Profile
anderson
- Politics:Democrat
- Location:San Francisco , California
Old fight over California taxes flares anew
When California faced a major budget crisis in the early 1990s, thanks to what was then the worst recession since the Great Depression, a Republican governor – Pete Wilson – and the Legislature enacted a big, albeit temporary, increase in state taxes. Read More »
Jerry Brown says Gov. Schwarzenegger 'failed'
Jerry Brown may not be up with any paid TV commercials, but he's been active on the free talk circuit, making his case for California governor with local and national stations alike. Read More »
Nurses union seeks eBay files on Whitman 'push'
Two longtime eBay shareholders are demanding the e-commerce giant open up its records regarding a 2007 altercation between an employee and Meg Whitman, the company's then-chief executive and current candidate for governor, in an action organized by a major labor union opposed to her candidacy. Read More »
Schwarzenegger suggests ending public school superintendent's office
As if California doesn't have enough to deal with, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up a new front in the education and political wars: He wants to abolish the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Read More »
California candidates caught in a voter paradox
Californians, when asked what characteristics would most inspire them to vote for a candidate, say they really value someone who has "experience working with legislators" - like state Attorney General Jerry Brown or Sen. Barbara Boxer. Read More »
Arnold Schwarzenegger on the outs in California's Republican Party
When Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina, the Dream Team of the California GOP, joined hands at a rally celebrating their primary victories this month, there was one broad-shouldered Republican conspicuously missing from the scene: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read More »
California alternative energy legislation gets broad backing
A compromise bill in the Legislature would require privately and publicly owned electric utilities to generate a third of their power from wind, solar and other clean sources by 2020. Read More »
Walters: Budget appropriation offers clue to Capitol's true values
Members of the two-house legislative committee working on the state budget – especially its dominant Democrats – have spent much of the week lamenting that they don't have enough money to satisfy all demands, including their own. Read More »
Sen. Dave Cox undergoing cancer treatments
State Sen. Dave Cox, R-Fair Oaks, is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer that he has been fighting for 13 years, he said today. Read More »
Capitol staffers flocking to the Central Coast for SD 15 race
Capitol staffers from both parties are blanketing the Central Coast on behalf of the two major candidates hoping to fill the 15th Senate District seat recently vacated by Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado. Their efforts will continue until the June 22 election. Read More »
Brown, Whitman, & Leadership
Not too far into Wednesday morning's question and answer session with Jerry Brown, it became clear to me that the first of many differences in the looming gubernatorial battle is the implicit message both he and Meg Whitman are putting out on an essential element of governing: leadership style. Read More »
Sarah Palin, aiming to make waves in California, launches attacks on Jerry Brown
It's official: former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin clearly wants to make some waves and get some attention in California, the nation's biggest political stage in the 2010 contests. Now she's talking up Carly Fiorina again and throwing down the gauntlet to...Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown. Read More »
Carly Fiorina cruises to victory in Senate race
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina won a resounding victory in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, setting up a clash this fall with Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer in a race that will feature stark differences in both background and ideology. Read More »
Denham out front in 19th Congressional District
FRESNO -- State Sen. Jeff Denham had a solid lead early today over former Fresno Mayor Jim Patterson in battle for the Republican nomination in the 19th Congressional District. Left in the campaign dust so far were the highest-profile candidate, former Tracy Rep. Richard Pombo, and the fourth candidate, Fresno City Councilman Larry Westerlund. Read More »
Assembly committee rejects proposed CalWorks cut
Lawmakers in a budget subcommittee vigorously rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to eliminate the CalWorks program yesterday, sending staff back on a party-line vote to reconsider the cut. Read More »
Governor Schwarzenegger On Offshoring Prisoners
Governor Schwarzenegger recently voiced support for sending 20,000+ illegal inmates who are currently in California prisons to offshore prisons in Mexico. These offshore Mexican prisons will be Read More »
(1) Like (0) Doesn't Matter
Schwarzenegger on legalizing marijuana
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said today that while he remains "basically" opposed to legalizing marijuana for recreational use, he's looking forward to a debate on the issue. Read More »
Key inauguration role puts Feinstein in spotlight
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein congratulates President Barack Obama after his inauguration on Tuesday. Feinstein headed the joint congressional inauguration committee that planned the ceremony and luncheon.WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feins Read More »
Dan Walters: Obama's win doesn't mean windfall for California
When George W. Bush began running for president eight-plus years ago, he lavished attention on California, a state his father had won in 1988 but lost in 1992 as Bill Clinton captured the White House. The younger Bush campaigned in California ex Read More »
Clarey replaces Sheehan on pension fund board
