Schwarzenegger Vetoes Domestic Violence Shelter Funding
SACRAMENTO (BCN) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Thursday night veto of legislation that would help fund domestic violence prevention programs has vexed a state senator and worried shelter providers...
View ArticleSan Francisco Supervisors Fail To Overturn Veto On Alcohol Fee
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — San Francisco supervisors Tuesday fell one vote short of overturning a mayoral veto on a proposed fee on alcohol. The measure would have imposed a fee on alcohol distributors and...
View ArticleBrown Vetoes California Budget Passed By Democrats
SACRAMENTO (CBS/AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday vetoed a Democratic budget plan approved by the Legislature, warning that if he fails to get the tax extensions he’s seeking it will mean deeper cuts...
View ArticleBrown’s Veto Could Spark ‘War’ Over California Budget
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — The warning from Gov. Jerry Brown was ominous: If lawmakers refuse to take the necessary steps to resolve California’s budget crisis, the state would become a battleground — “a...
View ArticleCalifornia Lawmakers Speculate Next Move Following Brown’s Budget Veto
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — Thanks to Governor Brown’s unexpected veto on Thursday, California still does not have a budget and state lawmakers are scratching their heads about what to do next. The...
View ArticleNext Step In California Budget Debate Remains Unclear
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — With 10 days left before California starts a new fiscal year, Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Monday turned to Gov. Jerry Brown for his next move. What that is, he’s not...
View ArticleGov. Brown Vetoes Bill To Expand Commuter Benefits
SACRAMENTO (KCBS) – Legislation that would have broadened commuter incentive requirements for employers has been vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The bill was modeled after local ordinances already adopted...
View ArticleBrown Vetoes Bill That Would Allow Schools To Consider Race In Admission...
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed public state universities to consider race as a relevant factor in their admission policies. SB185...
View ArticleGov. Brown Explains Logic Of His 11th-Hour Bill Signings, Vetoes
BELMONT (KCBS) – Gov. Jerry Brown managed to both satisfy and frustrate just about everybody as he signed and vetoed hundreds of bills over the weekend. Brown insisted decisions that struck many as...
View ArticleGov. Brown Vetoes Bill Allowing Multiple Parents
SACRAMENTO (CBS/AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have let judges declare that some California children have more than two legal parents. Brown says in announcing his veto Sunday that...
View ArticleGov. Brown Vetoes Diaper Changing Station Bills; Leaves It Up To Private Sector
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) _ Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a pair of bills that would have made diaper changing stations available in both men’s and women’s restrooms. Brown announced Friday that he vetoed...
View ArticleWhy Is Governor Brown Striking Down More Bills Compared To His First Term In...
http://media.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/CBSSF_20140929115551377AA.mp4 (CBS SF) — Let’s face it, voters like Governor Jerry Brown not just for what he does, but for what he stops the legislature from...
View ArticleMayor Ed Lee Pledges To Veto Rolling Stop Legislation For San Francisco...
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — San Francisco Mayor has pledged to veto any legislation allowing bicyclists to roll through stop signs on city streets. Lee held a press conference explaining his stance on the...
View ArticleSan Bruno Officials Denounce Gov. Brown’s Veto Of CPUC Reforms
SAN BRUNO (CBS SF) – San Bruno city officials were “extremely disappointed” Friday by Governor Jerry Brown’s veto of half a dozen bills intended to reform the California Public Utilities Commission in...
View Article‘Veto Gunmageddon’ Group Looks To Overturn Gun Control Laws Signed By Jerry...
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — California gun owners are trying to put several initiatives on the ballot to overturn strict gun control laws signed by Governor Jerry Brown last month. The group ‘Veto...
View ArticleGov. Brown Vetoes Ban on Smoking at California Beaches, Parks
SACRAMENTO (CBS/AP) — Smoking and vaping will still be allowed at California state parks and beaches, despite lawmakers’ attempts to ban it. Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed two bills Friday that would have...
View ArticleTrump Issues First-Ever Veto Over Rejection Of National Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON (CBS News) — President Trump vetoed legislation that would have blocked his declaration of a national emergency at the southern border, which he declared in order to obtain funds to build a...
View ArticlePelosi Calls For ‘Override’ After Trump Vetos Congressional Vote To End...
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – One day after President Trump issued his first veto, Democrats vowed to override it. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco Saturday talking with members of the women’s...
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