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Jerry Hill Advocates Majority Vote for Presidential…

Assemblyman Jerry Hill held a press conference in the South San Francisco Conference Center…
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Our State Legislators Get A+ in College Degrees

California leads the nation in the percent of state legislators who are college graduates,…
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Java with Jerry

Meet Belmont’s State Assemblymember, Jerry Hill, at Cafe Mossant this Wednesday.
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New Testing Unveiled for California Schools, Would Reduce…

The state superintendent's plan would emphasize critical thinking skills. Some STAR testing…
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Legislation Puts California on the Electoral Map

As the election fast approaches, Assemblyman Hill urges consideration of a proposal to…
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Portola Redwoods Among 70 Parks Slated To Close

Park to shutter in July 2012, officials say.
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High-Speed Rail Costs Soar to $98.1 Billion

Long-awaited business plan touts economic, environmental benefits, but comes with massive…
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State Senate Passes Funding for High Speed Rail

With Friday's 21-16 vote, the bill will now go to Governor Jerry Brown
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Poll: Do You Agree With High-Speed Rail Vote?

Some Belmont leaders and residents are speaking out on the state Legislature's approval of $8…
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Free Online Database Reveals Super PAC Money, Ballot Funding

Berkeley's MapLight offers 'Voter's Edge' for California, revealing campaign contributions,…
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Gordon Provides Details of High Speed Rail Bill

There's more than just High Speed Rail within the framework of Senate Bill 1029 that was…
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State Analyst: Drop High Speed Rail Funding

Legislative Analyst's Office finds new business plan to be long on promises, short on secure…
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800,000 Signatures Gathered to Repeal CA Death Penalty

California voters may be able to replace the death penalty with life in prison without parole.
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State Senate Passes First New Bill to Reduce Gun Violence

A group of Democrats authored SB 140, the first new gun control bill to pass since the Newtown…
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State Allows Cities To Become Less Transparent

In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local…
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Watchdog Group Launches Petition to Protect Brown Act

Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of…
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Poll: State Prop Would Add $1 To Cost Of Cigarettes

Not surprisingly, Prop 29 is opposed by the tobacco industry. What do you think?
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How to Keep Your Current Property Tax Base When You Move

If you’ve thought of moving but were frightened at the prospect of your property taxes…
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Jerry Hill Announces 'Oughta Be a Law' Contest

The contest is open to all constituents of the 13th Senate District, including Belmont and San…
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Is Transitional Kindergarten Really That Hard to Fund?

State Senator Joe Simitian, who authored the law requiring TK in California, says it shouldn't…
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Report: Caltrain Electrification Could Pump Billions Into…

Report comes days before critical budget deadline in Sacramento.
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R.I.P. Belmont RDA

New development projects in the city will require some creativity.
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Leland Yee: Stop the Cronyism and Open Government Doors

Today marks the beginning of Sunshine Week in California to promote government transparency.
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Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in June 5 Election

Eligible voters must register by May 21.
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Deadline Approaches for RDA Winddown

"It's much more of a formidable task than anyone imagined."
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Op-Ed: 'At-Large' Elections vs. By District

Measure B would change the way San Mateo County elects its county supervisors by changing its…
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Peninsula Leaders React to High Speed Rail Funding

Following the Legislature’s approval last week of $8 billion in funding; Assemblyman Rich…
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Yee Says Death Threats Won't Deter His Gun Control Efforts

The local state senator's life was threatened recently, and homemade explosives and a loaded…
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Peninsula Politicians Advocate for Biotech Business

Politicians gathered in Belmont on Friday to discuss how to keep biotechnology in the Bay…
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Jail Concerns: Budget Prioritized Over Public Safety?

A state rule bars the legislature from considering new laws that add to the prison population.…
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