Dan Morain
CALmatters
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Newsom vents on blackouts as PG&E begins restoring power, Becerra's privacy rules, and an idea for homeless courts
Politicians pile on PG&E over power shutdown. Race is on to implement privacy rules. Homeless courts proposal may be headed to ballot. → Read More
He used to take NRA money. Now, he leads efforts to pass gun control measures
Rep. Mike Thompson is a gun owner, hunter, and Vietnam veteran, and he recalls how in simpler times, the NRA made its name by teaching kids about gun safety. The Napa Valley Democrat is, in short, ideally cast to lead congressional Democrats’ efforts to push for gun control measures, a role he fully embraced after the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012. → Read More
Sen. Tony Mendoza has no shame, but he does have plenty of campaign cash
Sen. Tony Mendoza was defiant as he quit, attacking Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León and saying he might run for his seat. He could win. → Read More
California lead paint initiative also serves paint industry
After losing a $1.15 billion court judgment, paint companies are pushing an initiative that would pass $2 billion cost to Californians. → Read More
Republican tax cut would hurt California veterans
As often happens in Washington, the simple has become tangled. A corporate and middle class tax cut has morphed into a gift basket for the rich, paid for by the rest of us. → Read More
Kamala Harris confronts Facebook, Twitter, Google over Russian meddling
Facebook, Twitter and Google are now part of our elections. But these American-born companies have responsibility to us all. → Read More
Former Obama aide Buffy Wicks runs for CA Assembly
Former Obama aides are running for mayors, city council seats, legislatures, Congress, governors and attorney general. Buffy Wicks seeks an Assembly seat. → Read More
Trump’s failure on Charlottesville; we want to tell you about Austin Tice
The Take for Monday, from The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board → Read More
Their son has a rare genetic disorder. But here’s why they don’t give up hope.
As Trump threatens Obama-era funding for rare diseases, a 1977 California law has been a life-saver for disabled children such as the son of Fresno policeman Will McCarty and the daughter of Capitol lobbyist Joe Lang. → Read More
Lobbyist Joe Lang fights for research funding for daughter's syndrome, PP2R5D
Jordan Lang has a rare genetic mutation. Her father, lobbyist Joe Lang, is on a mission to help her and children like her. → Read More
Gov. Brown prepares for a new climate battle, and it probably will cost you
Governor Jerry Brown’s aides have been negotiating and, yes, compromising with Republicans, and industry representatives on a cap-and-trade extension. Industry consultants are preparing an ad blitz intended to persuade lawmakers – and you – to support it. → Read More
This cute doll can spy on your kid. Why doesn’t the Legislature seem to care?
German authorities ban the My Friend Cayla doll. In the U.S. and California, the creepy-cute, internet-enabled toy remains on the market, invading children’s privacy. → Read More
Jerry Brown sends a message to water agencies on the Delta tunnels – and it’s direct
Gov. Jerry Brown’s tenure in the corner office is ticking away, and decision time on the twin Delta tunnels is upon California. → Read More
Death of 6-year-old boy exposes the rotten politics of California’s Capitol
Caleb Sears’ family learned tragedy on March 13, 2015, when the little boy died during oral surgery. Now they have discovered the ways of Sacramento. → Read More
How $3 million in political donations stands in the way of justice for this boy's death
Caleb Sears’ family learned tragedy on March 13, 2015, when the little boy died during oral surgery. Now they have discovered the ways of Sacramento. → Read More
How $3 million in political donations stands in the way of justice for this boy's death
Caleb Sears’ family learned tragedy on March 13, 2015, when the little boy died during oral surgery. Now they have discovered the ways of Sacramento. → Read More
How $3 million in political donations stands in the way of justice for this boy's death
Caleb Sears’ family learned tragedy on March 13, 2015, when the little boy died during oral surgery. Now they have discovered the ways of Sacramento. → Read More
The woman from Fiddletown who brought an end to 107.9 The End
In 2007, Jennifer Strange died after competing in a radio contest put on by 107.9-The End, owned by Entercom Communications. Sue Wilson, an advocate for public interest broadcasting, challenged Entercom’s license, and in the process reaffirmed the notion that radio corporations must be responsible. → Read More
Senator Schwarzenegger? Not likely
Many old politicians find they never quite get over it. And so there Arnold Schwarzenegger is, giving interviews and tweeting about the notion of spreading redistricting reform to other states. → Read More
Putin, condoms, kangaroos and other swamp things
The Federal Election Commission’s shriveling doesn’t portend well for democracy, not in these times when billions are spent every two years on federal campaigns, and foreign influence in elections is more than mere fear. → Read More