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State Government

MCO Tax Deal Passes Legislature

February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

The California Legislature has handed Gov. Jerry Brown a victory more than a year in the making. On Monday, lawmakers approved a restructured tax on California health insurers to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit.

Hundreds Walk Off Tesla Job In Nevada Labor Dispute

February 29, 2016

(AP) — Union organizers say hundreds of construction workers walked off the job at the Tesla Motors manufacturing plant east of Reno to protest the increased hiring of out-of-state workers for less pay.

High Court Won't Hear Calif. Dispute Over Unclaimed Property

February 29, 2016

(AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear a dispute over California's system for notifying people about money left in neglected bank accounts, forgotten shares of stock or other unclaimed property.

Yosemite Sign Stolen On Eve Of Name Change

February 29, 2016

(AP) - A historic sign welcoming visitors to Yosemite National Park's Ahwahnee Hotel has been stolen on the eve of significant name changes to the park's most iconic attraction.

Arts and Lifestyle

Stockton Remembers 1989 School Shooting Through Art

February 29, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

A new art exhibit opening in Stockton in March shows how violence impacts the community.

Arts and Lifestyle

Theatre Review: B Street Breathes New Life Into 'Frankenstein'

February 29, 2016 | Jeff Hudson

The B Street Theatre’s Family Series is staging a new adaptation of “Frankenstein.” The show bypasses Hollywood cliches in favor of the source – Mary Shelley’s trailblazing novel from the 1800's.

Subcommittee Considers Possible Homeless Solutions

February 29, 2016 | Steve Milne

The subcommittee that Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson put together last month January to develop a short-term plan for dealing with homelessness holds its first public meeting this afternoon.

State Government

Brown's Tax On Health Plans Splits California GOP

February 29, 2016 | Ben Adler

California lawmakers will vote Monday on Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to restructure a tax on health insurers. The deal is intended to avoid a $1 billion state budget deficit. Democrats are expected to support the tax – but Republicans are split.

Environment

Town Hall Meeting On Lower American River Conservancy

February 29, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway.

University Of Nevada, Reno Aims To Add 400 Faculty By 2020

February 29, 2016

(AP) - The University of Nevada, Reno is aiming to add 400 faculty members by 2020.