tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84351952011-05-22T14:59:40.373-07:00Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comBlogger1851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-11821541247543202842008-01-25T12:44:00.000-08:002008-01-25T12:49:55.443-08:00

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- California lawmakers are now taking new steps to deal with America's growing mortgage crisis. Next week, they'll consider a package of bills designed to protect California homeowners, especially those in danger of losing their houses.The state legislature will try come up with new laws designed to ensure that everyone who applies for a mortgage in California is told

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-66124124443117313152008-01-18T11:24:00.001-08:002008-01-18T11:28:44.036-08:00

Yesterday both the Assembly and the Senate began deliberations on the state budget. Each committee held its first hearing and heard from representatives from the Governor’s Department of Finance and the Legislative Analysts, Elizabeth Hill. Many are now questioning the motives of the Governor’s budget after Schwarzenegger told the Sacramento Bee that the proposal to close 48 state parks was

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-48002486603212596952008-01-09T09:24:00.000-08:002008-01-10T13:22:09.215-08:00

Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger laid out his cuts and gimmicks to slash critical state services by 10% and introduce a constitutional amendment granting him broad authority to unilaterally cut essential programs (a similar proposal – Proposition 76 - was resoundingly defeated by voters in 2005).For too long, the discussion around the budget has been dominated by a small minority of legislators

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-73199176410073818742008-01-07T13:49:00.000-08:002008-01-07T13:51:22.115-08:00

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1152734934081292862006-07-12T10:06:00.000-07:002006-07-12T13:08:54.093-07:00

Friends,A local Coalition of community leaders, “faith-based” groups and others who oppose allowing urban casinos in our community have put together a website with information, facts and studies on the impact of urban casinos on our East Bay community.Casino proposals have sprung up in major urban centers around the state particularly in the Bay Area where casinos have been proposed in Oakland,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1151611358470162752006-06-29T11:55:00.000-07:002006-06-29T13:02:38.556-07:00

Friends,I wanted to share this very special announcement with you. With the successful qualification of the "Clean Money" Initiative, we all must use our energy and all our resources to ensure it's passage in November. As a team, we have proven our ability to make significant change, and the passage of this initiative represents much needed change. I am looking forward to working with all of you

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1150741170255217602006-06-19T10:16:00.000-07:002006-06-19T11:19:30.266-07:00

Friends,Oakland made history this weekend electing my good friend Ron Dellums as Mayor of Oakland. I have known Ron for 30 years, and have seen first hand what he has done in Congress to advocate for the core values of the Democratic Party, revitalize downtown Oakland, promoting economic growth at the Oakland Port, securing funding for essential services and protecting the environment.Kudos to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1150132377166059582006-06-12T10:03:00.000-07:002006-06-12T10:13:04.870-07:00

Friends, This article from Todd Milbourn of the Sacramento Bee shows how the unrestricted Indian Gaming rules will continue to get out of control unless we insist on changes.Tribes look far afield for casino sitesBills in Congress could block the trend and rewrite gaming rules.An Indian tribe rooted in Lake County is pushing a Las Vegas-style casino in the East Bay.Tribes from Humboldt and San

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1148680553609591942006-05-26T13:48:00.000-07:002006-05-26T16:04:18.943-07:00

Friends,We just issued this press release. Call you station managers and demand that these misleading ads be pulled from the public airwaves.Assemblywoman Hancock Calls on Local Station Managers to Pull Misleading AdvertisementsAds meant to mislead public about the real dangers of global warmingSacramento, CA — State Assemblywoman Loni Hancock (D-Oakland) called on local Fox television stations

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1148415388618109452006-05-22T11:27:00.000-07:002008-01-07T09:58:34.980-08:00

Friends,This cruel and inhumane practice of Field Coursing has got to stop. It horrific! Your support of our cause is needed. If you are not familiar with the "sport" please read this article by Jim Sanders of the Sacramento Bee and let you elected officials know how you feel!California lawmakers sets sights on ban of coursingSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- For sighthounds, it's fun and games.For their

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1148414877996172292006-05-15T22:29:00.000-07:002006-05-23T13:07:58.033-07:00

Friends,It is the ever-important grass roots activism of individuals like you and groups like the California Nurses' Association that will spell victory in the fight for Clean Money!Clean money petitions submittedby Rebecca S. BenderPetitions for the California Nurses’ Association clean money initiative were due Saturday, and organizers are confident that the initiative will be coming to the

