into pot legalization campaign" Hofmockel, Mandy
California Watch
, 7-27-2010
http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/bay-area-pours-donations-marijuana-legalization-campaigns-142


"Nebraska town: Is illegal immigration crackdown worth the cost?" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 7-27-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0727/Nebraska-town-Is-illegal-immigration-crackdown-worth-the-cost?sms_ss=email


"Off The Presses" Huffman, Brendan
Fox & hounds Daily
, 7-26-2010
http://foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/brendan-huffman/7407-off-the-presses


"California's Prop. 23 fuzzy on jobless tally" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 7-23-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/23/2909536/californias-prop-23-fuzzy-on-jobless.html##storylink=scinlineshare


"Glendale won't pick up Adams' pension" Hicken, Melanie
Glendale News-Press
, 7-23-2010
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-adams-20100723,0,3150040.story


"BP's Secret Ticket Request Line" Harkinson, Josh
Mother Jones
, 7-20-2010
http://motherjones.com/politics/2010/07/bp-secret-ticket-request-line-california


"Local official in California paid nearly 0,000" Christie, Jim
Reuters
, 7-20-2010
http://www.wsau.com/news/articles/2010/jul/20/local-official-in-california-paid-nearly-800000/


"Which Way L.A. - How Tiny Cities like Bell End Up with Giant Salaries" Olney, Warren
KCRW, 89.9
, 7-20-2010
http://www.kcrw.com/news/programs/ww/ww100720local_politics_relig


"Money and Power in the City of the Angels" Hasen, Rick
Election Law Blog
, 7-19-2010
http://electionlawblog.org/archives/016468.html


"Big money, little regard" Decker, Cathleen
Los Angeles Times
, 7-18-2010
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/18/local/la-me-theweek-20100718


"California November ballot preview: Props, Senator, Governor, oh my!" AirTalk
KPCC
, 7-16-2010
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2010/07/16/california-november-ballot-preview-props-senators-/


"Villaraigosa, other officials rely on 'major loophole' to raise funds, report says" Zahniser, David
Los Angeles Times
, 7-15-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-campaign-loophole-20100715,0,7268844.story


"In fight over California's global warming law, money is flowing" Daysog, Rick
Sacramento Bee
, 7-15-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/15/2891796/in-fight-over-californias-global.html#storylink=scinlineshare


"L.A. Council Votes Unanimously 99.993% Of The Time" Maddaus, Gene
LA Weekly
, 7-15-2010
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/city-news/la-council-votes-unanimously-9/


"Villaraigosa, other officials rely on 'major loophole' to raise funds, report says" Zahniser, David
Los Angeles Times
, 7-15-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-campaign-loophole-20100715,0,7268844.story


"Campaign donation increase gets OK" Everett, Natalie
Santa Clarita Valley Signal
, 7-14-2010
http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/31020/


"Ticket probe puts focus on 'official duty' " Orlov, Rick
LA Daily News
, 7-13-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_15508346?source=email


"Whitman's deal with consultant OK, experts say" Marinucci, Carla
San Francisco Chronicle
, 7-13-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/07/13/BA6Q1ED8TS.DTL


"Taking the Initiative in Brea" Velasco, Justin
Voice of OC
, 7-12-2010
http://voiceofoc.org/oc_north/article_319ecd24-8d07-11df-8b53-001cc4c03286.html


"Big money from special interests attempts to sway three local elections" McGreevy, Patrick
Los Angeles Times
, 7-11-2010
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/11/local/la-me-special-interests-20100712


"Valley campaigns not awash in corporate cash" Doyle, Michael and Ellis, John
Fresno Bee
, 7-10-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/07/10/2002258/valley-campaigns-not-awash-in.html?story_link=email_msg


"Busy stint for campaign finance watchdog Schnur" Lagos, Marisa
San Francisco Chronicle
, 7-8-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/07/08/BABV1EAV06.DTL


"Why Whitman and Brown, tied in California, won't talk issues" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 7-7-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0707/Why-Whitman-and-Brown-tied-in-California-won-t-talk-issues?sms_ss=email


"Critics look at ticket loophole" Orlov, Rick
LA Daily News
, 7-3-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_15435368?source=email


"UCSF head has millions in medical, drug stocks" Asimov, Nanette
San Francisco Chronicle
, 7-1-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/07/01/MN8M1E70B4.DTL


"Staffing funds at issue; Grand Jury criticizes county supervisors" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 6-30-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_15415730?source=email


"Parties weigh longshot challenges to Prop. 14" Egelko, Bob
San Francisco Chronicle
, 6-28-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/06/28/MNN11E1LJA.DTL


"Prop Numbers Assigned, Marijuana Ballot Measure is Prop 19" Behrens, Zack
LAist.com
, 6-28-2010
http://laist.com/2010/06/28/marijuana_ballot_measure_gets_a_nam.php


