Political Stories Top stories Jerry Brown puts crime initiative in California Supreme Court’s hands — In an effort to revive his ballot initiative to make certain nonviolent felons eligible for early parole, Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday appealed to the California Supreme Court to allow the measure to go forward. Sacramento Bee article; AP article AD 31: Early internal […]

Political Stories Top stories Gov. Brown wins temporary court victory in fight over November ballot measure — The California Supreme Court on Friday evening allowed Gov. Jerry Brownand his political allies to begin gathering voter signatures for a November ballot measure to revamp prison parole policy, a temporary victory until the justices determine whether state officials properly […]

Political Stories Top stories CD 21: Parra blocks Huerta’s bid to land state Democrat Party’s endorsement in race — Fowler City Council member Daniel Parra landed the California Democratic Party’s endorsement in caucus voting in San Jose Saturday. But his win will be challenged before the entire party Sunday. Parra blocked Democratic rival Emilio Huerta’s bid […]

Political Stories Top stories CD 21: Huerta blocks Parra, Democrat endorsement – Democratic in-fighting in the 21st Congressional District has ended in a tie as the party’s state convention wrapped up Sunday. Bakersfield attorney Emilio Huerta, appealing to the entire California Democratic Party on Sunday, succeeded in reversing an endorsement for his Democratic rival Daniel Parra […]