Prosecutors: Ex-State Sen. Ron Calderon To Plead GuiltyJune 13, 2016(AP) - The Los Angeles U.S. attorney's office says former California state Sen. Ron Calderon has agreed to plead guilty to a corruption charge.
State GovernmentEx-Assemblyman Pleads Guilty In Ex-Senator Brother's CaseJune 6, 2016(AP) - A former California assemblyman says in court records that he concealed bribes his state senator brother accepted in exchange for favorable legislation.
California CountsProposition 50: Should Legislature Be Able To Suspend Lawmakers Without Pay?May 23, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s November ballot will be jammed with statewide propositions, but there’s just one measure in the June primary. Prop 50, which stems from scandals that hit the state Senate, would allow the Legislature to suspend lawmakers without pay. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats Downplay Loss Of Supermajority In SenateMarch 3, 2014 | Katie OrrDemocrats in the California legislature are starting the month down two Senators. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democrats Lose Supermajority With Calderon's Leave of Absence March 3, 2014 | Ben AdlerSen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) is taking an indefinite leave of absence to fight corruption and bribery charges stemming from an undercover FBI sting operation.