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1147283065207211532006-05-10T10:22:00.000-07:002006-05-10T10:45:28.163-07:00

Friends,I've said it before and I'll say it again -- the momentum behind our Clean Money campaign is growing stronger and stronger! We must keep the fight strong and we will make Clean Money a reality! This article by Harrison Sheppard from dailynews.com details our progress:State, local finance plans advanceSeparate Los Angeles city and statewide efforts to establish a "clean money" system of

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1146077959727483192006-04-26T11:50:00.000-07:002006-04-26T11:59:34.160-07:00

Friends,This is empowerment of the people at its finest! We have fought hard to put the brakes on the runaway train of unfettered casino development and expansion and now we have an opportunity to stop the process before it starts. This article by Steven Harmon of the Contra Costa Times shares some of the details.Assembly OKs measure giving communities input on casinosSACRAMENTO - Communities

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1145648172133819462006-04-21T10:15:00.000-07:002006-04-21T12:36:59.240-07:00

Friends,We are continuing the momentum. By your request, and to support your activism, we will be doing more and more activities to "Bring it to the People." With your support, Clean Money will be a reality!If you are in the area, please take some time out of your day to come down to the meeting.West County League of Women Voters -- 11:30 a.m., Denny's Restaurant, 11344 San Pablo Ave., corner of

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1145561656570298362006-04-20T23:28:00.000-07:002006-04-20T12:34:16.583-07:00

Friends, The momentum for Clean Money is growing stronger and stronger each day. A lot of this is due to your help and support and continued activism. But we must not let up! This is a great editorial from the San Francisco Chronicle:THE CALIFORNIA Clean Money and Fair Elections Act, AB583, will have its first state Senate hearing Thursday. If it passes -- and every senator should vote for it --

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1145322915682538502006-04-17T17:30:00.000-07:002006-04-17T18:17:43.496-07:00

Friends,This editorial by Berkeley resident Roslyn Fuerman in the Contra Costa Times hits the point exactly! I appreciate her comments and the support from all of you for our historic actions and the continued fight against Corporate Welfare!Put stop to corporate welfareI read with great interest that Assemblywoman Loni Hancock is sponsoring legislation to force corporate disclosure regarding tax

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1142039151508453172006-03-10T11:46:00.000-08:002006-03-10T17:05:51.573-08:00

Friends,The unrestrained growth of Indian Gaming has already proven vulnerable to citizen action as you proved in San Pablo. The voice of your success has been heard across the nation and through the halls of Washinton!This is a great article in the Contra Costa Times about bills being introduced in the House and Senate to put a stop to urban gaming, but shutting down the Indian Casino land

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1141852733114976752006-03-08T11:06:00.000-08:002006-03-08T15:10:33.846-08:00

Friends, This is how we do it! True citizen action against the uncontrolled expansion of urban casinos. Join their voice and help us put an end to the deception that urban casinos bring prosperity and not crime! Read this newsletter to see the gang of problems that have sprung up and the number of Police emergency calls at the San Pablo casino.East Bay Coalition Against Urban CasinosNEWSLETTER -

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1141749426927192112006-03-07T08:33:00.000-08:002006-03-07T08:37:06.943-08:00

Friends, A little bit of media on our symposium I would like to share with you:Assemblywoman Loni Hancock partners with the City of Richmond & the State Treasurer’s Office to hold “Clean” Technology Symposium in Richmond, CA.The Office of Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, The City of Richmond (Richmond) & The State Treasurer’s Office recently hosted a successful “clean” environmental technology

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1131661867930912212006-02-27T11:53:00.000-08:002006-02-27T12:50:04.983-08:00

Friends,The blogosphere is a significant communication medium and it is a battle towards dominance of truth or tripe. With your help, we can win the battle! View these sites and participate...http://speakoutca.orgSpeak Out is a progressive advocacy group dedicated to helping people in California is better informed about the political and legislative happenings of our state. Their views can be

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1140634536787783022006-02-22T10:50:00.000-08:002006-02-22T10:56:10.546-08:00

