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Without the leadership of Gov. Jerry Brown, California would not have made the much-needed advances in curbing pension deficits that we've made in recent years. But, this proposal to borrow $6 billion and transfer it to Cal-PERS was rushed through the Senate without adequate study. The Senate approved it on a 24-13-3 vote. The non-partisan legislative analyst said it was not clear whether this idea would save the state money or whether it was even legal. It may in the end prove to be a good idea. But there was no need to pass it without adequate review.

GoMentum is the largest secure testing facility for autonomous driving technology in the world. It is located in Concord, Ca on the grounds of the former naval weapons station. The work of car manufacturers and transportation companies at this massive test site will reinvent the way people and goods move through our communities. 

The Wells Fargo fraud has resulted in $185 million in penalties so far. But has the Bank taken steps to hold those accountable? My hearing of the Senate Banking Committee revealed that over 480 Branch Managers were also fired for engaging in illegal behavior. It is a bad sign when Wells refuses to show up to answer important questions as this LA Times story reviews.