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Millions worldwide march peacefully to end bigotry and discrimination. The narrow passage of California Proposition 8, the same-sex marriage ban, has led to world-wide protests demanding an end to intolerance and unfairness against lesbians and gays. During Saturday´s "National Day of Protest" hundreds of thousands of Americans took to the streets in major cities across the United States. The protestors carried home-made signs, banners, and American flags while others held hands and chanted slogans demanding equality. In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. Since June 16 – the date the ruling took effect – over 18,000 same-sex couples have been married in the state. Co... more
 
A State Auditor´s review of five large state agencies has discovered improper disposal of hazardous electronic waste contrary to state requirements. The audit was requested by Assembly Members Fiona Ma (D-San Franciso), Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) and Jared Huffman (D- San Rafael). All three lawmakers have sought legislative remedies for the burgeoning problem of hazardous waste and toxic materials in California. The State Auditor´s report included a review of the disposal practices of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Highway Patrol (CHP), Caltrans, the Calfornia Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Employment Development Department (EDD). According to the report issued November 18th, the Department of ... more
LONG BEACH – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, a California State University trustee, today joined 150 protesters in Long Beach to fight the proposed state budget cuts that will prevent 10,000 qualified students from being admitted to CSU campuses and reduce the quality of education of California´s future workforce. The California Faculty Association, Alliance for CSU, students and State Employees Trade Council demonstrated outside the CSU trustee meeting and are backing Garamendi´s plan to take the fight to the people of California. "You cannot have the best educated workforce on the cheap. We have put the education system on a starvation diet and each and every year it becomes weaker," Garamendi said. "Students now tak... more
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today urged the California Supreme Court to accept review of the legal challenges to Proposition 8 and for this matter of widespread concern to be "promptly resolved." "The profound importance of the issues raised by Proposition 8 warrants that this matter be reviewed and promptly resolved by the California Supreme Court." Attorney General Brown said. In a set of briefs filed with the Court today, Attorney General Brown wrote that: "review by this Court is necessary to ensure uniformity of decision, finality and certainty for the citizens of California. The constitutionality of the change created by Proposition 8 impacts whether same-sex marriages may issue in Califo... more
SACRAMENTO - Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, who serves as a University of California regent and a California State University trustee, said today´s announcement that the CSU system will eliminate 10,000 admission spots for the 2009-10 school year will in the long-term damage California´s economy and ability to compete. "The bottom line is there will be 10,000 qualified California graduating students from the largest high school senior class ever in California´s history who will not get into the CSU system because of budget cuts and the probability that next year´s budget will be even worse," Lieutenant John Garamendi said. "The other bottom line is the Community Colleges are similarly impacted and they don&... more
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Pedro Nava, Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Services and Homeland Security and member of the Governor´s Emergency Council announced that disaster relief legislation is being drafted for victims of the Santa Barbara County Tea Fire. "My measure will bring much needed assistance to those who suffer losses and devastation as a result of the Tea Fire currently being fought in Santa Barbara County," said Nava. "Property owners should not be penalized when a natural disaster strikes. The state owes it to its residents and local governments to provide much needed relief when a disaster occurs." This legislation will provide disaster relief for the victims of Santa Barbara County´s Tea F... more
SHANGHAI, CHINA – San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom joined Vincent H.S. Lo, Chairman of Shui On Land, C. Richard "Dick" Kramlich, General Partner of New Enterprises Associates, and San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting to kick-off a new China-San Francisco economic development initiative called ChinaSF. In addition, Mayor Newsom announced that two major Chinese companies, Trina Solar and China Daily newspaper, plan to open operations in San Francisco. ChinaSF is a public/private partnership that will help connect businesses in China to the San Francisco Bay Area and assist Chinese companies looking to locate or invest in North America. It is a comprehensive international business recruitment and retention initiative that builds on ... more
SACRAMENTO – The Green Party will assume the No. 1 elected office in another California city, and may yet have two members on the powerful San Francisco Board of Supervisors after preliminary results were announced for Tuesday's election. Greens, who already hold about 50 elected posts throughout the state, claimed at least five victories, including one for mayor, one for the SF Board of Supervisors. Bruce Delgado, a former city councilperson in Marina in Monterey County, garnered 2,401 votes, or 51.92 percent of the vote to become mayor of Marina in Monterey County. He joins other Green Party mayors – elected Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and Craig Litwin, appointed mayor in Sebastopol. In San Francisco, incumbent Ross Mir... more
(SACRAMENTO) – Senate President pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) and Senate President pro Tem-Elect Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) said that legislative leaders should begin meeting daily to hammer out an agreement on how to tackle the state´s growing budget deficit. California´s tax revenues are now expected to be $11.2 billion lower than assumed in the 2008-09 budget, which was signed two months ago. Perata and Steinberg said the shortfall is too much to make up with cuts alone and that lawmakers should consider restoring the Vehicle License Fee and instituting an oil severance tax to bolster revenues. The Governor has said he will call a special session Thursday on four separate issues, including economic stimulus and the deficit... more
SACRAMENTO – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi issued the following statement on the election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States of America: "The voters have spoken and made history. By electing Barack Obama in overwhelming numbers, they have chosen change, opportunity and hope. Everyone from college students to seniors can now see a future for serious healthcare reform, upgrades in our education system and the creation of jobs in a new clean energy economy to help repair the economy for our working families." Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi said. "Today as thousands of young, first time- voters, inspired by Barack Obama, waited in long lines to exercise their right to vote, I realized we as a society hav... more
LANCASTER, CA – As part of her campaign to create a stronger economy for the region, Democratic Assembly Candidate Linda Jones (36th District) today announced her "High Desert Region Green Jobs Initiative" - using ´green jobs´ to increase opportunities for unemployed and underemployed adults in the High Desert communities. Lt. Governor John Garamendi, a longtime advocate for environmental protection and renewable energy, offered his full support of the plan, calling it a "giant leap forward" for the region´s economy. "Investing in the ´green economy´ is a win-win because it will create jobs and increase our clean energy efficiency," said Linda Jones. "The High Desert Region Green Jobs Initiative will crea... more
SACRAMENTO - The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held its first-ever special sitting in Sacramento to hear an appeal of California´s violent video game law authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo). In 2005, the Legislature passed and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1179 to prevent the sale and rental of violent video games that depict serious injury to human beings in a manner that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel, by persons who are under 18 years of age. Retailers who violated the act would be liable in an amount up to $1,000 for each violation. Despite the fact that for the first time a court recognized a state´s compelling interest to i... more
Taxpayers Association smears Democrats running for nonpartisan offices. Three members of the County Board of Supervisors are large financial contributors to a political action committee which says it fights taxes but whose main political activity is to attack candidates for local nonpartisan offices who happen to be Democrats. San Bernardino County Supervisors Gary Ovitt, Paul Biane and Dennis Hansberger have together given $135,000 to the San Bernardino County Taxpayers Association since April to send out negative mailers attacking Democrats running for nonpartisan office. Ovitt is Chair and Biane is Vice-Chair of the San Bernardino County Republican Party. Each has contributed $35,000, and Hansberger has contr... more
by Dan Bacher The CAL-FED "Science" Program yesterday published a book, the "State of Bay-Delta Science, 2008," supposedly summarizing the "significant new knowledge" gleaned from eight years of research into water supply and water quality, ecosystems and levee fragility in the California Delta, according to a CAL-FED news release. However, the question is whether the book is a non-fiction publication based on scientific fact - or actually a highly compromised work of science fiction. For those not familiar with CAL-FED, it is the joint-state federal agency, formed after a "Water Summit" by the state and federal governments in Sacramento in 1994, that has presided over the dramatic decline of Central Valley chinook salmon, D... more