Friends,Now is the time that we must all rally together! The California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act passed the Assembly floor by a vote of 47-31 on January 30th, the first time a public financing bill had ever passed the Assembly! But our battle is not over... there is still much to be done. Take a moment to view our website and watch this historic floor debate. This is where it all

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1140546480336257062006-02-21T10:23:00.000-08:002006-02-21T10:28:00.346-08:00

Friends,Here is a great column from local columnist Lisa Vorderbrueggen. This article describes the birth of new and exciting progressive think tank -- the Rockridge Institute. Founded by UC Berkeley Linguistics professor George Lakoff, the Rockridge Institute is offering a whole new look at the framing of progressive issues.Click on the link below to learn how scholars, advocates, legislators

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1139939325768191312006-02-14T09:41:00.000-08:002006-02-14T09:51:50.370-08:00

Friends,In a follow-up story on "field coursing" -- the use of fast-running dogs such as greyhounds to run down jackrabbits in open fields and literally tear them apart -- ABC News clearly shows the gross and inhumane treatment of these poor animals. Suprisingly, it's actually called a "sport" by some."Open field coursing" is even banned in England (where there is a long tradition of using hounds

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1139516831320171302006-02-09T11:22:00.000-08:002006-02-09T12:28:10.103-08:00

Friends,Representative Randy “Duke” Cunningham resigned his office and plead guilty to accepting $2.4 million in bribes in exchange for influencing defense contract legislation; money-raising scandals involve San Diego Councilmembers Ralph Inzunza and Michael Zucchet; Jack Abramoff admits to conspiracy to bribe public officials; Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his opponents spend over $270

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1139270071274789742006-02-06T10:59:00.000-08:002006-02-06T15:54:31.286-08:00

Friends,We are already looking into legislation to ban this horrible and inhumane treatment of animals.ABC News Uncovers Blood Sport In Bay AreaCalifornia is known as a very progressive state in terms of animal rights. But the ABC 7 I-Team has uncovered a blood sport underway right here in the Bay Area, that's been banned in England.See the full story by CLICKING HERE.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1138993136777415892006-02-03T10:50:00.000-08:002006-02-03T10:58:56.790-08:00

Friends,The momentum is growing and growing and growing!A clean-money plan HERE'S THE latest appalling statistic on money and California politics: More than $300 million was spent on eight initiatives that all failed last November. It puts a new price tag on political futility, but it makes a bigger point. Elections are way too costly, letting big money take over where public debate should rule.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1138909463951713432006-02-02T11:38:00.000-08:002006-02-02T11:44:23.986-08:00

Friends,We are gaining momentum and the move is on! Thanks to your help, we have made a mighty impact and it is only going to grow stronger. Here is an article by George Skelton of the LA Times...Bill Would Give the Public More Power to Buy PoliticiansLegislators adamantly opposed to public financing of political campaigns — mainly conservatives — argued that citizens' liberties would be trampled

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1138779717468760672006-01-31T10:30:00.000-08:002006-01-31T23:41:57.470-08:00

Friends,I wanted to share more information with you about our first success. But the fight is not over, we have lots more to do! This excerpt is from the Contra Costa Times....The much debated California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act of 2006, which passed with 47 of 48 Democrats voting in favor -- and no Republicans in support -- would be a voluntary program. But a candidate who chose not to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1138779194292952212006-01-30T11:29:00.000-08:002006-01-31T23:33:14.306-08:00

Friends! The first hurdle has been reached and we cleared it! This is our official media advisory that I wanted to share with you.Historic Campaign Finance Reform Legislation Passes State AssemblyNext Stop - the SenateSacramento, CA – For the first time in the history of the California Legislature, the issue of public financing of campaigns was passed by State Assembly. Today, AB 583, the

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1138297192146205212006-01-25T09:34:00.000-08:002006-01-26T09:41:58.356-08:00

Friends, The Nurses Association is joining the fight for a Clean Money system. Together, with all our hard work, a Clean Money system for financing campaigns will be a reality. Here is an article by Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times detailing their effort.Nurses Association targets lobbyists with new initiativeFlush with success after the special election showdown with Gov. Arnold

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1137982309494261652006-01-20T10:12:00.000-08:002006-01-22T18:11:49.506-08:00

Friends,We are on our way to making the Clean Money System a reality! This article from the Associated Press details our recent victory...Measure seeking public financing of campaigns passes committeeSACRAMENTO - A proposal seeking public financing of political campaigns passed a key committee Thursday and was sent to the full Assembly.The measure, patterned after systems in use in Arizona and