"Our view: Previewing November propositions" Staff
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
, 6-28-2010
http://www.sgvtribune.com/opinions/ci_15397741?source=email


"There Is a Free Lunch, and They're Not Telling You About It" Alpert, Emily
Voice of San Diego
, 6-27-2010
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/education/article_a7b9da6c-8258-11df-9242-001cc4c03286.html


"County's million shortfall comes down hard on poor, needy" Alexander, Curtis
Santa Cruz Sentinel
, 6-25-2010
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_15374244?source=email


"Nobody's challenging Rubio -- yet" Burger, James
Bakersfield.com
, 6-25-2010
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x467205002/Nobodys-challenging-Rubio-yet


"From Marijuana to Air Pollution, Californians to Vote on 10 Props in November Election" Behrens, Zack
LAist.com
, 6-25-2010
http://laist.com/2010/06/25/_marijuana_allows_people_21.php


"From weed to water, California's fall ballot loaded with measures" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 6-25-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/06/25/2847926/from-weed-to-water-californias.html


"Mystery surrounds Villaraigosa's duties at free-ticket events" Zahniser, David
Los Angeles Times
, 6-24-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor-tickets-20100624,0,627776.story


"California lawmaker urges budget talks boycott: report" Hay, Andrew
Reuters
, 6-24-2010
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65N6OU20100624


"Villaraigosa to disclose tickets" Orlov, Rick
LA Daily News
, 6-24-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/politics/ci_15373112?source=email


"Precinct goof hits Dem seeking Florez seat " Schultz, E.J.
Fresno Bee
, 6-24-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/06/24/1983786/precinct-goof-hits-dem-seeking.html?story_link=email_msg


"KIRK: Prop. 14 to the rescue?" Kirk, Richard
North County Times - San Diego
, 6-22-2010
http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/kirk/article_55bb1eaf-5731-52c8-8a19-57c4df58a195.html


"California faces billion budget deficit despite massive cuts" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 6-22-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0622/California-faces-19-billion-budget-deficit-despite-massive-cuts?sms_ss=email


"The color of pot campaign is green, and based in Oakland" Richman, Josh
The Oakland Tribune
, 6-20-2010
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_15319363?source=email


"Chinese company to pay for Schwarzenegger's trade mission to Asia" Dolan, Jack
Los Angeles Times
, 6-16-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-arnold-travel-20100616,0,2078754.story


"With Whitman and Fiorina, can GOP compete again in California?" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 6-16-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0616/With-Whitman-and-Fiorina-can-GOP-compete-again-in-California?sms_ss=email


"Parties weigh impact of open primaries" Schultz, E.J.
Fresno Bee
, 6-14-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/06/14/1970304/parties-weigh-impact-of-open-primaries.html?story_link=email_msg


"Menifee experiences growing pains after 2008 vote for cityhood" McKinnon, Julissa
The Press-Enterprise
, 6-14-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_menifee15.1eab665.html


"Villaraigosa paid to attend a U2 concert, his lawyer says" Willon, Phil
Los Angeles Times
, 6-12-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor-tickets-20100612,0,365629.story


"Villaraigosa Ticketgate: Mayor Paid for 1 out of Over 80 Ticketed Events On His Schedule" William-Ross, Lindsay
laist.com
, 6-12-2010
http://laist.com/2010/06/12/villaraigosa_ticketgate.php


"The New York Times' California ‘Revolution'" Mathews, Joe
Fox & Hounds Daily
, 6-11-2010
http://foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/joe-mathews/7088-the-new-york-times-california-%E2%80%98revolution


"Dan Morain: Voters get wise to sly corporate power plays" Morain, Dan
The Sacramento Bee
, 6-10-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/06/10/2811561/dan-morain-voters-get-wise-to.html##storylink=scinlineshare


"Politicians, analysts question new open primary system" McGreevy, Patrick and Dolan, Jack
Los Angeles Times
, 6-10-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-california-openprimary-20100610,0,7810407.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20latimes/news/local%20(L.A.%20Times%20-%20California%20|%20Local%20News)&utm_content=Google%20Reader


"Mims denies conflict in Briggs vote fraud probe " Ellis, John
The Fresno Bee
, 6-10-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/06/10/1965929/mims-denies-conflict-in-briggs.html?story_link=email_msg


"California's Open Primaries May Not Shake State" Halloran, Liz
npr.org
, 6-10-2010
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127749119&sc=emaf


"Voters approve Prop. 14, open primary measure" Buchanan, Wyatt and Jones, Carolyn
San Francsico Chronicle
, 6-9-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/06/09/MN0V1DNDMQ.DTL