by Tim Prince, Democratic nominee for California's 41st Congressional District Americans have important choices to make on Nov. 4 to define not just what character traits they want in a president and members of Congress, but who we are as a nation. Each presidential candidate insists we must change the culture of corruption in Washington by seeking true ethics reform in Congress. Only one of the two candidates in the 41st Congressional District agrees that we need to change Congress, and I am the one. To change the way Congress does business it is time to retire 30-year incumbent Jerry Lewis. California Republican Party vice chair and publisher of the popular Flashreport.org, Jon Fleischman, calls for Lewis' ouster and ... more
REDLANDS -- After weeks of stalling, Congressman Jerry Lewis has snubbed Democratic nominee Tim Prince's proposal for a debate. The Congressman chose to duck the proposal and instead had his wife take a call from KBHR (Big Bear) radio requesting his response. Arlene Willis, who identified herself as Lewis' Chief of Staff without acknowledging she is also his wife, talked to KBHR on October 24. Willis uses her maiden name so callers will not know Lewis still employs his wife as his Chief of Staff, which is against the law now but was grand-fathered into the law by Lewis so he and his wife can continue to take home more than $300,000 a year on the public dole. Willis told KBHR-AM radio in Big Bear "the two candidat... more
Democrats gain more than 200,000 voters in 2008; Los Angeles County Democratic Party urges a vote for the Team for Change on Election Day. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) today reported record-breaking Democratic registration in Los Angeles County, with nearly 2.2 million (52%) Democrats registered, the most ever on record. This further strengthens the registration edge the Democratic Party has in the largest election jurisdiction in the United States. "The unprecedented number of Democrats registered in Los Angeles County and across our nation reflects the recognition of failed Republican policies and governance and points to the need for change. Senator Barack Obama´s inspirat... more
Washington, DC – The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's leading gun violence prevention organization, along with its California Brady Campaign Chapters, today announced its support for candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in California´s general election. "We make it too easy for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons, and these candidates will fight for common sense gun laws to help keep children and families safe," said Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign. The Endorsed Federal Candidates For U.S. House Are: Bill Durston, Third Congressional District Rep. Doris Matsui, Fifth Congressional District Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Sixth Congressional District Rep. George Miller, Seventh Cong... more
Denise Moreno Ducheny, Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC), Assemblymember Roger Niello Vice Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and JLBC Members Senator Dennis Hollingsworth and Assemblymember Anna Caballero today announced that veteran budget analyst Mac Taylor has been selected to be the next Legislative Analyst for the California Legislature. Taylor, a 30-year employee of the Legislative Analyst's Office, will assume the job on October 27, upon the October 24 retirement of the current Analyst Elizabeth G. Hill, who assumed the post in 1986. Taylor will be the fifth person to hold the post, since the office was established in 1941. An exhaustive bipartisan, bicameral search came to a close yesterday with off... more
Statement of LA County Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman Regarding Supervisor Yaroslavsky's Motion to Audit YPM-related Voter Registrations. Supervisor responds to the Democratic Party's request to protect voters against fraud by moving to expand the audit and review of voter registrations turned in by Young Political Majors that change voters' Party affiliation. LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Eric C. Bauman today released the following statement regarding Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yarosla vsky's motion to review voter registration affidavits turned in by Young Political Majors (YPM): "In response to complaints from voters and a request from the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Super... more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In light of the national and international economic downturn, and as part of an effort to keep the economy strong in San Francisco, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced an economic stimulus package. "Despite our economic strengths, San Francisco is not immune from the worldwide credit crunch or nation-wide economic downturn," said Mayor Newsom. "That´s why today I´ve proposed an economic stimulus package that encourages local spending, reduces the cost of doing business in San Francisco, accelerates capital spending, and increases foreign investment." In developing the economic stimulus package, the Mayor´s office consulted extensively with dozens of business leaders from small business and big business,... more
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Even though 'Young Political Majors' crews returned to San Bernardino County, and their leader Mark Jacoby was arrested in Ontario Saturday night, county Democrats extended their registration lead over Republicans this week by almost 4,000. Of the 13,003 new voters registered in the county this week, more than half were Democrats, and Republicans came in third behind 'Decline to State' in new voter registrations. The fact that Republican registration lagged behind 'Decline to State' registration further demonstrates voter's reaction to disastrous Republican economic policies and a general disgust with the corruption of Republican officials in the county. Kari Verjil, County Registrar of Voters, po... more
SAN DIEGO/EWORLDWIRE/--- On October 14, 2008, the Court of Appeal in Sacramento, Calif., ruled it is unconstitutional to deny state-funded domestic violence shelter services to men. The case (Woods. v. Shewry) was filed by four men and the daughter of one, against the State of California and its agencies. The lower court dismissed the case on the ground that men and women are "not similarly situated" as victims. The Court of Appeal reversed the decision on October 14, 2008, holding "male victims of domestic violence are similarly situated to female victims for purposes of the statutory programs" and the laws "violate equal protection." "This is a big victory for male victims and for gender equality, but the fight is not over," said ... more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On the 19th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced that the first annual citywide earthquake preparedness drill will take place on Tuesday, October 21. The drill, Shake Up San Francisco, is aimed at highlighting our earthquake risk and promoting emergency preparedness. The drill coincides with the 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake, for which a variety of events are planned throughout the Bay Area. To date, approximately 175,000 people are expected to participate in the drill. "40 years ago, the Bay Area suffered a catastrophic earthquake on the Hayward fault," said Mayor Newsom. "The citywide earthquake drill is a chance for all of us to become better prepare... more
SPEAKER PELOSI AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE FOCUSED ON THE PRIORITIES OF AMERICANS ON MAIN STREET BY PASSING MORE THAN 230 KEY MEASURES –70% WITH SIGNIFICANT BIPARTISAN SUPPORT. The House had a quick, successful start (Six for ´06/100 Hours Agenda) and continued to build on that record of accomplishment throughout the Congress. Listed below are selected highlights of the legislation signed into law: >> Comprehensive energy legislation, including raising vehicle fuel efficiency standards (35 mph by the year 2020) for the first time in 32 years, and making an historic commitment to American homegrown biofuels >> Tax incentives for clean renewable energy that will create and save more than 500,000 jobs >> Largest ... more
Bono Mack Owns Hundreds of Thousands in Fannie Mae Notes, Bonds. PALM DESERT, CA, – Democratic Congressional nominee Julie Bornstein (CA-45) called on incumbent Mary Bono Mack to have the courage to meet in person and "look me in the eye and repeat the sleazy lies in your television ad. Your new ad is exactly what our citizens do not want or need during a national crisis – more dirty politics from the partisan Republican playbook." Mack launched a misleading television advertisement last night accusing Bornstein of profiting from the current financial meltdown, a charge which is completely contradicted by publicly disclosed documents. The ad attempts to link small donations to an affordable housing advocacy nonprofit made... more
Los Angeles, CA -- Assemblymember Curren Price is joining forces with BlackNLA.com and Del Richardson and Associates, Inc. to host a "Live for Change" voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote event Sunday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 510 S. La Brea Avenue in Inglewood. "The "last push" event is targeting some of the more than 56 million unregistered voters: eight million African Americans and seven million Latinos. "While I am not telling anyone how to vote, I am urging everyone to vote. The times are too serious and the issues too important to not be counted," said Assemblymember Curren Price. "Your vote will make a difference." The legislator partnered with Del Richardson and Associates, Inc. and BlackNLA.com. These org... more