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1137652614047433752006-01-18T10:32:00.000-08:002006-01-18T22:36:54.063-08:00

Friends,The day has come. Assembly Bill 583 The California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act of will be heard today in Assembly Appropriations Committee and voted on Thursday. AB 583 allows any candidate who raises a substantial number of small contributions from individuals residing in the district and agrees not to take contributions from any source, to receive full public financing of their

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1136943141627416672006-01-10T10:25:00.000-08:002006-01-10T17:32:21.640-08:00

Friends,We are clearly gaining momentum in our effort to clean up politics in this great state of ours. And it all starts in Sacramento with the Clean Money System. I want to thank you for all your help. Today is we will see a very critical vote in the Assembly Elections Committee, I hope to have your support and the support of the Committee.Here is the editorial from the SF Chronicle:THE 2003

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1136426718757077172006-01-04T15:02:00.000-08:002006-01-04T18:06:28.520-08:00

Friends,Disturbing news about the Jack Abramoff scandal further highlights the need for publicly financing campaigns. This is diabolical case of the undue influence of campaign contributions and lobbyists in exchange for lucrative government contracts and legislative deals that defrauded a Native American Tribe and the public interest of the American people. This story truly demonstrates how

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1136343632593882952006-01-03T18:58:00.000-08:002006-01-03T19:00:32.606-08:00

Friends, I would like to invite you to be a part of re-creating our political dynamic. I will be holding a Town Hall meeting on the Clean Money system of publicly financing elections in California. Simply put, the Clean Money system allows people to run for office without taking a single dime of special interest campaign contributions. With Clean Money, candidates demonstrating broad public

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1134429334564369562005-12-12T12:21:00.000-08:002005-12-12T15:15:34.580-08:00

Friends,At 94, Maudelle is still a great and influential member of the Berkeley community. I am honored to know her. This great article from the Oakland Tribune by William Brand says it all.BERKELEY — In the two decades Maudelle Shirek served on the Berkeley City Council, she never forgot the hard years during the Great Depression and she never hesitated to speak out for social justice and for

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1133991092494663512005-12-07T13:23:00.000-08:002005-12-09T09:46:56.153-08:00

Friends,As you know I am sponsoring legislation to create a "Clean Money" system of funding political campaigns in California (view the bill by clicking here).The idea is gaining momentum and we are really on a roll! Check out this great article in the Los Angeles Times:Buying back governmentAS IF THE RESULTS OF LAST month's special election weren't convincing enough, there is new evidence that

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1133233423181582692005-11-29T10:00:00.000-08:002005-11-28T19:03:43.196-08:00

Friends,I hope you can come out and join us!CBS 5: More than 45 Berkeley community leaders will join in reading sections of the book "The House on Mango Street" at a community reading event on Saturday. The event is part of the "Berkeley Reads Together" initiative launched in October with Mayor Tom Bates and Library Director Jackie Griffin. Officials say "Berkeley Reads Together" is a program to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1132344062746529822005-11-18T11:30:00.000-08:002005-11-18T12:01:02.763-08:00

Friends,The number of young people dropping out of California schools has reached the crisis stage. In particular, the number of African American and Latino youth who have dropped out or simply walked away from school is alarming. According to a recent Harvard Civil Rights Project Report, approximately 40% of African American and Latino students drop out of high school. At our Select Committee

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1131661266307832122005-11-10T11:18:00.000-08:002005-11-10T14:21:22.710-08:00

Assemblywoman Loni Hancock will chair a hearing of the Select Committee on Bridging the Achievement Gap: Seeking Solutions to California’s High School Dropout CrisisSchool-to-Career: A Pathway to Success Featured panelists include Dr. Russell Rumberger, Linguistic Minority Research Institute/UC Santa Barbara and Paul Warren, Principle Analyst, Office of the Legislative Analyst, who will examine

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1130953051452461412005-11-02T09:31:00.000-08:002005-11-02T09:37:31.476-08:00

Friends,The Contra Costa Times did a great article on "new" trend towards political Blogs and how much we are able to accomplish together with this great forum. You can read the article at Contra Costa Times.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1130533322228669952005-10-28T11:40:00.000-07:002005-10-28T14:02:02.246-07:00