"Primary election results: Fiorina vs. Boxer, Whitman vs. Brown" AirTalk
89.3 KPCC - Southern California Public Radio
, 6-9-2010
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2010/06/09/primary-election-results-fiorina-vs-boxer-whitman-/


"Proposition 14 passes, despite opposition from political parties" Roe, Mike
89.3 KPCC - Southern California Public Radio
, 6-9-2010
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/elections2010/2010/06/09/proposition-14-passes-despite-opposition-political/


"Californians Vote on Open Election" Guerrero, Jean
The Wall Street Journal
, 6-8-2010
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/06/08/californians-vote-on-open-election/?blog_id=24&post_id=20559


"Fontana looking to crack down on outbursts at City Council meetings" Dulaney, Josh
San Bernardino Sun
, 6-8-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/ci_15254056?source=email


"California groups aid candidates who once represented them" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 6-7-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/06/06/2801530/california-groups-aid-candidates.html#storylink=scinlineshare


"Election preview: a primary primer" AirTalk
89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio
, 6-7-2010
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2010/06/07/election-preview-a-primary-primer/


"Propositions 16 and 17 could pave the way for more company-backed initiatives" Lifsher, Marc
Los Angeles Times
, 6-5-2010
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-business-props-20100605,0,7858605.story


"Republican voters are in a quandary" Abcarian, Robin and Reston, Maeve
Los Angeles Times
, 6-4-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0604-senate-20100604,0,7438674.story


"Prop 14: The Agent Of Change?" Myers, John
Capital Notes Blog - KQED.ORG
, 6-4-2010
http://blogs.kqed.org/capitalnotes/2010/06/04/prop-14-the-agent-of-change/


"Proposition 14 Puts Primaries Shakeup on California Ballot" Pepper, Alex
ABCNews.com
, 6-4-2010
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Media/proposition-14-puts-primaries-shakeup-california-ballot/story?id=10809262


"County lags in Web access to campaign money reports" Hall, Matthew T.
Sign On San Diego
, 6-3-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/03/county-lags-in-web-access-to-campaign-money/


"Moderates needed" Unattributed
The Economist
, 6-3-2010
http://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=16274477


"Proposition 14: Would Open Primaries Change Anything?" Myers, John
The California Report - KQED.ORG
, 6-3-2010
http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201006030850/a


"Bills seek to improve California budget process" Hindery, Robin
Tahoe Daily Tribune
, 6-3-2010
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/2010100609905


"Raising cash for campaigns no match to California's mega-rich" McLaughlin, Ken
San Jose Mercury News
, 6-3-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15222820?source=email


"More Primary Politics and Proposition 14" Olney, Warren
89.9 KCRW, Which Way L.A.
, 6-3-2010
http://www.kcrw.com/news/programs/ww/ww100603more_primary_politic


"Money rules and California politics" AirTalk
Southern Califfornia Public Radio - 89.33 KPCC
, 6-2-2010
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2010/06/02/money-rules-and-california-politics/


"Proposition 14: Changing The Primary Process" Russ, Marianne
Capital Public Radio - 90.90 Sacramento
, 6-2-2010
http://www.capradio.org/articles/articledetail.aspx?articleid=8326


"Voters' top issues play little role in ads in governor's race" Chang, Jack
Sacramento Bee
, 6-1-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/31/2787919/voters-top-issues-play-little.html#storylink=scinlineshare


"California Republicans will shift to caucus system if open primary initiative passes" Vorderbrueggen, Lisa
Contra Costa Times
, 5-31-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_15186258?source=email


"Candidates for Local Offices Are Digging Deep into Their Own Pockets" Wood, Tracy
Voice of OC
, 5-31-2010
http://voiceofoc.org/countywide/county_government/article_258d537c-6d2a-11df-b7ab-001cc4c03286.html


"Poll: Six out of 10 voters support Proposition 14" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 5-31-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/2010/05/proposition-14.html


"Denham funding to charity raises eyebrows" Schultz, E.J. and Ellis, John and Doyle, Michael
Fresno Bee
, 5-31-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/05/28/1950809/denham-funding-to-charity-raises.html?story_link=email_msg


"Open-primary measure could reshape California' political system - or not." Theriault, Denis C.
Silicon Valley Mercury News
, 5-30-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15187465?source=email


"Pols get wide berth on money" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 5-30-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/ci_15196524?source=email


"Complaint in AG's race shines light on outdated election laws" Theriault, Denis C.
Silicon valley Mercury News
, 5-29-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15191874?source=email


"Some Of Mayor Villaraigosa's Prime Lakers Tickets Are Gifts From Staples Center Owner" Romero, Dennis
LA Weekly
, 5-28-2010
http://blogs.laweekly.com/ladaily/city-news/villaraigosa-lakers-tickets-ae/