Friday After Thanksgiving Will Now Be Designated as Day of Tribute. Washington, DC – Earlier this week President Bush signed into law legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), to designate the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. The Native American Heritage Day Bill, H.J. Res. 62, is supported by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) and 184 federally recognized tribes, and designates Friday, November 28, 2008, as a day to pay tribute to Native Americans for their many contributions to the United States. "I am pleased the President took quick action on signing this legislation, which recognizes the importance of Native Americans to our history and culture," said Rep... more
SAN BERNARDINO, CA -- San Bernardino County, the largest county in the United States, has officially turned "blue" with more Democrats than Republicans registered to vote for the first time in more than seven years. Weekly statistics released this morning by County Registrar of Voters Kari Verjil reported 314,452 Democrats and 311,576 Republicans, giving the Democrats a lead of 2,876 registered voters throughout the county. Democrats registered 4,423 new voters last week and gained 2,976 on the Republicans who registered only 1,447 new voters. It is the largest weekly gain for San Bernardino County Democrats in more than a decade. "This is the fourth week in a row we have turned in more than two thousand Democrats," Cou... more
San Francisco - With the stroke of his pen, Governor Schwarzenegger has imperiled 250,000 nursing home and assisted living residents by eliminating all state funding for California's long term care ombudsman program. In a little publicized line item veto on September 23, 2008, the Governor cut $3.8 million (100 percent of California state funds), which represents about half of all funding for ombudsman services. Since its inception three decades ago, the ombudsman program has investigated elder abuse and other complaints on behalf of residents of California's 1,300 nursing homes and more than 8,000 assisted living facilities. Many of the extraordinarily vulnerable people living in long term care facilities have no family or friends wh... more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In an effort to further conserve San Francisco´s pristine drinking water supply amidst a statewide drought, support sustainable greening of city yards and spaces, and help divert stormwater runoff from the City´s sewer system, San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Mayor Gavin Newsom today launched a new citywide initiative promoting "rainwater harvesting" – the collection and re-use of rainwater for non-drinking purposes like outdoor irrigation and indoor toilet use. "Rainwater harvesting is a simple, safe, and sustainable way to help conserve our precious drinking water supplies, green our City and protect our environment," said Mayor Newsom. "This initiative alone won´t end the drought or fix o... more
A battle of political superstars for the dominance of San Bernardino County is shaping up this weekend with back-to-back events featuring Ed Asner and Karl Rove. Asner, Congressman Joe Baca, and Lt. Gov. John Garamendi will headline a cast of political all-stars on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Bob Molina Memorial Park, Brotherhood of Teamsters local #63, 379 West Valley Boulevard in Rialto. California Democratic Party Chair Art Torres, Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico, and Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Eric Bauman round out the program which begins at 4 p.m. Tickets and more information are available at http://www.sanbernardinodemocrats.org/ The Democrats have been planning their event since mid-August,... more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mayor Newsom picked San Francisco Environment Department Director Jared Blumenfeld to serve as interim Director of the Recreation and Park Department until a permanent Director has been hired. Blumenfeld, Environment Director since 2001, has twenty years of experience across a wide range of environmental areas, and will look to assist Rec. & Park to advance recycling, energy efficiency, and other programs. "Jared has tackled some of the biggest environmental issues facing our city and our planet, from global warming to recycling to green building," said Mayor Gavin Newsom. "In addition to being a top notch manager, Jared´s wealth of experience makes him uniquely qualified to take the helm at the Recreation and ... more
Beverly Hills, Calif. – The Beverly Hills/West Hollywood Democratic Club endorsed Measure H, a ballot measure that supports The Beverly Hilton Revitalization project. This endorsement joins other local leaders and organizations that support Measure H. The Beverly Hilton Revitalization project transforms The Beverly Hilton, brings the first West Coast Waldorf-Astoria to Beverly Hills, creates one of the biggest economic public benefit packages in Beverly Hills´ history, makes significant improvements in traffic flow at the Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevard intersection, and improves the overall appearance of the western gateway to Beverly Hills. "In such a tough economic time, this project creates jobs, keeps hundreds of Unio... more
Democratic Party urges voting for the change we need on the November 4, 2008, ballot. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) has adopted positions on statewide propositions and Los Angeles County ballot measures on the November 4, 2008, ballot. "The Democratic Party endorsed propositions and ballot measures will improve education, enhance healthcare, reduce traffic congestion, and safeguard the dignity and respect of all Californians. This November, let´s vote for the change we need in California to make our state golden once again," said Eric C. Bauman, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Proposition 1A - YES Proposition 2 - YES Proposition 3 - YES ... more
County to turn "blue" this week; Democrats to celebrate on Saturday. SAN BERNARDINO – The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters weekly voter registration report shows 2,070 more Democrats were registered this week, the third week in a row the Democrats have added more than two thousand voters to their party. The registration statistics are posted on the Registrar of Voters website and are evaluated and reported weekly by Patrick Kahler, Vice-Chair of the county Democratic Party. Democrats are now within 100 voters of turning the county "blue," meaning having more Democrats than Republicans registered in the county, for the first time in more than six years. Democrats gained 1,323 on the Republicans who ... more
With Election Day now just a month away, the California Faculty Association (CFA) has launched a campaign to register California college students to vote and encourage civic activism amongst young people. "There is nothing more American than exercising one´s right to vote and many Americans cast their first vote as college students," said CFA Vice President Kim Geron a professor of Political Science at CSU East Bay and Chair of CFA´s Tim Sampson Memorial Student Internship Program. "In today´s digital era of MySpace, Facebook, and the many other social networks and websites, there is tremendous opportunity to register millions of new voters. College students represent a growing portion of the electorate and have the p... more
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) introduced legislation (H.R. 7254) to ban government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, now government-controlled entities, from lobbying Congress and giving campaign contributions. "American taxpayers shouldn´t have to pay for political contributions and million-dollar lobbying campaigns," said Bono Mack. "Fannie and Freddie used taxpayer guarantees to amass tremendous wealth and assert their lobbying influence on Capitol Hill while failing millions of American homeowners. Companies like these should be held accountable to the same rules that apply to other government entities. "We have a lot of work ahead of us to reform these s... more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Mayor Gavin Newsom praised SB1XX, the Water Supply Reliability appropriations bill, citing its prudent and timely investments to address water challenges throughout California, through existing bond dollars. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill on Tuesday October 1, 2008. "This bill recognizes our immediate water needs, and promotes the long-term interests of California´s precious water resources," said Mayor Newsom, who strongly urged passage of the bill when it was first proposed in July. "We can prioritize water supply needs amidst a statewide drought, and address immediate flooding and environmental needs for San Francisco and other California cities with aging combined sewer systems." ... more
San Pedro – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi has joined a growing list of environmental, healthcare and labor leaders asking for support of the Los Angeles Clean Truck Program to protect workers and cut down on pollution at the ports. "At this critical point in California, when we see the devastating effects of climate change highlighted by droughts, extended and devastating wildfire seasons and air quality degradation, we need immediate and responsible solutions to clean up our ports," Lieutenant John Garamendi said during a keynote speech at the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. "We also need to take action to protect our workers in these tough economic times." The longtime Democratic environmentalist told the San Pedro Cha... more
Human Rights Campaign Shares Equality California´s Extreme Disappointment with Gov. Schwarzenegger´s Veto. WASHINGTON — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have officially designated May 22 as Harvey Milk Day in the state of California, honoring the first openly gay man to be elected to office in a major city in the United States. "The Human Rights Campaign shares the disappointment of Equality California, as well as thousands of HRC members in California and other Californians," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "Harvey Milk is a hero who stood for simple equality and justice, and ultimately gave his life for these principles. It would have been fitting t... more

