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California Prison Crisis
Series of related stories for the News Ink web site. California's prison crisis. One is about lawmakers perspective on recidivism increases as the state deals with overcrowding prisons. State and National Awards
Judges praised the coverage of a disaster in the Bay Area, calling the writing extraordinary work under extreme pressure and harsh conditions.
Energy crisis produces rolling blackouts
Web news story about Californians rolling blackouts. It marked the latest chapter in the worsening energy crisis in the nation's biggest state.
Winner-Take-All Electoral System
National story written for CNS Wire service about a bill in California Legislature proposing to change the state's election so that selection of the electoral is not political. Let's make a deal
News story about California's efforts to entice businesses to the state while trying to hold on to existing businesses. National Business-to-Business magazine's cover story.
California's changing Political Power
Web news story about Californian election.
Human Interest VA Denies Healthcare to Local Vets
Story for the web news site, News Ink, about how area Baby Boomer men, who served in the military, are overwhelming local VA medical centers seeking healthcare. Doctors report having to manage as many as 4,000 patients. The patients say they are not receiving adequate care.
Keeping pace with consumer demand
A-1 story about how businesses meet consumer demand while struggling to comply with strict environmental regulations.
In-depth Government / Politics
California Water Wars
A-1 story about CalFed and the stakeholder's strife over how the state and feds are handling the water shortage. Article looks at the issues and what remedies are examined. Clean Air bills collide with classic-car businesses
RB broke this story and was the only reporter to get an exclusive interview with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. A-1 story about a package of bills introduced in the Legislature to reduce smog in the central valley. One of the bills aimed at forcing classic cars to meet current emission standards, sparked the creation of the nation’s largest classic car association with the clout of many businesses and Jay Leno.
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Business Clash of special interest groups A-1 story about Governor Schwarzenegger's vow to put initiatives on the ballot as a way to get around a non-cooperating legislature. Before most measures were filed, many special interest groups began a political dogfight to keep the governor's usual supporters busy fighting a plethora of measures targeting businesses. Prop 209 battles rage on 10 years later A-1 story about businesses and nonprofit groups legal battles against government agencies for not enforcing, and or, defending Prop 209. Nearly 10 years after voters overwhelmingly approved the initiative, many activists say nothing has changed. Realtors versus banks
A-1 story about the real estate industry's efforts to defeat two bills in Washington D.C. that would allow the banking industry to provide realtor services, thereby making a lender a one-stop shop for home buyers.
Legal BIA Landmark Lawsuit A-1 in-depth story about when Sacramento County Supervisors enacted the nation's most far reaching inclusionary zoning, they anticipated developers would howl for awhile. Instead, the BIA filed what is anticipated to be a landmark lawsuit that if victorious, will turn California upside down. Cities suing Counties to stop development projects A-1 in-depth story about when Sacramento County Supervisors enacted the nation's most far reaching inclusionary zoning, they anticipated developers would howl for awhile. Instead, the BIA filed what is anticipated to be a landmark lawsuit that if victorious, will turn California upside down. Munies lose whistle blower protection A-1 story about U.S. Supreme Court's decision that strips local governments protections from lawsuits under the False Claim Act, more commonly known as Whistle Blower complaints. Investigative News Story Redevelopment Funds for Fraud Investigative story about the use the redevelopment funds for a fraudulent scheme and campagn contributions. |