"Fight over Prop. 16 a David-vs.-Goliath battle" Hull, Dana
San Jose Mercury News
, 5-28-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15185096?source=email&nclick_check=1


"GOP governor hopefuls sling attacks, avoid tough budget stances" Wisckol, Martin
Orange County Register
, 5-27-2010
http://www.ocregister.com/news/budget-250811-whitman-poizner.html


"Prop 15 stirs up debate over publicly financed campaigns" Small, Julie
Southern Califfornia Public Radio - 89.33 KPCC
, 5-25-2010
http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/05/25/prop-15-creates-pilot-program-public-financing-cal/


"Democratic, Republican leaders warily watch Prop. 14 election" Dolan, jack
Los Angeles Times
, 5-24-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-prop14-20100524,0,2296906.story


"Top Two Primary Measure Looks Like a Winner, Unless ..." Fox, Joel
Fox&Hounds Daily
, 5-24-2010
http://foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/joel-fox/6971-top-two-primary-measure-looks-like-a-winner-unless


"Supervisor race stirs debate on carpetbagging" Wilson, Kathleen
Ventura County Star
, 5-24-2010
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/may/24/supervisor-race-stirs-debate-on-carpetbagging/


"Will Prop. 14 open elections, or close them?" Buchanan, Wyatt
San Francisco Chronicle
, 5-22-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/05/22/MNCU1DGJBI.DTL


"Open-primary measure would lift moderates" Young, Samantha
The Herald - Monterey County
, 5-21-2010
http://www.montereyherald.com/politics/ci_15132904?source=email


"Minor parties fear extinction under Proposition 14" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 5-21-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/05/18/2757885/minor-parties-fear-extinction.html


"Party leaders, rank-and-file at odds over open primary" Howard, John
Capitol Weekly
, 5-20-2010
http://www.capitolweekly.net//article.php?xid=yuqwcfzgj4dzq1&done=


"Party leaders, rank-and-file at odds over open primary" Howard, John
Capitol Weekly
, 5-20-2010
http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?_c=yurak0jozkh5bf&xid=yuqwcfzgj4dzq1&done=.yurak0jozl55bf


"Could Prop 14 help get budget approved on time?" Miranda, Nannette
ABC-7, Los Angeles
, 5-19-2010
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/politics/local_elections&id=7451783


"Poll: Six out of 10 voters support Proposition 14 Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/2010/05/proposition-14.html#storylink=scinlineshare#ixzz0obGbSKun" Van Oot, Torey
Sacramento Bee
, 5-19-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/2010/05/proposition-14.html#storylink=scinlineshare


"Candidates cut back bucks for Hill seats" Weber, Joseph
The Washington Times
, 5-18-2010
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/18/candidates-cut-back-bucks-for-hill-seats/


"Prop 14 could reshape California politics" Matthews, Mark
ABC-7, San Francisco
, 5-18-2010
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&id=7449244


"Prop. 14's election reform a matter of choice Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/05/15/1934845/prop-14-sides-call-election-reform.html?story_link=email_msg#ixzz0oaoTHClk" Schultz, E.J.
Fresno Bee
, 5-16-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/2010/05/15/1934845/prop-14-sides-call-election-reform.html?story_link=email_msg


"CalPERS board member faces third fine for failing to disclose financial interests on time" Lifsher, Mark
Los Angeles Times
, 5-13-2010
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-calpers-mathur-20100513,0,6903132.story


"Gun possession, immigration, budget cuts drive sheriff's race" Saavedra, Tony
Orange County Register
, 5-13-2010
http://www.ocregister.com/news/-248733--.html


"Former Calpers officials targets of fraud suit" Christie, Jim
Reuters
, 5-6-2010
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0626629320100506


"Poll: Poizner surges in California governor's race" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 5-5-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0505/Poll-Poizner-surges-in-California-governor-s-race


"Officially confirmed, lieutenant gov. pushes for Prop. 14 " Kruesi, Kimberlee
San Diego News Room
, 5-4-2010
http://sandiegonewsroom.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42210:kimberlee-kruesi&catid=56:governor&Itemid=41


"A year for desperate measures" Saunders, Debra J.
San Francisco Chronicle
, 5-2-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/05/02/INS81D45B3.DTL


"State Political Watchdog Investigating Yorba Linda Councilwoman" Wood, Tracy
Voice of OC
, 4-30-2010
http://voiceofoc.org/oc_north/article_689b67b0-53b9-11df-a702-001cc4c002e0.html


"Broad museum plan for downtown L.A. gets mixed reviews" Lin II, Rong-Gong
Los Angeles Times
, 4-30-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/scimedemail/la-me-broad-museum-20100430,0,1095820.story


"It will be Democrat vs. Democrat if 'open primary' passes" Williams, Lance
California Watch
, 4-30-2010
http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/it-will-be-democrat-vs-democrat-if-open-primary-passes