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Palm Springs, California - In a meeting at the Desert Pride Center in Palm Springs, the Ad Hoc Task Force for Marriage Equality met for the first time to discuss the passage of Proposition 8 and to craft a community response to the issue. Organizer Robert Lee Thomas called the meeting which was attended by several local community leaders, including George Zander, Jill Pentrack, Andy Linsky, Bill Post, Donald Grimm, Edward Pfaff, John Eldridge, Michael Haley, Mike McGinnis, Peter East, Richard Oberhaus, Robert Silverman, Roger Tansey, Ron Siegel, Ruth Debra, Sandy Eldridge and Tony Thomas. The Task Force will post a "Marriage Equality Index" which is a list of donors supporting Proposition 8 as well as those that donated to defeat it.... more

Garamendi now pushes Legislature and Governor to get to work and approve UC budget without tuition hikes or enrollment will be limited. SAN FRANCISCO – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, a University of California regent, gave the UC Regents high praise for sending the California Legislature and Governor a budget for the state´s 10 UC campuses that doesn´t include tuition increases but fully funds essential educational and research programs. Garamendi, who strongly urged the UC regents to remove the tuition hikes initially factored into the budget, said the UC Regents did the right thing to maintain the highest quality standards to advance critical research and give qualified California students access to the campus... more

