Much has already been made of the recent debate between GOP Gubernatorial hopefuls Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner, both of whom have been engaged in a months long, no-holds-barred war for the nomination.

One of the few things supporters and opponents of Proposition 14 agree on is that it doesn’t create an “open” primary.  Backers of Proposition 14 contend that its system increases the chances of smaller party candidates reaching the November ballot and elected office. 

Independent-minded Congressman, Dr. Ron Paul, is warning that America is following the same path to war with Iran as it did with Iraq. 

Caltrain, which runs from San Francisco down the peninsula past San Jose to Gilroy, transports thousands of riders each day, many of them commuters. They are facing a severe budget shortfall, and say they need to convert to a modern electric-powered system which would be faster, with more frequent service.

The California state Senate has voted unanimously to repeal legislation which allowed county jail inmates a chance at an earlier release than otherwise would be permitted.