Friends,Hardly a day goes by without an article in the news about “contributions” of millions of dollars flowing into campaign coffers or out-of-state fundraisers provided by major corporate contributors with an interest in legislation or thoughtful public policy.The time, energy and money spent in fundraising shifts the focus of government from working on solutions for everyday people to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1130184794194372632005-10-24T11:53:00.000-07:002005-10-24T13:15:50.453-07:00

Friends, Here is a local article on a press conference held with Cindy Sheehan, myself, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Gold Star Families for Peace and Code PINK. We have joined together in a growing Coalition to support Assembly Joint Resolution 36. I introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 36 to request the Governor to recall the California National Guard from Iraq. Once home, they can act and function in

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1129146408182178512005-10-12T23:42:00.000-07:002005-10-12T12:48:03.613-07:00

Friends,Another great article about our Bay Trail Bill by Herbert Sample of the Sacramento Bee...Bay plan connects the dots for paddlersTrail: Plan could eventually include adding launch pointsBERKELEY - With an eye on education, environmentalism and a little bit of commerce, efforts have begun to link several dozen locations along San Francisco Bay's shoreline where kayakers, canoeists and

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1128462703215067522005-10-04T10:44:00.000-07:002005-10-04T14:53:12.866-07:00

Friends, This article in the Berkeley Daily Planet is a great piece on local level community involvement... go skaters!Skate Park Wins Lease Agreement By J. Douglas Allen-TaylorThe Caltrans sign at the end of the back road out of the Best Buy electronics store parking lot in Emeryville gives an odd command: Left Turn Only. The odd part is that the sign sits in front of a two-way street, Hollis

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1127858188450459542005-09-27T10:51:00.000-07:002005-09-27T14:56:49.953-07:00

Friends,Good article about legislation helping create a new & beautiful way to see the bay.Bill will boost access to the Bay for boatersBy Denis Cuff of the Contra Costa TimesCalifornia is blazing a new path to recreation on San Francisco Bay.Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that will create the San Francisco Bay water trail, a network of launching, landing and camping spots for

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1126832029036810092005-09-15T11:48:00.000-07:002005-09-15T17:53:49.043-07:00

Friends, The national disaster of Hurricane Katrina cannot be measured. The lack of a response by the federal government compounded the problem risking the lives of thousands of Americans. This is unacceptable! In addition, the relief effort required necessitates substantial public infrastructure investment to levees, ports, roads and the rebuilding of homes. This effort requires all the

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1126552809359919952005-09-09T10:54:00.000-07:002005-09-12T12:20:09.366-07:00

Friends, The fight isn't over... This article is from the San Francisco Chronicle...Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley, asked state Attorney General Bill Lockyer on Monday to investigate the new video bingo machines at Casino San Pablo, charging that they were nearly identical to slot machines. Hancock, whose district includes Casino San Pablo, said the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians had taken

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1125695423477447652005-09-02T22:56:00.000-07:002005-09-02T14:12:36.196-07:00

Friends,Here is a great article in Gambling Magazine that shows the slow evolutionary process of how investors, lawyers, and lobbyists use their collective influence to build casinos.  This is what we have witnessed in the Bay Area, in California and throughout the nation. It is because of these abuses of federal law, that has prompted investigative hearings in Congress and legislation by Senator

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1125338696533640212005-08-29T10:44:00.000-07:002005-08-29T11:04:56.540-07:00

Friends,Here is a great article that expresses the need for real campaign finance reform. Public financing of elections or what is commonly referred to as the "Clean Money" system is the only reform that will deal with the impact that special interest money has in campaigns. Please read this inspiring article, and join me in creating real reform.http://insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1124778589798904912005-08-23T09:27:00.000-07:002005-08-29T15:29:48.750-07:00

Friends,Not a day goes by that you don't read an article in the news about “gift giving” by special interests, millions of dollars flowing into campaign coffers or out-of-state fundraisers provided by major corporate contributors with an interest in legislation. The time, energy and money spent in fundraising shifts the focus of our representative democracy from working on solutions for everyday

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1124475489293794772005-08-19T11:06:00.000-07:002005-08-19T15:56:57.256-07:00