SAG, AFTRA and AEA to be Honored. Los Angeles - The DREAM Award will be bestowed tonight to the I AM PWD (Inclusion in the Arts & Media of People With Disabilities) Campaign at the Disability Rights Legal Center´s annual gala at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. This Tri-Union campaign recognizes the combined efforts of Screen Actors Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actors´ Equity Association. DREAM stands for Disability Rights in Entertainment, Arts & Media and recognizes achievement in promoting access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Robert David Hall, national chair of the Tri-Union Performers with Disabilities Committee, will accept the award on behalf of I ... more

BUENA PARK, Calif. – For more than 10 years, Clear Channel Radio, KNBC Los Angeles, Telemundo 52 and Knott´s Berry Farm have mutually supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. To kick off this year´s toy drive, a one-night-only celebration has been planned saluting California´s military personnel and benefiting the Los Angeles Area USOs and Southern California children in need. On November 21, military personnel with valid identification and one guest will enter Knott´s Berry Farm free of charge. As an added bonus, a spectacular live holiday show will take place on the Park´s center stage starting at 5PM. Military men, women and their families will be saluted with live... more

Three Workers Fired at Vermont Hand Wash After Organizing to Improve Workplace Conditions. LOS ANGELES — Today, religious leaders and community members held a vigil for carwash workers who support a union at Vermont Hand Wash and have recently been fired by their employer. Faith leaders read from sacred texts, offered prayers for change, and blessed the workers. During the vigil a delegation of religious leaders met with the owners of the carwash to call for an end to harassment of workers and for the reinstatement of the recently fired workers. "The community will not stand idly by as carwash owners intimidate, harass, and fire workers. As people of faith we call upon the owners to do what is legal, moral, and... more

Gloria Gaynor signs with MLC PR to promote her Koch Records Holiday CD release "Christmas Presence". Los Angeles, CA — Mona Loring, president of MLC PR, has officially announced that Grammy award-winning entertainer, Gloria Gaynor, signed on for the firm´s PR services. The multi-award winning legend has completed her first full-length holiday album "Christmas Presence," officially released on October 21, 2008. The album is being distributed by Koch Records through nationwide retail stores, online via iTunes, and available for purchase through her website www.GloriaGaynor.com "All of us at MLC PR are elated to have signed this legendary icon. I have grown up listening to Ms. Gaynor and it´s an honor... more

PASADENA, Calif. – What do young artists think about human rights? How does the next generation address issues of freedom? These and other questions are explored in a provocative 25-poster exhibition called Human Rights: Student Voices which makes its U.S. debut in the Great Hall at the Pasadena Central Library, Wednesday, December 10 through January 4, 2009. The exhibition and accompanying panel discussion on Thursday, December 11, are free and open to the public. Organized by Art Center College of Design and sponsored by France Los Angeles Exchange (FLAX), this powerful show premiered this summer at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. It was designed to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rig... more

SBT presents the classic fantasy play by J. M. Barrie and the first production of the complete musical score by Leonard Bernstein. SANTA BARBARA, CA - This fall, New York City celebrates the 90th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's birth with a three-month long festival of his work presented by Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic. But if you want to see Bernstein's Peter Pan, you'll have to visit Santa Barbara. SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre proudly announces the first American revival of Leonard Bernstein's Peter Pan. SBT artistic director Albert Ihde directs 12 performances at the Lobero Theatre, December 19 to 28, with two low-priced previews on December 17 and 18. Alexander Frey conducts a live orchestra playi... more

The Carwash Worker Organizing Committee (CWOC) and the Clean Carwash Campaign applaud California Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet's announcement today that 60 employees of the Bruno Scherrer Corporation working at its Hollywood Riviera carwash in Redondo Beach will receive $450,000 in unpaid wages. The payout comes in settlement of a lawsuit against the carwash filed by the Labor Commissioner on the workers' behalf. "Carwash workers are among the most exploited workers in California, and Commissioner Bradstreet's efforts are a significant step towards bringing them justice and dignity on the job," said Dave Campbell, Secretary Treasurer of United Steelworkers Local 675, and spokesperson for CWOC, a Steelworkers affiliate. ... more

Garamendi Supports Committee Motion Curtailing Freshmen Enrollment at UC Campuses Unless State Approves Adequate Funding. San Francisco – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, a University of California Regent, who argued the escalating UC tuition fees are making the public university system cost as much as Stanford, today urged the UC Regents not to factor in a $662 a year tuition increase when they take action on the budget to send to the California State Legislature. At their board meeting today, UC Regents Committee on Finance voted to curtail freshmen enrollment in 2009-2010 unless the Legislature includes a $815 million increase in revenue to keep classes from being cut so students can graduate in four years, ... more

