News Roundup- June 18, 2008
Posted by: Jessica Austin | 06/17/2008 11:29 PM
County Holds First Same-Sex Marriages
A historic court ruling came into full-view Tuesday morning as gay and lesbian couples across the state flocked to county offices to be married.
Inland Illegal Donors Probe Widens From State to Federal Campaigns
Some Inland Republican donors who were indicted in a state money-laundering case also are being investigated for their federal campaign contributions.
Mayor Leon of Ontario Criticized for Alleged Affair
Mayor Paul Leon presided over the City Council meeting tonight, a day after he released a statement apologizing for "recent errors in judgment in my private life" but denying any wrongdoing as a city official.
Redistricting Initiative Becomes 11th Measure on Ballot
An initiative that would create a 14-member commission to draw state legislative districts has become the 11th measure to qualify for California's November ballot.
McCain Scheduled to Be in Riverside
Senator McCain is having a fundraiser at the Mission Inn on June 24th. Tickets are $1,000. If you can make it- attend! The GOP is in dire need of funds to match Obama's fundraising skills.
Obama Meets with Baca
Sen. Barack Obama met Tuesday evening with Inland Rep. Joe Baca and other Hispanic Democrats in Congress to begin work on a strategy for capturing the Latino vote, a clear weakness in the Illinois senator's bid for the presidency.
Chino Raises Developer's Fees in Preserve
With the arrival of new homes in the city comes the need to provide adequate city services such as public safety and recreation for new residents.
A historic court ruling came into full-view Tuesday morning as gay and lesbian couples across the state flocked to county offices to be married.
Inland Illegal Donors Probe Widens From State to Federal Campaigns
Some Inland Republican donors who were indicted in a state money-laundering case also are being investigated for their federal campaign contributions.
Mayor Leon of Ontario Criticized for Alleged Affair
Mayor Paul Leon presided over the City Council meeting tonight, a day after he released a statement apologizing for "recent errors in judgment in my private life" but denying any wrongdoing as a city official.
Redistricting Initiative Becomes 11th Measure on Ballot
An initiative that would create a 14-member commission to draw state legislative districts has become the 11th measure to qualify for California's November ballot.
McCain Scheduled to Be in Riverside
Senator McCain is having a fundraiser at the Mission Inn on June 24th. Tickets are $1,000. If you can make it- attend! The GOP is in dire need of funds to match Obama's fundraising skills.
Obama Meets with Baca
Sen. Barack Obama met Tuesday evening with Inland Rep. Joe Baca and other Hispanic Democrats in Congress to begin work on a strategy for capturing the Latino vote, a clear weakness in the Illinois senator's bid for the presidency.
Chino Raises Developer's Fees in Preserve
With the arrival of new homes in the city comes the need to provide adequate city services such as public safety and recreation for new residents.
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