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has a new board member. Patricia Clarey has joined the fund's 13-member Board of Administration, CalPERS announced Tuesday. Clarey replaces Anne Sheehan as the representative of the State Person Read More »
Health Net executive joins board of CalPERS
Patricia Clarey, also a former chief of staff to Schwarzenegger, says she won't be involved in benefits decisions. Patricia Clarey, a top healthcare company e Read More »
Cynicism takes Inauguration Day off in Los Angeles
Residents, both Democrats and Republicans, gather at churches, schools, sports bars and even curbside to celebrate the swearing-in of Barack Obama as president. Read More »
Schwarzenegger fills high-paying jobs amid budget crisis
In the midst of a $40 billion budget deficit, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed former Democratic Assemblywoman Nicole Parra to a newly created $128,124-a-year job and named former Republican Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian to a board slot with a sim Read More »
Democrats hold out hope for budget deal
Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday their "goal and expectation" is to reach a budget deal within the next two weeks that would close the state's $40 billion deficit, though they offered few details how they would get there. Senate Pre Read More »
Prop. 8 foes push new ballot measures to reverse gay marriage ban
Angered by the passage of Proposition 8, grass-roots activists are working to place measures on the ballot to reverse California's ban on same-sex unions. The sparsely financed groups are acting independently of the No on 8 Campaign, which is ch Read More »
Schwarzenegger appoints new education secretary
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed a Sacramento consultant as education secretary, the fifth person to hold the post in as many years. Read More »
California's Democratic gubernatorial prospects test the waters at inauguration
WASHINGTON – California's Democratic gubernatorial rivals have been quietly advancing their ambitions amid the inaugural celebrations. Lt. Gov. John Garamendi said Wednesday that he's hired his new national fundraiser and lined up fresh sup Read More »
3 dead, ten wounded in Belgium daycare stabbings
A man went on a rampage at a Belgium day care center today, stabbing two young children and a female worker to death and sending 10 other children to the hospital, officials said. Read More »
Wall Street headed for big sell-off
Investors are set for a big sell-off today on Wall Street as many corporate earnings reports are falling short of estimates and the British economy has been officially declared in recession. Read More »
Rocky Delgadillo eases into 2010 race for California attorney general
L.A. city attorney can start fundraising for a statewide campaign, spokesman says. Delgadillo lost to Jerry Brown in the 2006 Democratic primary, but Brown might run for governor. Thr Read More »
California could reap $21.5 billion from U.S. stimulus plan
WASHINGTON – A new analysis shows that California would get a whopping $21.5 billion under an economic stimulus plan that's expected to be approved by the House next week, making it the biggest winner among the 50 states. That's according t Read More »
Union rally demands a budget fix
Cassendra Bedford of Los Angeles, center in pink gloves, joins in the budget-deficit chants by the Service Employees International Union at the Capitol on Friday.About 1,000 state workers and their supporters rallied on the state Capitol's sou Read More »
Biggest Losers of California's New Budget
Where are the cuts exactly within the child welfare programs?
California first-time jobless claims drop for third week
I think now that most people feel the downturn has bottomed out, companies are more willing to take on debt and investment.
Wells posts record profit in 2nd quarter
Really like to see in all sectors in our country :)
Schwarzenegger pushes fire-fighting fee on home insurance
Tax the rich. Tax corporate profits and unearned wealth. Tax the churches and all their property. This is just a full scale war of the rich on working people with the rich using the government, all of it, as their executive committee and armed weapon.
California to pay owners to scrap high-pollution cars
Stupid idea's from people who know nothing. Really, is now the best time for a program like this? and what they are going to do with this junks? Let's fine drivers of older cars and that will also give an incentive to buy cleaner cars and help out with the budget.
Democratic plan to fix budget headed for defeat
To solve our problem with cuts only you'll need to cut police, fire, street repairs, maybe close a prison or two, dozens if not hundreds of schools, etc. But if you don't have enough to make ends meet, basic advice is to cut spending and increase income. At least think about what California will look like in 20 years.
City College trustees irked by naming idea
Nothing wrong with this plan. Universities have been naming endowments and buildings for years after individuals and corporations that have donated money. How about the Haas Business School for one?
Teens find summer work in gov't stimulus package
Every time my teenager received a paycheck, Federal and State taxes were already taken out on only $8 an hour. Even on the first check of a part time job. So yes, some of the money does go back.
Schwarzenegger, other state officials want to dump prison health czar
$8 billion for prison health care reform!!! Thank god the legislature also thinks this guy is nuts.
Schwarzenegger fills high-paying jobs amid budget crisis
I didn't even know those jobs were open I could of applied! So how does this help our budget deficit again?
Schwarzenegger fills high-paying jobs amid budget crisis
I'd like to know how much of the 10 percent the Administration has actually "saved" since the Governor invoked his order to cut costs.
Clarey replaces Sheehan on pension fund board
I hope, she can do well with her 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors.
Got something to share?
Submit news, events, video, etc. to Campaigns That Matter.
Furloughs immediately canceled for thousands of state workers
Good common sense approach by a judge. Anyhow, congrats to all state employees