By Joe Nelson
Posted: 11/14/2012 07:52:31 PM PST

San Bernardino’s former chief financial officer for redevelopment has filed a $2 million claim against the city, alleging she was wrongfully fired for reporting alleged corruption at City Hall including time card fraud and misuse of public funds.

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Canan Tasci
Posted: 11/14/2012 05:06:02 PM PST
Updated: 11/14/2012 05:12:19 PM PST

CHINO HILLS – Councilwoman Gwenn Norton-Perry voted against extending City Manager Mike Fleager contract at Tuesday’s council meeting.

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Capitol Alert
The latest on California politics and government
November 14, 2012

It’s official: Democrats now have their Assembly supermajority.

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By Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times
November 14, 2012, 8:52 p.m.

SACRAMENTO — Although a modest deficit will linger into next year, California’s finances are poised for marked improvement as the state reaps the benefits of newly approved taxes and the economy continues to recover, the Legislature’s top budget advisor said Wednesday.

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By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
November 14, 2012

Southern California’s real estate market bucked the typical fall slowdown last month, with buyers snapping up pricier homes and sales roaring up 18% over the prior month.

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