"Finances under scrutiny" Shauk, Zain
Glendale News Press
, 4-30-2010
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2010/04/30/politics/gnp-funding043010.art.txt


"GOLIS: What if both candidates were Democrats?" Golis, Pete
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
, 4-30-2010
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100502/OPINION/100439940/1042?tc=ar


"LAUSD parcel tax measure drive gets a slow start" Llanos, Connie
LA Daily News
, 4-30-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14995611?source=email


"Proposition 14: To Stop the Politicians, Vote Yes or No" Schrag, Peter
CaliforniaProgressReport.com
, 4-30-2010
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/?q=node/7713


"Open primary offers pluses and minuses" Vorderbrueggen, Lisa
Contra Costa Times
, 4-29-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/politics-government/ci_14986304?source=email


"Prop. 15 is worthy test of 'clean money'" Editorial
San Francisco Chronicle
, 4-25-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/04/25/EDG71D178P.DTL


"Mayor Confronts Former Union Allies" Audi, Tamara
Wall Street Journal
, 4-24-2010
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748704830404575200752592646676-lMyQjAxMTAwMDIwNjEyNDYyWj.html


"Critics complain Brunner skirting reporting rules" Niquette, Mark
The Columbus Dispatch
, 4-24-2010
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/04/24/critics-complain-brunner-skirting-reporting-rules.html?sid=101


"L.A. County plans up to 131 layoffs" Anderson, Troy
LA Daily News
, 4-19-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_14916611?source=email


"Goldman Sachs could roil California governor race" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 4-19-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0419/Goldman-Sachs-could-roil-California-governor-race


"Is an Elected Treasurer the Best Thing for Orange County? " Wood, Tracy
Voice of OC
, 4-13-2010
http://voiceofoc.org/article_d2a71570-470f-11df-83c5-001cc4c03286.html


"County superintendent candidates jockey for campaign funds" Koren, James Rufus
San Bernardino Sun
, 4-12-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14870661


"Recent Chamber ad raises questions over election laws" Harmon, Steven
Contra Costa Times
, 4-11-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_14854591


"Attention Cirque du L.A. ringmasters: Do your jobs" Lopez, Steve
Los Angeles Times
, 4-11-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lopez11-2010apr11,0,5799249.column


"Council travel costs down" Taborek, Nick
Santa Monica Daily Press
, 4-8-2010
http://www.smdp.com/Articles-c-2010-04-08-69400.113116_Council_travel_costs_down.html


"Pasadena schools remove campaign signs amidst controversy" Charles, Brian
Pasadena Star-News
, 4-6-2010
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_14834673


"Growing number of Calif. voters unaffiliated with political parties" Knotts, Brittany
Southern California Public Radio
, 4-5-2010
http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/04/05/many-california-voters-discontented-political-pari/


"Donors' dollars spent in odd ways" Miller, Jim
The Press-Enterprise
, 4-4-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_W_campaign05.47a3897.html


"Money talks in California politics" Diaz, John
San Francisco Chronicle
, 4-4-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/04/04/INT91C12K3.DTL


"City Council finally puts up a fight" Orlov, Rick
LA Daily News
, 4-1-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14803980


"Friendly Skies: City contractor's cozy relationship with S.F. Rec and Park chief" Jamison, Peter
SF Weekely
, 3-31-2010
http://www.sfweekly.com/2010-03-31/news/friendly-skies-city-contractor-s-cozy-relationship-with-s-f-rec-and-park-chief


"CENSUS: New study shows that the majority" Castro, Tony
LA Daily News
, 3-31-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_14796594


"County: 2 fire officials still under probe despite delay" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-30-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14789917


"Scandals fail to derail county officials' money train" Koren, James Rufus
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-29-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14781110


"California's Failed Experiment" Friend, Zach
Huffington Post
, 3-28-2010
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zach-friend/californias-failed-experi_b_516476.html


"Power to the people?" Brand, Constant
EuropeanVoice.com
, 3-25-2010
http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/imported/power-to-the-people-/67499.aspx


"Prosecutors continue push for details of county deal with Colonies" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-24-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14752232


"State panel endorses call for new SB County grand juries" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-23-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14743773?source=email


"California Governor's Race to Set Spending Record" Reuters
New York Times
, 3-22-2010
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/22/us/politics/politics-us-california.html?_r=1&emc=eta1


"More Evidence that Sheila Jordan Is Unethical" Gammon, Robert
East Bay Express
, 3-22-2010
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/92510/archives/2010/03/22/more-evidence-that-sheila-jordan-is-unethical


"Council member never disclosed key contribution" McKinnon, Julissa
Press-Enterprise
, 3-22-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_W_skuenzi23.446fe7f.html


