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  • Santa Clara Voters Approve Measure A

    San Jose, CA—Santa Clara County voters took an historic step November 8, 2016 by addressing the most pressing challenge facing residents—the lack of affordable housing. The results counted so far show the Measure A campaign for affordable housing winning with over 67% of the votes cast.   “We are thrilled...
  • Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Calif

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday November 9th, 2016, recreational use of marijuana became legal in California – but there are a few important details about the new law. It now is legal for adults age 21 and older to...
  • Pelosi Statement on 2016 Election

    Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the results of the 2016 election: “The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of our democracy.  After an election in which Donald Trump won the electoral college and Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, we have...
  • Líderes de CA sobre la Elección Presidencial

    SACRAMENTO – El presidente del Senado de California, Pro Tempore, Kevin de León (D-Los Ángeles) y el presidente de la Asamblea de California, Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount), emitieron la siguiente declaración sobre los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales del miércoles 9 de noviembre de 2016: Hoy despertamos sintiéndonos extranjeros en...
  • CA Leaders on the Presidential Election

    SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) and California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) released the following statement on the results of the President election on Wednesday November 9th, 2016: Today, we woke up feeling like strangers in a foreign land, because yesterday Americans...
  • National Adoption Month

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A new study finds that adopted children of same-sex couples experience no differences from peers being raised by households with a male and a female. Rachel Farr, a developmental psychologist and psychology professor at the University of Kentucky, studied nearly 100...
  • ‘Yes’ on A for Our Neighbors

    Father Jon Pedigo Director of Peace and Justice Projects, Dioses of San Jose Being a disciple of Christ requires a willingness to put others first. If we wish to be his disciple, we must be ready to embrace the leper, protect the widow and orphan, and love our enemy....
  • Props 65 & 67: Clearing Up the Confusion

    Mary Kuhlman California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California voters soon will decide if the state’s ban on plastic shopping bags will stay or blow in the wind. The 2014 ban is on hold pending the outcome of Proposition 67, a simple referendum asking voters to decide whether or...
  • California Making Strides in Youth Prison

    Mary Kuhlman California News Service   SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California stands out for its work in turning young lives around, according to a new report on youth prisons. The Annie E. Casey Foundation research pulls together evidence of the ineffectiveness of youth correctional facilities, showing they are expensive and...
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