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Calif. legislature passes far-reaching homeowner safeguards

July 3, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

With the legislature's passage July 2 of a far-reaching Homeowner's Bill of Rights, California is moving to lead the country in the fight against foreclosure abuse.

Calif. leading on Affordable Care Act

July 2, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

Roughly half and two-thirds of currently uninsured Californians will be covered through the ACA. It's expected to bring the state some $15 billion in federal funds each year.

Biggest public worker union elects new president

June 25, 2012 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

"You provide the safe neighborhoods, you provide the good schools, you provide the hospitals. We owe you!" Biden declared.

Parents occupy Oakland school to protest closures

June 19, 2012 By Marilyn Bechtel

Parents and teachers occupying Lakeview Elementary School since June 15 say they plan to stay until the district agrees to keep their school and four others open, reversing its decision to close them as of the...

IWW fundraiser attacked: Members tarred and feathered

June 14, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

On June 14, 1924, in San Pedro California a mob armed with clubs attacked an IWW hall, where a program was being held to raise money for for defense. They were fighting a 1923 law that...