Stateline News Roundup

Jerry Brown says Latin 'makes you smarter than everybody'

Southern California weighs in on Jerry Brown's water plan(2)

California teachers union backs governor's budget plan

Jerry Brown downplays analyst's budget forecast, pledges to 'stay the course'

$500 million cap-and-trade loan to state hits wall of opposition

Eric Garcetti faces tough tests when he takes office as mayor

Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate(2)

Bell is on the brink of a fiscal crisis, audit says

The road to Eric Garcetti's election romp

Geography has a role in elective surgery decisions, study finds

UnitedHealth, Aetna and Cigna opt out of California insurance exchange

Cal State trustees appoint new Cal State L.A president, others

Decision on statewide facilities bond will have to wait until 2014

California community colleges add summer classes

Her job -- Stopping wage theft

State budget cuts threaten Temecula courthouse

Apple will bring manufacturing to Texas. Sorry, Elk Grove

Supplier urged use of banned Bay Bridge rods

California bill would prevent genetic-testing firms from using surreptitiously obtained DNA

Bell city manager calls state audit unfair, defends reform progress

Two veteran Sacramento lawmakers win L.A. City Council seats

Disability-rights advocates flock to Capitol for day of lobbying

Southern California weighs in on Jerry Brown's water plan

In his own words -- California Gov. Jerry Brown has business people rolling in laughter

Audits detail side jobs for state managers

Democrats win California Assembly seat as GOP gains in Senate

Eric Garcetti's mayoral victory attributed largely to Wendy Greuel's result in San Fernando Valley

Court receiver says Brown ignores prison conditions

Utah, Nev., Calif. get water conservation grants

GED testing enters the computer age in California

Jerry Brown officials ponder how to recover those dimes

Census Bureau says California 36th in school spending

Strike at UC medical centers continues; more picketing Wednesday

Legislative Dems want to restore budget cuts, but priorities differ

Loophole in health care law could stick doctors with tab

Duncan defends preschool funding proposal to House committee

Budget plan makes foster youth a priority, but takes away dedicated funding

LAO takes cautious tone on Brown’s plan to put $1b into common core

Environmentalists lobby to change Brown's proposal for cap and trade funds

Sen. Ricardo Lara cancels Las Vegas fundraiser

Costly tax loophole remains open

South Bay’s Rep. Mike Honda picks up big Asian-American endorsements — including Obama’s sister

CalPERS alleges attorney misconduct

Fire camps key to reducing prison overcrowding

$500 million cap-and-trade loan to state hits wall of opposition

Calif. to post raw campaign filings online daily

Mayor's race -- Garcetti's lead over Greuel widens to eight points

Payroll meltdown keeps costing California

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Value of California workers' comp system rises

New talks could save Prop. 13 reform for commercial property taxes

L.A. election turnout -- Few are expected at polls today; some say change is needed

Calif. bill would strip secrecy from health agency

Jerry Brown, on script, urges Berkeley graduates to combat climate change

San Diego leaders urge funding for early childhood education

California won't get relief from No Child Left Behind law

California won't try again for No Child Left Behind waiver

CA, feds suspend talks on latest NCLB waiver application

UC schools draw record application numbers; UCLA as exclusive as Tufts — for state students

Bill to add class offerings at higher price passes Assembly

California's political power couple collaborate, compromise

California Senate acts to clarify legality of medical cannabis

CaliforniaTea Party founder suing IRS over scandal

Online poker bill still no sure bet

Las Vegas casino hosts fundraiser for California senator on eve of key vote

Jerry Brown on Bay Bridge -- 'First we want to make it safe'

Expert -- Replace at-risk Bay Bridge rods

Lawmakers seek probe as doubts are raised on Bay Bridge opening

Analyst projects $3.2 billion higher state revenues than Jerry Brown

Group urges parents to keep kids home on Harvey Milk Day

Study finds governments imposing fewer layoffs and hiring freezes

Medicaid opposition underscores states' healthcare disparities

Democrats seeking office have their eye on Sacramento

Analyst disputes Brown's budget outlook as too glum

Dems urged to use legislative muscle

State lawmakers’ pay cleared for hike

Inmates crucial in fighting wildfires

Letters show rift over San Onofre nuclear repairs

California oil tax push would direct new funds to schools

State dairymen seek bigger share of whey windfall

Bill ensures paid family leave for Calif. workers

Education official commutes from Los Angeles

Nevada Medical Board, just whom do you serve?

No A's for state lawmakers from UC students

California bills on firearms, violence clear hurdles(2)

California state worker unions lose ruling on loss of holidays

Assembly backs limiting immigrants' vulnerability when arrested

California reduces hours of help line for jobless, citing federal cuts

California community colleges plan to boost summer programs

Condoms for prisoners and porn stars debated by Legislature

Bill would prohibit ticketing cars at broken parking meters

California bills on firearms, violence clear hurdles

Jerry Brown's plan could increase future school costs

California Gov. Jerry Brown promises prison legislation

Assembly votes to ban lead ammunition for hunting

Judge to hear lawsuit over high-speed rail bonds

Assembly passes ‘Trust Act' easing deportation law

Illegal immigrants would be harder to deport under Assembly bill

California Senate approves measures aimed at reducing gun violence

State funds could allow for pay raises for elected officials

Report says post-prison arrests down, repeat offenses up