Friends,Our efforts in the Bay Area to curb the rampant abuses seen in urban casinos are being heard around the nation and across our state. This article from LA's City Beat details how effective our efforts have been and what they are similarly facing in Southern California. A great read. But the moral of the story is simple: we must not let up.SIN CITYIndian gaming interests are working to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1124224085265244512005-08-16T11:22:00.000-07:002005-08-16T13:28:22.293-07:00

Friends,It is not just in our neighborhood, or even in California that we are experiencing this uncontrolled casino growth. It is happening everywhere. This opinion piece in The Advocate details the continuous problem.Vitter pushes casino curbsThe law of unintended consequences never was demonstrated more vividly than when the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. Then,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1123865404371445412005-08-12T10:20:00.000-07:002005-08-12T09:50:20.580-07:00

Friends, This is a great article from today's edition of the Berkeley Daily Planet.Expansion of Casino San Pablo Could Pose Major Problems, Study ChargesShould Casino San Pablo eventually win approval to expand to a full-scale casino with 2,200 regulation slot machines, the result would cost Contra Costa County medical services a minimum of $3.6 million annually, according to a study released

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1123535844386849002005-08-08T11:49:00.000-07:002005-08-08T14:17:24.393-07:00

Friends,This is how it is done! One way or another they are going to get the message that we do not want casino expansion on any front.(KCBS) SAN PABLO A coalition of groups opposed to the Indian run casino in San Pablo held a protest Saturday outside the urban casino complaining the new outlet for gambling is not a positive development for the community."This is all based on greed," said one of

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1123194980575478762005-08-04T15:26:00.000-07:002005-08-04T15:36:20.583-07:00

Friends,Here is a great education as to why Video Bingo has the same impact on the community as the highly regulated slot machines they are intended to replace. Read the article below and pay close attention to the responses of some of the patrons who spent good money, while not even really understanding the machines. Because, in one man's words it's "kind of addictive." http://www.sfgate.com/

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1123008309458330402005-08-02T11:10:00.000-07:002005-08-02T11:45:09.476-07:00

Friends,This article from the Associated Press appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Monday. As you can see we are NOT going to let them sneak anything through this loophole. Gambling machines are gambling machines, no matter how they are built, maintained, operated or provide revenue to their owners. We need to continue to make our voice heard until they remove these machines. SAN PABLO,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1122920175370093712005-08-01T10:58:00.000-07:002005-08-01T11:16:15.376-07:00

Friends, You may have heard the Lytton tribe plans to put in electronic "bingo" machines at Casino San Pablo.  These machines look, act and feel like slot machines. Many of my constituents have expressed to me their opposition to the casinos expansion. Unfortunately this is another attempt by the proponents of the casino to expand against the objections of the local community. Federal law allows

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1122662725766811902005-07-29T11:38:00.000-07:002005-07-29T11:45:25.773-07:00

Friends, Today Contra Costa County released a study that shows the substantial health risks associated with the expanded casino at Casino San Pablo.These health risks include increases in gambling addiction and the impact of second hand smoke. Here are quotes from two of our local County Supervisors on this issue: “The bottom line is that this proposal has not demonstrated that it is good for

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1122419158116016302005-07-25T10:36:00.000-07:002005-07-26T16:06:50.420-07:00

Friends,Here is a succinct overview of the Bay Bridge legislation by a local columnist Lisa Vorderbrueggen. Read on and let me know... "How do you feel about the Bay Bridge Deal"? Click here to read the article.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1121907566314132592005-07-20T10:58:00.000-07:002005-07-20T17:59:26.320-07:00

Friends, The blog has been down for the last two weeks and we apologize for the delay . We  are now back on track! 

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1121072135264836862005-07-08T10:49:00.000-07:002005-07-11T01:55:35.270-07:00

Friends,As you may know I am carrying the Bay Bridge Bill. Here is a great article on where the process currently stands and what obstacles stand in the way.Click here to read the article in the Contra Costa Times.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1120067395986215642005-06-29T10:39:00.000-07:002005-06-29T10:51:41.586-07:00

Friends,Senator Dianne Fienstein's legislation on Casino San Pablo passed the Senate Indian affairs Committee today! With a 10-3 bipartisan vote this legislation would require the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians to go through the standard BIA process before opening a casino at Casino San Pablo. More updates to come on this breaking news!