"Ramani looks to make history" Shauk, Zain
Glendale Mews Press
, 3-21-2010
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2010/03/21/politics/gnp-republicans032210.txt


"Depleted cash reserves leave some local cities on edge of financial crisis" Sorba, Michael J.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
, 3-19-2010
http://www.dailybulletin.com/search/ci_14712718?source=email


"Eastman faces heat for ballot wording in attorney general's race" Stoltze, Frank
89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio
, 3-19-2010
http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/03/19/eastman-faces-heat-ballot-wording-attorney-general/


"Menifee councilman says oversight lacking in payments" McKinnon, Julissa
Press-Enteprise
, 3-19-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_W_sconflict20.490e7ab.html


"Scott Brown effect: Could Senator Barbara Boxer lose California?" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 3-18-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0318/Scott-Brown-effect-Could-Senator-Barbara-Boxer-lose-California


"Assembly battle heats up" Shauk, Zain
Glendale News Press
, 3-18-2010
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2010/03/19/politics/gnp-assembly031910.txt


"Whitman's promise of a blind trust for her assets may be impossible to achieve quickly" Dolan, Jack and Halper, Evan
Los Angeles Times
, 3-17-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-whitman-wealth18-2010mar18,0,270327.story


"AP Enterprise: Calif lawmakers' travel data secret" Thompson, Don
Associated Press
, 3-17-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2010/03/17/state/n131527D12.DTL


"SB County could get additional grand juries" Ghori, Imran
Press-Enterprise
, 3-13-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_W_njury14.4d46cbf.html


"Whitman's media strategy a disservice to voters" Vorderbrueggen, Lisa
Contra Costa Times
, 3-13-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_14666288


"Public Integrity Division investigating complaints about local corruption" Markus, Palma
Whittier Daily News
, 3-13-2010
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_14669987


"MENIFEE: Campaign contributions lead to questions" Kabbany, Jennifer
The Californian
, 3-13-2010
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/menifee/article_68f52d3b-f388-562e-8cca-e8168c499518.html


"Will Washington fund a Los Angeles subway expansion?" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 3-11-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0311/Will-Washington-fund-a-Los-Angeles-subway-expansion


"Cash-Strapped Los Angeles Wary of Scaring Off Business" Audi, Tamara
Wall Street Journal
, 3-9-2010
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703954904575110003748502676.html?mod=googlenews_wsj


"Newsom exploring ways to outlast current board" matier, Phillip and Ross, Andrew
San Francisco Chronicle
, 3-8-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/03/08/BAOQ1CBN86.DTL


"Government ready at the touch of a channel changer" Strauss, Bob
Los Angeles Daily News
, 3-7-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14630776


"Limits on campaign giving key to reform" Stern, Robert M.
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-6-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/pointofview/ci_14526587


"'Day of action' highlights education woes" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 3-4-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0304/Day-of-action-highlights-education-woes


"New law could simplify races" Shauk, Zain
Burbank Leader
, 3-3-2010
http://www.burbankleader.com/articles/2010/03/03/politics/blr-elections030310.txt


"Californians Compete for a Shot at Redistricting" Steinhauer, Jennifer
New York Times
, 3-3-2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/us/politics/04redistrict.html?emc=eta1


"Calif. initiative process has gone off course" Johnson, Chip
San Francisco Chronicle
, 3-2-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/03/02/BALR1C94VT.DTL


"LA budget mess means cutbacks, layoffs" Blood, Michael R.
Associated Press
, 3-1-2010
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hjzgd9TPWltF7QQz0RAZ35tnvwcgD9E5AUMG2


"Debate surrounds county's ability to regulate PACs" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 3-1-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14492998


"No telling who pays for lawmaker travel" Ellis, Jonathan
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
, 2-28-2010
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201002280155/NEWS/2280342


"Jerry Brown, the stealth candidate" Saunders, Debra J.
San Francisco Chronicle
, 2-25-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/02/25/EDN81C5U9N.DTL


"California campaign spending provides glimpse of what's to come for nation" Goldmacher, Shane
Los Angeles Times
, 2-24-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-campaign-finance24-2010feb24,0,7213677.story


"Harry Reid links unemployment to rise in domestic abuse" Wood, Daniel B.
Christian Science Monitor
, 2-23-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2010/0223/Harry-Reid-links-unemployment-to-rise-in-domestic-abuse


"Justices Take Aim at Initiative Process" Fox, Joel
Fox & Hounds Daily
, 2-22-2010
http://foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/joel-fox/6478-justices-take-aim-initiative-process


"Tens of thousands apply for state redistricting panel" Modesti, Kevin
Contra Costa Times
, 2-21-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_14446561


"A sign of California's dysfunction" Diaz, John
San Francisco Chronicle
, 2-21-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/02/21/IN5T1C1018.DTL