More than a decade ago, Jackie Speier, Jan Yanehiro, Michealene Critini Risley and Deborah Collins Stephens forged a relationship to meet in mutual support. These women credit the friendship and network that included other women of like mind, heart and tenacity as crucial to their subsequent personal and professional stability and triumph. In 2007, the four applied their insight and skills to write "This is not the life I ordered: 50 ways to keep your head above water when life keeps dragging you down," Conari Press. I met with the authors in a small conference room at Conari Press in San Francisco. Small turkey sandwiches and drinks were brought in shortly after we arrived, and later cake was served in honor of Deborah Stephens birthda... more

Aviation and flying icon, Robert A. "Bob" Hoover will be installed into the prestigious Order of St. Michael from the Army Aviation Association of America. Pilot extraordinaire, Bob Hoover will receive the Gold Order, which is the highest level of this award, at a luncheon today at the Proud Bird Restaurant near LAX Airport. Bob joined the Tennessee National Guard right before World War 2 and received his wings in 1942. He flew Spitfires for the Army Air Force before being shot down and spending almost a year and half in a German POW camp. After the war, he tested captured Japanese and German aircraft. In 1950, he began a 36-year association with North American Aviation and Rockwell International. Bob continued his extensive flying care... more

The Actors' Gang puts the "X" in Xmas December 6 to January 10. CULVER CITY, CA - The Actors' Gang puts the "X" in Xmas with Aah! Scrooge Must Die!, a rambunctious and very raunchy retelling of Dickens' beloved classic tale. Leave the kids at home - this one is uproariously NC-17. Performances take place Saturday, December 6 through January 10 at The Actors' Gang in the Ivy Substation at 9070 Venice Blvd. in downtown Culver City. Written by company member Angela Berliner who also directs, Aah! Scrooge Must Die! is raucous, crazy, fast and funny in The Actors' Gang signature style that incorporates aspects of commedia, physical comedy, song and dance. "In the book, Scrooge is redeemed in the end and regrets his ways," sa... more

Carols such as Away in a Manger and We Three Kings have become holiday staples from churches to shopping malls. But when Musica Angelica presents Bach´s Christmas Oratorio on December 13, at 8 p.m. at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles and on December 14, at 4 p.m. at The Broad Stage, the story of Christ´s birth will be told from a distinctly baroque perspective. Joining the acclaimed baroque orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Martin Haselböck, is Tölzer Knabenchor, the renowned German boys choir that, since its founding in 1956, has performed worldwide with a celebrated list of conductors including Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, Leonard Bernstein, John Eliot Gardiner, Herbert von Karajan, James Levin, ... more

The California Philharmonic invites music lovers – and holiday revelers – from throughout Southern California to celebrate "Christmas With the Maestro" on Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m. at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena. "It´s Cal Phil´s Christmas gift to the community. We´ll have something for everybody," promises the orchestra´s founder and conductor, Dr. Victor Vener. Vener isn´t exaggerating. The program will include excerpts from two of the holiday season´s most beloved and requested works – The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky and Handel´s Messiah – as well as a selection of carols, Leroy Anderson´s Sleigh Ride, and scenes from Humperdinck´s opera Hansel and Gretel, featur... more

LOS ANGELES – Today the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law reported that laws prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace are used as frequently by LGBT workers as laws prohibiting sex and race discrimination are used by women and people of color. Currently, twenty states and the District of Columbia prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; thirteen of those states also prohibit gender identity discrimination. Analyzing employment discrimination complaints filed with state agencies in states prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination, the study finds 5 out of 10,000 LGBT people in the workforce file sexual orientation employment discrimination complaints each year, compa... more

Marriage equality activities are outraged at the murder of Moses "Teish" Cannon, 22, who was shot and killed Friday night for being openly gay, according to local authorities in Syracuse, New York. The alleged shooter, Dwight R. DeLee, 20, has been charged with second degree murder. "The senseless killing of Moses "Teish" Cannon is a clear example of why we need to redouble our efforts on education and awareness to ending hate violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "We commend the Syracuse Police Department for its swift action and investigating this... more

SACRAMENTO -- Equality California has called on leaders of the Yes on 8 campaign to end their attacks on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for saying he believes Proposition 8 should be overturned. Prop 8 eliminates the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. In an interview with CNN earlier this week, the Governor said he hopes supporters of equal rights never give up in their quest for full equality, including the freedom to marry. He also said the California Supreme Court should repeal the measure, which passed with slim majority support. "The claim that our governor advocates anarchy simply because he supports the repeal of Prop 8 is not only absurd, it's offensive," said EQCA Executive Director Geoff Kors. "Just as they did du... more

UC Berkeley Department of Public Science Chairman Emeritus Eugene C. Lee: "Specific changes to the California constitution may be proposed by amendment. Substantial changes may be proposed by a constitutional convention or by the legislature as constitutional revisions." With the misinformed and discriminatory vote under question by county governments and marriage equality advocates, many Californians are wondering whether they've lost the right to amend or revise the constitution. The answer is no, according to the constitution itself and the legislative and legal history regarding the difference between an "amendment" and a "revision." However, since California Proposition 8 is a "revision" to the constitution, Proposition 8 w... more

Rally this Friday - Humanitarian Prison Crisis Must Be Solved - Stand Up After ten long years of the UNON families fighting to end murder by medical neglect in California's prisons, as well as constant abuse of the mentally ill, this Friday is the day the UNION families are calling everyone with a loved one in prison to rally in support of Judges Thelton Henderson, Lawrence Karlton and Rhinehardt This Friday, Nov 21 at 9 a.m. sharp 450 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA Meet by the flagpole rain or shine the rally flyer is here http://www.1union1.com/medical_neglect_rally_nov21.html Once we congregate for awhile to... more

