California
Hilton workers win 18-month battle
March 8, 2011Mike Casey, Unite Here Local 2 executive director, pointed out the importance of community support to the workers' victory.
Read moreThis revolutionary “Cradle” still rocks!
February 28, 2011If you're anywhere near Los Angeles, don't miss The Cradle Will Rock, the latest addition to the tide of political plays currently flowing across Southern California stages.
Read moreControversy brews over Calif. redevelopment agencies
February 22, 2011A controversy is brewing over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to do away with local Redevelopment Agencies and return their functions to local governments.
Read moreDoomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts
February 16, 2011Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.
Read moreDemocrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers
February 11, 2011Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."
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