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1119555262822834062005-06-23T10:31:00.000-07:002005-06-23T12:34:22.826-07:00

Here is the link for S 113, Senator Feinstein's legislation. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s109-113

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1119462396105010612005-06-22T10:42:00.000-07:002005-06-22T10:46:36.113-07:00

Friends,The City of Richmond has been suffering from a cycle of chronic systematic violence. In order to survive, we must come together as a community and support the families who have lost loved ones. Additionally, we must begin to work constructively and develop a regional crime prevention plan that will stop this cycle of violence. Crime prevention programs including seamless technology

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1119285392317587072005-06-20T09:32:00.000-07:002005-06-20T09:36:32.323-07:00

Friends, From the Oakland Tribune...THE Koi Nation will have to go shopping elsewhere for a "reservation" on which to build an urban casino. The Oakland City Council and an unhappy public have sent the tribe packing with its plans to build a 2,000-slot casino near the Oakland International Airport. Even the tribe's offer to pay the city $30 million a year for 20 years wasn't enough incentive to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118863119454888432005-06-15T22:56:00.000-07:002005-06-15T12:18:39.460-07:00

Friends,On Monday night, the Governor called a special election in November. As a result, political observers have estimated close to two hundred million dollars will be spent by “special interests” to promote or defeat the proposed ballot initiatives. The Governor will undoubtedly use his pulpit and his ability to continue raising millions of dollars from the business and corporate interests

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118684877120681592005-06-13T10:41:00.000-07:002005-06-13T10:47:57.133-07:00

Friends, Last Week the Koi Nation agreed to withdraw their proposal for a casino at the Arrowhead Marsh in Oakland. I applaud their response to community opposition to the casino. The casino proposal at Oakland is yet another attempt by Las Vegas developers to put casinos in California urban areas. These projects are often put forward over the objections of the local community and represent how

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118479442598617952005-06-10T15:39:00.000-07:002005-06-11T01:44:03.073-07:00

Friends,Today Legacy Partners announced it will withdraw its proposal to build a massive 200,000 square foot casino with the Koi Nation at Oakland International Airport. We applaud Legacy Partners and the Koi Nation's response to the overwhelming opposition in the community to the casino at Arrowhead Marsh. Thanks to grass-roots organizing by concerned citizens, advocates in the environmental

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118361157402488682005-06-09T10:49:00.000-07:002005-06-11T01:50:08.230-07:00

Friends,This is an article that reports on the scandal of two key GOP operatives pressuring tribes for money and campaign contributions in exchange for political favors. Read on about how this scandal has prompted hearings in Washington DC and further illuminate the need for greater transparency with respect to tribal gambling operations and necessitate a serious look at real and substantial

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118262612950746322005-06-08T10:58:00.001-07:002005-06-11T01:51:18.630-07:00

Friends,Congress is working diligently to resolve the issue of off-reservation casinos. They are currently seeking legislation that will address the very important issues and concerns we have brought to their attention. Pombo's bill hearing draws debate on East Bay casinosSACRAMENTO - The East Bay took center stage Monday in a brewing political debate over American Indian tribes pushing for

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1118091081113168342005-06-06T10:44:00.000-07:002005-06-11T01:46:10.876-07:00

Friends, Here is the agenda for Congressman Pombo's hearings on Off Reservation Gaming. We will continue working with the Committee in looking at these controversial issues and we will follow the Senator Feinstein's legislation (S 113) closely. Please continue to check this blog for updates. For a copy of S 113 please CLICK HERE.California State Library914 Capitol Mall, Room 500Sacramento,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1117738508018206312005-06-02T10:54:00.000-07:002005-06-02T11:55:08.023-07:00

Friends,This excerpt is from an article in the Chronicle by David Lazarus showing just how much San Pablo would benefit from a casino... not at all. The Lytton Band's tribal chairwoman, Marjie Mejia, reiterated in testimony before state lawmakers in January that the casino will create jobs and bring prosperity to the area. "As people who understand what it is to be poor, we are committed to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1117649335558410002005-06-01T10:40:00.000-07:002005-06-01T11:08:55.563-07:00

Friends,The casino proposals are not gone. As this article by John Simerman of the Contra Costa Times shows, we are winning, but the battle has just begun. I will continue to keep you informed of the ongoing hearings and issues as they develop.Long odds for casinos in East BayScotts Valley, the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians and Lower Lake Rancheria-Koi Nation face long odds for casino rights in

