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Calif. Bill to Allow Motorists to Show Proof of Auto Insurance on Their Smartphones Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblyman Mike Gatto's (D-Los Angeles) Assembly Bill 1708 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown today. The measure would give California drivers the option to present their proof of auto insurance in electronic form, such as on a smartphone or other personal electronic device.
California Stadium Violence Prevention Bill Signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Next time you find yourself at a football game, with a front row seat to a brawl in the stands between two rowdy fans, you’ll be able to more quickly and less conspicuously summon stadium security. Assembly Bill 2464, the Improving Personal Safety at Stadiums Act, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), was signed into law today by Calif. Governor Brown.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's Bill to Protect Senior Citizens Signed into Law (AB 1624)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- AB 1624, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D–Los Angeles), an important measure to protect senior citizens and others from...
Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 5, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday announced the following appointments: First, Matthew McGuinness, 46, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Architects Board. McGuinness has held multiple positions at Interior Design Services Inc. since 1988, including president, vice president, sales and marketing manager, sales associate and bookkeeper.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 29, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Richard S. Gordon, 64, of Menlo Park, has been appointed to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Gordon has served as an Assemblymember for the 21st Assembly District since 2010.
Calif. Assembly Sends Wieckowski's Spinal Cord Injury Research Bill (AB 1657) to Gov. Brown on 46-27 Vote
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Assembly voted this afternoon to approve a bill by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to raise funds to sustain a program, supported by disability rights advocates, the biotech industry, and neuro-scientists, that provides vital research into spinal cord injuries.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 22, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Jeffrey Azoff, 26, of Beverly Hills, has been appointed to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors. Azoff has been senior manager and strategic operations manager at Front Line Management Group Inc. since 2008.
S.F. Mayor Lee Appoints Rodrigo Santos to City College Board of Trustees
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Tuesday appointed Rodrigo Santos to the City College Board of Trustees, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Milton Marks III.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Announces Plans to Develop New Online Resource for L.A. Apparel Industry
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa announced the development of an online resource for the Los Angeles apparel...
Padilla Bill to Require Translation of Ballot Initiatives and Petitions Approved by California State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Assembly today approved Senate Bill 1233 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). SB 1233 would require...
California State Assembly Approves Padilla's 'Student-Athlete Bill of Rights'- Senate Bill 1525
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the California State Assembly approved Senate Bill 1525 on a vote of 51 – 25. Authored by...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 20, 2012 to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Leah Brew, 45, of Brea, has been appointed...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update with Bills Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 391 by Assemblymember...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto Bill to Allow Calif. Motorists to Show Proof of Auto Insurance on iPhone heads to Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) Assembly Bill 1708, a measure which would give California drivers the option to present...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto's California Stadium Violence Prevention Bill Heads to Gov. Brown – AB 2464
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Bill 2464, the Improving Personal Safety at Stadiums Act, authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), passed...
Calif. Bill SB 1160 to Protect Public's First Amendment Rights and Ensure Access to 911 Services Headed to Gov. Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Senate today approved SB 1160 with overwhelming bipartisan support, on a vote of 34 to...
Bill to Protect Public's 1st Amendment Rights and Ensure Access to 911 Services Passed by California State Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Assembly today approved SB 1160 with overwhelming bipartisan support, on a vote of 69 to 0....
Padilla's California 'Student-Athlete Bill of Rights' Clears Important Hurdle – Requires Universities to Help Injured Student-Athletes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Assembly Appropriations Committee today approved Senate Bill 1525 authored by California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The legislation...
Calif. Gov. Brown announces appointments to California County Superior Courts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of various individuals to California Country Superior Court positions....
San Francisco Mayor Lee Celebrates SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee today celebrated the completion of the Ocean Beach Master Plan, a landmark climate adaptation...
SF Mayor Lee Signs San Francisco's Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 & 2013-14
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Thursday signed San Francisco's first-ever two-year balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 17, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments: First, Eric Gelber, 65, of Davis, has been...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 13, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Adele Arnold, 60, of Sonora, has been appointed...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for July 13, 2012 – New Assembly Bills Signed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 57 by Assemblymember...
SF Mayor Lee’s Statement on Official Misconduct Hearings
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- “Enough is enough. The time has come for Ross Mirkarimi to begin dealing with the facts. The facts...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for July 11, 2012 to California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Donna Atteberry, 64, of Mountain View, has been...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs California Homeowner Bill of Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed the California Homeowner Bill of Rights to halt the “abusive tactics”...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for July 10, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: First, AB 389 by Assemblymember...
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Calif. Assembly Bill Legislative Update for July 9, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 482 by Assemblymember Das...
SF Mayor Lee Announces Recipients of City Grants to Keep Neighborhoods Beautiful
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today Mayor Edwin M. Lee and City Administrator Naomi Kelly announced 28 award recipients of the Community Challenge...
Calif. Governor Brown's Government Reorganization Plan Becomes Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The most comprehensive overhaul of state government in decades became official on Tuesday following legislative approval of Governor Edmund...
California Legislature Approves Resolution Opposing Citizens United Ruling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California today became the largest state in the nation urging Congress to draft a constitutional amendment to overturn the...
Calif. Driverless Vehicle Legislation Moves Forward – Senator Padilla Bill Would Establish Safety and Performance Standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 1298, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was passed by the Assembly Transportation Committee today on a...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs State Legislation June 27 and 28, 2012 (Round-up of Assembly Bills)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the following bills yesterday: AB 1464 by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-Van Nuys) –...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to Merced Designated Local Authority for June 28, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Michael Amabile, 57, of Los Banos, has been...
Calif. Assembly Committee Kills Bill That Would Expedite Dismissal of Problem Teachers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/--– The Assembly Education Committee yesterday killed SB 1530, a bill that would have narrowly modified the dismissal process in cases...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs California's 2012-13 'Balanced' Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday signed a balanced state budget that protects funding for education and public...
Calif. Bill to Protect Public's First Amendment Rights and Access to 911 Services Passed by Key Assembly Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Commerce today approved SB 1160 authored by Senator Alex Padilla with unanimous bipartisan...
Calif. Senator Padilla's 'Student-Athlete Bill of Rights' Clears Important Hurdle – Requires Universities to Help Injured Student-Athletes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media today approved Senate Bill 1525 authored by Calif....
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's Water Conservation Bill Moves to Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A key water-conservation bill introduced by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) passed the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 25, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Dean Grafilo, 40, of West Sacramento, has been...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Govt. Appointments for June 22, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments: First, Sonia Huestis, 38, of Courtland, has been...
Calif. Bill to Disclose Permanent Spending Programs by Assemblyman Mike Gatto Clears Significant Legislative Hurdle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto's (D-Los Angeles) Assembly Bill (AB) 2220, a measure which would require disclosure to voters when...
Padilla Bill to Require Translation of Ballot Initiatives and Petitions Approved by Calif. Assembly Elections Committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 1233 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved by the Assembly Elections Committee today. SB...
San Francisco Mayor Lee Launches ImproveSF Food Justice Challenge For Central Market
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Monday announced the second ImproveSF challenge centered on food justice in Central...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Government Appointments for June 15, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Alex Arredondo, 51, of Brea, has been appointed...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation including AB 1519, AB 1743 and AB 2262
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -– Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills: AB 1519 by Assemblymember Bob...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Govt. Appointments for June 13, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Robert Boneso, 50, of Paso Robles, has been...
S.F. Mayor Lee & President Chiu Introduce Measure to Reform San Francisco’s Business Tax Structure
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Board President David Chiu on Tuesday introduced a proposal to reform the...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 12, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Ryan Brooks, 41, of San Francisco, has been...
