Robert Klein, Art Torres and Jonathon Thomas. Photo courtesy of the California Stem Cell ReportThe man considered to be the father of the $12 billion California stem cell agency popped up in the news twice this month, once in a $38 million Sacramento lawsuit and then again as the host this month of a Biden campaign fundraiser whose tickets cost as much as $100,000.
Sen. Mike McGuire, photo by APNew Senate pro Tem Mike McGuire announced his Senate Democratic Leadership Team and committee membership assignments for the 2024 Legislative year. The Senate Rules Committee will ratify the committee memberships next Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Curt Pringle, who arrived in Sacramento as a brash 29-year-old conservative Republican in 1988, became the first Republican Assembly speaker in a generation, and likely the last Republican to hold that post for many years to come. In this newly published oral history interview, the former Assembly leader provides a first-hand account of the battle for the speakership following the 1994 election in which Republicans gained a shaky 41-39 seat majority in the 80-seat Assembly, but lost that majority when Republican Paul Horcher sided with Democrats to retain Willie Brown as speaker.
Judy Yee, photo by Scott Duncan photographyJudy Yee, legislative director for Assemblymember Luz Rivas, isn’t just focused on her own career. She is looking to lift up those who have come behind her.
Image by Laura Faraci, ShutterstockLong ignored or blocked by local officials and confusing laws – while tacitly expected to provide care for severely mentally ill relatives – families are mobilizing in growing numbers, exerting major influence over state legislation and public policy, and protesting county resistance to strong new laws mandating intervention, care and treatment.
Image by Africa StudioFor Capitol Weekly’s third and final story for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we look at some of the most commonly debated policy options for combating pimps and other sex traffickers.
Sakari Harnden, Chase Comanche, Marayna Rogers. Photo credit TwitterWith January designated as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Capitol Weekly is examining the scourge of sex trafficking. In part two of this three-part series, we take a closer look at the high-profile arrest of Stockton Kings player Chance Comanche in the murder of a sex worker, and offer a glimpse into not only how that world operates, but also just how intertwined it is with popular culture.
Sen. Shannon Grove and fellow Republicans discuss SB 14. Photo by AP.With January designated as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Capitol Weekly is examining a little-understood plague on our society – sex trafficking. Over the course of a few stories this month, we’ll explore the nuances of this horrific crime, its cultural influences and possible reform options.
Emma Manoukian Chung, photo by Scott Duncan, Capitol WeeklyIf anyone is up for a good challenge, it’s Emma Manoukian Chung. At 23 years old, Manoukian Chung had her sights set on a job at Bicker, Castillo, Fairbanks & Spitz Public Affairs (BCFS). Sure enough, they weren’t hiring. Undeterred, she pitched herself to the team, and before long, she was working on some of
Image by EviartDuring his time as governor, Gavin Newsom has not been shy about using the gubernatorial bully pulpit to prod lawmakers to take up causes he feels passionately about. Advocates for greater regulation of social media sites like Meta, X, Instagram and Tik Tok hope this is the year he does the same for their cause as well.