No More Furloughs
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA CANCELS FURLOUGHS FOR 4,100 CLERICAL EMPLOYEES LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa announced the suspension of all furloughs for the City’s 4,100 clerical employees, whose bargaining unit ratified a…
Feuer Honored as Champion of the Environment
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) (pictured below) has been honored as an “Environmental Champion” by Green California, a network of environmental, health and justice organizations that…
From The Sidelines 5-16-11
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist As we all know, the California financial and pay systems are broken. What I’m having trouble understanding is the annual pay and benefits that total…
Mike Gatto’s Bill to Curb Municipal Salary and Pension Excesses Clears Major Hurdle
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly’s Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee unanimously passed AB 1184 authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). The legislation…
Mayor Villariagosa Endorsed By League of Conservation Voters
City Council members also get early backing from leading environmental organization. The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) announced its endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa in his bid for a…
A letter from Al Gore on Global Climate Changes
A few weeks ago I read John and Teresa’s book, This Moment on Earth. I found the stories within, about men and women fighting the great fight for our environment,…
Congressman Berman Votes For Budget – Invest in California, Families and USA
Washington, D.C. – A few weeks ago, the House passed a fiscally responsible budget with the right priorities for America’s families. “I am proud to have voted for this budget,”…