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Governor Commutes Sentence Of Grandmother Accused Of Baby Killing

Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday commuted the sentence of a 52-year-old woman convicted of shaking her baby grandson to death, saying significant doubts surround her conviction.

2012/04/06

Cal States Plan To Freeze Enrollment At Most Campuses In 2013

The California State University system is planning on closing spring admissions at most campuses next year, and more enrollment cuts could be added if voters reject Governor Jerry Brown’s measure to raise taxes.

2012/03/19

Governor Brown Denies Parole For Prom Night Shooter

Governor Jerry Brown has reversed a parole board decision to release a prisoner convicted of shooting and killing a 17-year-old girl on prom night in Anaheim.

2012/03/17

Governor Jerry Brown Strikes Deal To Get Tax Plan On November Ballot

California Governor Jerry Brown Wednesday announced that he had struck a deal to get his tax hike plan on the ballot in November.

2012/03/14

Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff To Honor Marines Killed In Chopper Collision

California Governor Jerry Brown says flags are flying at half-staff to honor the Marines killed in this week’s helicopter collision.

2012/02/25

Gov. Brown Repeal Proposal Would Allow Shelter Euthanasia After 72 Hours

Pet advocates are fighting like cats and dogs to stop a deficit-slashing proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown that aims to save $23 million by ending reimbursements to animal shelters for the cost of keeping strays alive.

2012/02/14

LAUSD Superintendent Asks For Tax Increase To Help Pay For Full School Year

Wednesday night was a tough one for LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy, who tried to convince parents and homeowners that a steep tax was necessary to balance the district’s massive budget.

2012/01/25

Feds Deny Assistance To Windswept San Gabriel Valley Cities

in the San Gabriel Valley affected by last month’s windstorm were denied federal reimbursement for cleanup and repair costs.

2012/01/20

Governor Brown Prepares State Of The State Address

As he prepares his State of the State address to be delivered Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown finds himself on the defensive over a number of issues.

2012/01/15

Grandmother Seeking Clemency In ‘Shaken Baby’ Case Breaks Her Silence

Governor Jerry Brown is considering granting clemency for a 51-year-old woman convicted of shaking her infant grandson to death.

2011/12/31

Gov. Brown Seeks Disaster Loans For SoCal Windstorm Cleanup

Gov. Jerry Brown wants Washington to help families and businesses fix damage from last month’s windstorm in Southern California.

2011/12/15

Governor Brown Seeks Pension Reforms, Raising Retirement Age

Gov. Jerry Brown will propose sweeping rollbacks to public employee pension benefits, including raising the retirement age to 67 for new employees who are not public safety workers.

2011/10/26

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Minors To Get STD Vaccine

Gov. Jerry Brown has waded into the national debate over child vaccinations for sexually transmitted diseases, signing a bill allowing children as young as 12 to get vaccinated without their parents’ consent.

2011/10/09

Governor Brown Signs California Dream Act Into Law

Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Dream Act into law today, greatly pleasing Los Angeles state Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, the bill’s sponsor.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/08

Villaraigosa Blasts State’s Plan To Transfer Inmates To LA

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined city officials in speaking out against California’s plan to move state prisoners to local jails to relieve overcrowding.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/10/03