The seed germinated in the late 1980´s, when my wife´s 30-1 shot blew up the tote board at California´s Los Alamitos Race Course, Quarter Horse racing´s Churchill Downs. Speechless, I just stared enviously when she triumphantly waved her winning ticket--in my face, of course. "30-1!" she proudly exclaimed. "Ka….ching! I´m rich! Jealous…?" "Why´d you bet that horse?" I asked. "I liked the name." She laughed mischievously, then suddenly bolted down the second-floor bleachers—to pocket $62 for a measly $2 bet. Alone in the grandstands, I made some speedy calculations. In blackjack (which always had my number), most payoffs are even money: a winning $5 bet returns $10 from ... more

VENTURA COUNTY, CA -- Bonnie Weigel appointed CEO of Ventura County´s FOOD Share Bonnie Weigel, a third-generation resident of Ventura County, was named CEO of FOOD Share, Inc., Ventura County´s largest food bank providing nutrition to nearly 40,000 people each month throughout the cities of Ventura County. Weigel has more than10 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Her role at FOOD Share will include securing donations and sponsors, managing resources, and long-term planning to grow the organization´s reach and serve those in need. "I am delighted to be joining FOOD Share as CEO," Weigel says. "As a native of Ventura County I know and value our community and its residents. As a whole, people have demonstrated their tremen... more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The State Water Contractors, a statewide organization of 27 public water agencies, voiced serious concern today regarding California Fish & Game Commission proposed regulations that could impose drastic new restrictions on pumping out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) to protect longfin smelt, a small fish species that is found in several estuaries along the northern Pacific Coast. The Commission will consider these proposed regulations, which public water agencies consider a major potential threat to statewide water supply, in a hearing this Friday. The California Department of Water Resources estimates these restrictions could reduce water supplies by approximately one (1) mil... more

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), buildings are the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, but in a new poll conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) , only 4 percent of U.S. Adults were aware of this fact. Autodesk, a leader of design innovation software and technologies, is one of more than 1,000 companies coming together in Boston at the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo to raise awareness about this important issue and present solutions to help the building industry decrease carbon emissions. "The results of the survey reveal an urgent need to raise awareness with the American ... more

SHANGHAI, CHINA – San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom met with Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai. At the meeting, Mayor Newsom thanked Mayor Han for his continued support of the San Francisco-Shanghai Sister City relationship and announced the plan to hold a "San Francisco Week" at the Shanghai Expo in 2010. Mayor Newsom also discussed the ChinaSF Initiative and the opening of the San Francisco China Desk in Shanghai. ChinaSF is a public/private partnership that will help connect businesses in China and the San Francisco Bay Area and assist Chinese companies looking to locate or invest in North America. ChinaSF is a comprehensive international business recruitment, expansion, and retention initiative that builds on San Francisco's core strengt... more

VENTURA COUNTY, CA -- Sugarplums and dreams come true! Fillmore family pirouettes center stage with cast of professional dancers and prima ballerina in the Ventura County Ballet Company´s production of "The Nutcracker," November 22-23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. A student at Ballet Academy Ventura since the age of 4½, Fillmore resident Natalie Graham will dance the role of "Clara" in the Ventura County Ballet Company´s production of "The Nutcracker," November 22-23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Graham will be joined by an international cast from Russia, Albania, and Kazakhstan, plus 90 dancers from Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, and Ventura. "I have wanted to dance Clara for eight years, and I am ... more

For all of us, life is granted. The freedom to choose how we are to live, however, is not. Government regulations define many aspects of our lives: from the restrictions on abortions to same-sex marriage, from gun laws to the right to protest. In 1960, it was illegal in 16 states for interracial couples to marry, supposedly violating the sanctity of marriage. Slaves were not allowed to marry, for they were property, and hate crimes were yet to be illegalized. Today, the nation is taking a stand. Means of Equality, an online organization is trying to do what our forefathers intended for us to do so many years ago: Form a more perfect union. This divide, that conquers us all, only tears down the walls that are built to protec... more

SACRAMENTO – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi today appointed Dr. Edward Penhoet to serve as a commercial life sciences representative on the Independent Citizens´ Oversight Committee (ICOC), which governs the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Dr. Penhoet was previously vice-chairperson of the ICOC, a position he served for nearly four years after being nominated by the Governor. "Dr. Penhoet has dedicated his career to advocating for the development and discovery of cures and preventative measures for life-threatening diseases. He most recently served as the President of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for future generations through science, education and e... more

Berkeley, CA – A public memorial celebrating the life of former gubernatorial, presidential and vice-presidential candidate Peter Camejo will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the International House on the University of California at Berkeley campus (2299 Piedmont Ave), according to an announcement by family and friends. Mr. Camejo died Sept. 13 at home in Folsom, CA after a lengthy fight with cancer. Speakers at the Public Memorial at UCB – which, ironically, expelled Mr. Camejo for his activities as a student opposing the war in Vietnam in the 60's – will include those who worked with him as a student leader during that era. Other speakers include those Mr. Camejo worked with as a leader in the socially responsible invest... more

Fifteen Ventura County artisans are busy handcrafting one-of-a-kind master works with "Musical Chairs" – a collection of 15 provocative seating arrangements. Ventura Music Festival organizers announced that 15 artists have been chosen to create this year´s Festival Art project – "Musical Chairs" to celebrate the history of the festival. "We are excited to welcome 15 talented artists who will undoubtedly represent the Ventura Music Festival with their unique visions to honor our 15th anniversary," said Cheryl Heitmann, executive director of the Ventura Music Festival. "Musical Chairs is a perfect theme for the 2009 season as it represents the many styles of music we have brought to our community for the last 15 years." Each chair re... more