"In Norwalk, citizens speak but TV viewers don't hear" Gottlieb, Jeff
Los Angeles Times
, 2-20-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-norwalk20-2010feb20,0,431097.story


"Independent donors boost Jerry Brown's fortunes" Garofoli, Joe
San Francisco Chronicle
, 2-20-2010
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2010/02/20/MNDI1C3OBJ.DTL


"California lawmaker rips pharmacy board's role on flu shot bill" Sanders, Jim
Sacramento Bee
, 2-20-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/02/20/2550890/pharmacy-poui-poiupoiuop.html


"Local 'carpetbagging' is alive and well -- but do voters care?" Hardisty, Dianne
Bakersfield.com
, 2-20-2010
http://www.bakersfield.com/news_local/x1029066004/Local-carpetbagging-is-alive-and-well-but-do-voters-care/index.html


"Artie Samish is smiling from wherever he might be" Morain, Dan
Sacramento Bee
, 2-18-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/the_swarm/2010/02/artie-samish-is-smiling-from-w.html


"Campaign financing limits in S.D. axed" Gustafson, Craig
The San Diego Union-Tribune
, 2-18-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/18/campaign-financing-limits-sd-axed/


"Too Much Democracy in Ohio?" Moulthrop, Dan
90.3 WCPN, Akron, Ohio
, 2-17-2010
http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/soi/29706


"County pressures labor unions for pay concessions" Kurtis, Alexander
Santa Cruz Sentinel
, 2-17-2010
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_14415741


"Maldonado Renominated For Lt. Gov." Culross, Melissa
KCBS.com, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
, 2-16-2010
http://www.kcbs.com/pages/6375654.php


"California: broke and broken?" Mantle, Larry
89.3 KPCC, Southern Calilfornia
, 2-16-2010
http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2010/02/16/california-broke-and-broken/


"County supervisors see no conflicts of interest amid corruption case" Cruz, Mike
San Bernardino Sun
, 2-13-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/search/ci_14397588


"Calif. political drama bad sign for Schwarzenegger" Young, Samantha and Bussewitz, Cathy
Associated Press
, 2-12-2010
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/12/AR2010021204028.html?referrer=emailarticle


"Mayor's votes show ins, outs of conflict law" Irving, Doug
Orange County Register
, 2-12-2010
http://www.ocregister.com/news/business-234128-pulido-public.html


"Millions of dollars pledged to Jerry Brown, other Dems" York. Anthony
Capitol Weekly, Sacramento
, 2-11-2010
http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?xid=ymetxslr5i5n50&done=


"Six local lawmakers fined for not disclosing gifts from lobbyists" Kimitch, Rebecca
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
, 2-11-2010
http://www.sgvtribune.com/ci_14386421


"Hahn recuses herself as mediator after shipbuilder's contributions come to light" Marroquin, Art
Torrance Daily Breeze
, 2-10-2010
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_14376852


"Constitutional Convention advocates cry foul" Vorderbrueggen, Lisa
Contra Costa Times
, 2-8-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/politics-government/ci_14346184


"Los Angeles Scrambles to Patch Budget Hole" Audi, Tamara
The Wall Street Journal
, 2-8-2010
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703615904575053694165633182-lMyQjAxMTAwMDAwODEwNDgyWj.html


"Funding Looms Large in California Race" Emshwiller, John R. and Woo, Stu
The Wall Street Journal
, 2-5-2010
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703357104575045563742881550-lMyQjAxMTAwMDAwNTEwNDUyWj.html


"Supervisor Biane spent ,000 to hire white-collar criminal lawyer" Nelson, Joe
San Bernardino Sun
, 2-5-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/search/ci_14345129


"Obama: President 2.0" Scher, Steve
KUOW 94.9, Seattle, WA
, 2-3-2010
http://kuow.org/program.php?id=19314


"Poizner's wild-eyed accusations against Whitman don't bode well" Skelton, George
Los Angeles Times
, 2-3-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cap4-2010feb04,0,5716345.column


"Eli's Egoland?" Rothman, Tibby
LA Weekly
, 2-3-2010
http://www.laweekly.com/2010-01-28/news/eli-s-egoland/


"Utility subject to the voters" Shauk, Zain
Burbank Leader
, 2-2-2010
http://www.burbankleader.com/articles/2010/02/03/politics/blr-measure020310.txt


"Some question Sal DiCiccio's stake in South Mountain Freeway plan" Holstege, Sean and Wong, Scott
The Arizona Republic
, 1-31-2010
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/01/31/20100131diciccio0131.html


"Campaign ruling might not affect the area yet" Shauk, Zain
Glendale News Press
, 1-31-2010
http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2010/01/31/politics/gnp-campaign020110.txt


"Queen Meg of California" Jacob, Paul
Townhall.com, Arlington, VA
, 1-31-2010
http://townhall.com/columnists/PaulJacob/2010/01/31/queen_meg_of_california


