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Voter Registration Increases In California

October 31, 2014 | Contact Katie Orr

Millions of Californians are registered to vote in next week’s election, and an increasing number of them are registering without a party preference.

Rain Dampens The Region, Not The Giants Celebration

October 31, 2014

A much-needed, if poorly timed, storm is rolling through drought-parched California.

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Poll: Props 1, 47 In Good Shape; 45, 46 Stumbling

October 31, 2014 | Ben Adler

A new Field Poll suggests two of California’s statewide ballot measures are in position to pass – despite only polling slightly above majority support.

Swearengin, Yee Face Off In Race For State Controller

October 31, 2014 | Ben Adler

Republicans don’t often win statewide races in California these days. But their best shot this year could be the campaign for state Controller.

Business Journal: Downtown Arena Groundbreaking, Volcano Corp., Dos Coyotes Border Grill, Artists Lofts

October 31, 2014 | Marianne Russ

It's Friday and that means it's time to check in with Jack Robinson of the Sacramento Business Journal.

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Brown, Kashkari Getting Nearly All Their Campaign Money From Big Donors

October 30, 2014 | Ben Adler

A report from the consumer advocacy group CalPIRG shows big-money donors to Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown and Republican challenger Neel Kashkari far out-number people giving fewer than than $200.

California Releases Comprehensive Water Plan

October 30, 2014 | Amy Quinton

The California Department of Water Resources has released its plan for how to manage water for the next 40 years. It will require investing billions of dollars over the next decade.

Water Use Drops In Sacramento Region in September

October 30, 2014 | Amy Quinton

Overall water use decreased again in September compared to last year in the Sacramento region. Water providers are also pumping less groundwater, despite a heavier reliance on it in the drought.

Judge Approves Stockton Bankruptcy Plan

October 30, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

A judge has granted final approval of the City of Stockton's two-billion-dollar bankruptcy recovery plan.

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Brown's Barnstorming Tour Continues

October 30, 2014 | Ben Adler

Governor Jerry Brown is continuing his barnstorming tour of California. He’s campaigning not for his own re-election on Tuesday but for two statewide ballot measures.