A peaceful march of over 5,000 protesters blanketed the streets of Long Beach last night to protest Proposition 8, the anti-gay-marriage initiative that was principally funded by Mormons living outside California. The protesters carried American flags, No on 8 signs, and placards with the words, "equal rights" and "No on H8." Proposition 8 is the first time discrimination has been etched into the California constitution. Supporters of the amendment say Prop 8 should prohibit the recognition of marriages of same-sex couples, including the marriages of over 18,000 couples that have already been performed in California. As the protesters marched down Broadway, business owners, residents, and supporters cheered and applauded to indicate... more

WASHINGTON — Members of the Gay and Lesbian community are deeply saddened and disappointed by the passage of California´s Proposition 8, which will amend the state Constitution to eliminate the right to marry for same-sex couples. The following is a statement by Rea Carey, Executive Director, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund: "This close vote is heartbreaking. Opponents of Prop. 8 — the Equality for All coalition — built an impressive and unprecedented campaign to defeat the measure. In the end, the scare tactics and lies of the other side won out this time. Because of this unjust and disappointing outcome, tens of thousands of loving, committed couples and their families will now have to wait l... more

Top leaders from the NO on Prop 8 campaign issued the following statement urging leaders in the community to stand together following the passage of Prop 8. "This has been an incredibly difficult week for Californians who are disappointed in the passage of Proposition 8, which takes away the right to marry for same-sex couples in our state. We feel a profound sense of disappointment in this defeat, but know that in order to move forward we must continue to stand together as one community in order to secure full equality in California. "In working to defeat Prop 8, a profound coalition banded together to fight for equality. Faith leaders, labor, teachers, civil rights leaders and communities of color, Republicans, Democrats, and Indepe... more

SACRAMENTO – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi today stood together with education, health care, student, taxpayer and labor leaders to draw the line against an additional $4.5 billion in budget cuts to education, health care and other vital services to balance the state´s ballooning $11 billion budget deficit. Garamendi said it was only 45 days ago that $10.3 billion in devastating cuts were signed into law by the Governor in his 2008-09 budget. Californians, he said, cannot deal with more cuts during a major economic downturn when they are losing their jobs, credit and homes. "The Governor is calling for another $4.5 billion in cuts. My answer is no. Enough already," Lieutenant John Garamendi said. "We have already devast... more

Actress, singer, and dancer Taylor Atelian signs with MLC PR as she promotes the last season of ABC´s successful comedy series "According to Jim." Los Angeles, CA — MLC PR announced today that actress, singer, and dancer Taylor Atelian has signed on for their services as she promotes the final season of ABC´s successful comedy series "According to Jim." From Santa Barbara, California, Taylor has essentially grown up in the spotlight, charming audiences for the past eight years of her life on television. At five years old, Taylor landed the role of "Ruby," the precocious and spirited daughter of Jim Belushi. After seven successful seasons, the show announced that season eight will be their last, and will begi... more

Annual event has been a Los Angeles tradition for 49 years. SEE IT LIVE: Admission and Parking are FREE. WATCH IT ON TV: the entire six hours is broadcast live on KCET. The 49th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is L.A.'s biggest holiday show, a six-hour extravaganza featuring 45 groups and 1200 performers. Angelenos can see the admission-free show in person at the Music Center or tune into KCET for the live telecast. The Celebration is scheduled 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 24. Every year, dance companies, musical groups and choirs from across Los Angeles County come together on Christmas Eve to offer an artistic sampling of L.A.'s unique cultural diversity. Highlights thi... more

U.S. EPA could levy tens-of-thousands in fines daily for each violation. SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered ten California public drinking water systems to monitor for Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the source water of their drinking water systems, or face penalties of up to $32,500 per day for each violation. E. coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals and humans. The presence of E. coli in water is a strong indication of recent sewage or animal waste contamination. "It is vital that drinking water systems develop their plans and sample promptly," said Alexis Strauss, the Water Division director for the EPA´s ... more

OLD PASADENA, Calif. - Old Pasadena comes alive with holiday festivities throughout the district starting on Friday, November 28. Join us for spectacular performances, live reindeer, 30 tons of real snow, a magical tree-lighting ceremony and a Jolly Holiday Trolley that are guaranteed to start your holidays with joy -- and lots of fun! All activities taking place Friday, November 28, from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. are free and open to the public. Everything kicks off at 4:00 P.M. with Old Pasadena's own winter wonderland located on Holly Street between Raymond and Fair Oaks. Kids can play in 30 tons of real snow, see live reindeer fresh from the North Pole, ride a holiday choo-choo train, create in a kids craft area, and enjoy live musi... more

Yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a proposal for a 90-day "stay" of foreclosure proceedings to help struggling homeowners. According to the Governor's press release, "To reduce foreclosures and encourage loan modifications, the Governor proposes a 90-day stay of the foreclosure processes for each owner-occupied home subject to a first mortgage on which a Notice of Default has been filed." The Governor´s proposal would need to be approved by the legislature to become law. The proposal only reaches owner-occupied properties, providing no relief for tenant-occupied properties in foreclosure. An estimated 25% of foreclosed single family homes in California are tenant-occupied. Innocent tenants who happen to ren... more

Middle School, High School, College, Conglomerate Bands, And Individual Musicians Compete For Trophies, Scholarships, Cash Prizes, And Performance Opportunities At 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 18 - 20, 2009. Monterey, CA: The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education since its inception in 1958, is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Next Generation Festival, featuring the nation´s most talented middle school, high school, conglomerate, and college jazz musicians and vocalists. The Next Generation Festival, which includes MJF's Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition, will take place in historic downtown Monterey from April 3 - 5, 2009. The Next Generation Festival is accepting applicatio... more

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