"Top county official’s e-mail causes stir" McDonald, Jeff
The San Diego Union-Tribune
, 1-30-2010
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jan/30/top-county-officials-e-mail-causes-stir/


"Relatives' military service can help, hurt politicians' fortunes" Burgin, Aaron
Press-Enterprise (Inland Southern California)
, 1-30-2010
http://www.pe.com/localnews/rivcounty/stories/PE_News_Local_W_warcouncil31.463e644.html


"California closer to dream of being US high-speed rail capital" Wood, Daniel B.
The Christian Science Monitor
, 1-28-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0128/California-closer-to-dream-of-being-US-high-speed-rail-capital


"Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido Voted To Aid a Vending-truck Business In Which His Father Was Involved" Moxley, R. Scott
OC Weekly
, 1-27-2010
http://www.ocweekly.com/2010-01-28/news/miguel-pulido-vending-truck


"DA hopeful's fundraiser broke law, rival says" Fraley, Malaika
Contra Costa Times
, 1-26-2010
http://www.contracostatimes.com/top-stories/ci_14265720


"California governor's race: All about the money?" Wood, Daniel B.
The Christian Science Monitor
, 1-26-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0126/California-governor-s-race-All-about-the-money


"Presidents supporters in the Valley disillusioned\, disappointed" Castro, Tony
Los Angeles Daily News
, 1-26-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14273572


"Unions Worry Corporations Will Overrun Campaigns Following Court Ruling" Bream, Shannon
FoxNews.com
, 1-25-2010
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/01/25/unions-worry-corporations-overrun-campaigns-following-court-ruling/


"Money and Scott Brown are driving California candidates" Decker, Cathleen
Los Angeles Times
, 1-24-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-week24-2010jan24,0,3273180.story


"Ruling expected to bring more political ads to state for 2010 races " Spillman, Benjamin
Las Vegas Review Journal
, 1-22-2010
http://www.lvrj.com/news/ruling-expected-to-bring-more-political-ads-to-state-for-2010-races-82352567.html


"Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections" Savage, David G.
Los Angeles Times
, 1-22-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-campaign-finance22-2010jan22,0,850920.story


"High court lifts limits on corporate campaign spending; impact seen for Boxer's re-election race" Yamamura, Kevin
Sacramento Bee
, 1-22-2010
http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/2480902.html


"Caballero is among 26 lawmakers fined by FPPC" hornick, Mike
TheCalifornian.com
, 1-22-2010
http://www.thecalifornian.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201001220505/NEWS01/1220304


"Political Spending: California's "Green" Leadership?" Myers, John
KQED, Northern California
, 1-21-2010
http://blogs.kqed.org/capitalnotes/2010/01/21/political-spending-californias-green-leadership/


"Split Supreme Court eases limits on corporate election spending" From staff and wire reports
Whittier Daily News
, 1-21-2010
http://www.whittierdailynews.com/news/ci_14243433


"Court ruling may affect state's U.S. Senate race" Orlov, Rick
Los Angeles Daily News
, 1-21-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_14243127


"Schwarzenegger goes to Washington to collect .9 billion" Wood, Daniel B.
The Christian Science Monitor
, 1-20-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0120/Schwarzenegger-goes-to-Washington-to-collect-6.9-billion


"DA requests review of Devereaux trip with Colonies investors" Koren, James Rufus and Nelson, Joe
San Bernadino Sun
, 1-19-2010
http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_14227005


"Pay cuts sought in public sector" Anderson, Troy
Los Angeles Daily News
, 1-18-2010
http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_14218229


"Fresno water bond forum challenged" Schultz, E.J.
Fresno Bee
, 1-14-2010
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1782461.html


"Bay Area News Group asks four gubernatorial candidates to release tax returns" McLaughlin, Ken
San Jose Mercury News
, 1-7-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14145007


"California State of the State address lays out ambitious agenda" Wood, Daniel B.
The Christian Science Monitor
, 1-6-2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0106/California-State-of-the-State-address-lays-out-ambitious-agenda


"Lobbying reforms proposed in O.C." Muir, Jennifer
The Orange County Register
, 1-6-2010
http://www.ocregister.com/news/county-227103-orange-says.html


"Silicon Valley firm launches new smartphone app to gather initiative signatures" McLaughlin, Ken
San Jose Mercury News
, 1-5-2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14128248


"Schwarzenegger has big goals for his final year as governor" Yamamura, Kevin
Miami Herald - Sacramento Bee
, 1-4-2010
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1408468.html


"California ushers in new laws limiting trans fats, the paparazzi and more" McGreevy, Patrick
Los Angeles Times
, 1-1-2010
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-new-laws1-2010jan01,0,5818862.story


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