CPF-sponsred legislation that gives the public new tools to hold local redevelopment agencies accountable has been signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Assembly Bill 936 requires that RDA fund-swapping by cities be subject to full public inquiry.
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...Get your limited edition 10th anniversary 9/11 tribute painting by retired Santa Clara City firefighter Frank Walsh. Giclee, lithographs and posters available. All proceeds benefit the California Fire Foundation.
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...California's active and retired public workers got some good news as CalPERS continues its strong recovery from the stock meltdown. Preliminary figures from the world's largest pension fund showed growth of nearly 21% -- its best year since 1997.
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...CPF-sponsored legislation allowing local fire departments to be reimbursed by the federal government for Medi-Cal emergency transport services is on its way to Governor Brown. Assembly Bill 678, authored by Assemblyman Richard Pan, won final approval Tuesday.
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...Firefighter teams from Woodland, Sacramento Metro and Davis have advanced into the final round of competition for the annual California State Fair's Firehouse Challenge. The final round of cooking is scheduled for Sunday, July 31.
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