Politics, Government & Business in California's Inland Empire
Wednesday, April 7, 2015 – 05:15 p.m.
Tonight on the show Tim Donnelly, former gubernatorial candidate and former assemblyman, joins Lou to talk about the California drought.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – 10:30 a.m.
A twist has developed in the long-running California Charter Academy prosecution.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – 09:30 a.m.
California Governor Jerry Brown says he’s forcing residents to cut water use in light of the drought-induced water shortage.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 – 09:00 a.m.
Energy traders must have had a good time over the past week.
Published: April 7, 2015 – Updated: 3:49 p.m.
The city of Ontario asked an appellate court on Tuesday to set aside and reverse a judge’s ruling that upheld decades-old agreements that gave Los Angeles control and ownership of Ontario International Airport.
To read story by Richard K. De Atley in The Press-Enterprise, click here.
Published: April 7, 2015 – Updated: 1:12 p.m.
Palm Springs Democrat Gregory Rodriguez, former district director for Rep Raul Ruiz, D-Yucca Valley, has announced his intent to run for the 42nd Assembly District next year.
To read post by James Gan in The P-E Political Empire Blog, click here.
By Shea Johnson
Staff Writer
Posted Apr. 7, 2015 at 12:01 AM – Updated at 9:37 PM
VICTORVILLE — Fresh from a recent trip to Tel-Aviv where he toured Israeli missile defense systems, Rep. Paul Cook on Tuesday reiterated his concerns about the emerging Iranian nuclear deal in a speech dominated by his thoughts on the volatility facing the Middle East.
By Abby Phillip
April 7, 2015 at 4:48 PM
In December, a jury convicted 20-year-old Kevin Jonas Rojano-Nieto of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl. In California, that charge comes with a minimum sentence of 25 years to life.
Dan Walters
Observations on California and its politics
dwalters@sacbee.com
04/07/2015 – 8:27 PM
April is the most important month for the state budget, due to its over-reliance on personal income taxes, and every indication points to a strong flow of revenues. But it creates a political problem for Gov. Jerry Brown.
By Tiffany Hsu
April 8, 2015
An ongoing glut of crude oil will give U.S. drivers this summer the lowest seasonal gasoline prices in six years, the government predicts.
By Seema Mehta
April 7, 2015
Sen. Rand Paul’s jump into the 2016 presidential contest underscored the challenges ahead for the Kentucky Republican as he tries to move beyond his libertarian niche to find a foothold in the campaign for the White House.