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1117143821112176572005-05-26T10:31:00.000-07:002005-05-26T14:44:51.553-07:00

Friends, This article by Josh Richman of the Oakland Tribune reinforces the need for a full moratorium on new casinos of any type.After two months of relative silence, the war over Casino San Pablo revved up again Wednesday as foes claimed the Bay Area should worry just as much about electronic bingo gaming as it did about true slot machines. Bingo machines the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians could

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1116873347012063352005-05-23T11:28:00.000-07:002005-05-23T11:36:10.590-07:00

Friends, C.W. Nevius of the San Francisco Chronicle writes:Casino train off tracks in East BayA funny thing happened on the way to turning the East Bay into a mini-Las Vegas. A civics lesson broke out. And the result is that the power of the people seems to have prevailed over some of the wealthiest and most influential interests in the state. Late last year, the Indian casino bulldozer seemed

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1116609523039840392005-05-20T10:30:00.000-07:002005-05-20T10:18:43.053-07:00

The Governor has made a glaring contradiction with his recent statement on urban gambling, taking a strong stance against casinos in urban areas and then exempting the largest, most controversial urban casino proposed in the state...Casino San Pablo.From an editorial in the Chronicle:Schwarzenegger draws the lineGOV. ARNOLD Schwarzenegger this week issued a clear proclamation of his opposition to

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1116379078129046252005-05-17T11:19:00.000-07:002005-05-17T18:17:58.136-07:00

It is very important to me that a site as contaminated as this one is properly handled with all the resources and expertise the state can provide. I am very proud that my colleagues in the Richmond City Council and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are supporting my request.From the Contra Costa Times...Critics of the cleanup at the former Stauffer Chemical plant in Richmond are

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1116014999687492662005-05-13T23:04:00.000-07:002005-05-13T13:09:59.693-07:00

Friends,You have done well! Hollister - The California Valley Miwok tribe and its investors from Game Won have announced they are ditching plans to build a resort/casino in San Benito County, ending one of the region’s most controversial development proposals.Read more about our success here.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1115916164815559482005-05-12T10:16:00.000-07:002005-05-12T09:42:44.820-07:00

Friends,We all know of the need for reform and now it looks like, because of your help, reform may be forthcoming.WASHINGTON -- The thirst for lucrative Indian casinos can taint the tribal recognition process, which is too slow and costly, state and federal officials told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee Wednesday. And the panel's chairman, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., signaled a greater

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1115678260319954792005-05-09T10:57:00.000-07:002005-05-09T15:37:40.336-07:00

Friends,Tonight the Lafayette City Council will debate a resolution to oppose the expansion of Casino San Pablo. I urge you to attend this meeting and express your views on this controversial project. The meeting with be held atLafayette City Council, 7 p.m., Manzanita Room, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Road. Consider resolution opposing the expansion of Casino San Pablo.Thank you.

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1115413571935808762005-05-06T12:57:00.000-07:002005-05-06T14:06:11.943-07:00

Dan Walters: Tribes want it both ways; they're sovereign when it suits them

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1115314512884969822005-05-05T10:30:00.000-07:002005-05-05T10:35:12.890-07:00

If there any questions about location or if you are interested in attending the forum call Terri Waller at 510-559-1406OAKLAND -- A public forum will be held tonight on accreditation problems at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, one of the East Bay's largest hospitals. Inspectors from the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, which certifies that hospitals meet a

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1115144894422234312005-05-03T10:57:00.000-07:002005-05-03T11:28:14.423-07:00

This is an interesting commentary by Jeff Benedict on the country's two largest casinos.$400 million. That's about how much Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun paid the state last year in slot machine revenue. It's the result of a deal struck in 1993. In exchange for the right to operate slot machines, the Mashantucket Pequot tribe offered the state 25 percent of the slot revenue from Foxwoods. In 1996,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1114714652939816192005-04-28T10:51:00.000-07:002005-04-28T11:57:32.940-07:00

WASHINGTON — John McCain, chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, indicated support Wednesday for committee passage of a bill by Sen. Dianne Feinstein that would block an Indian tribe from building a Nevada-style casino in San Pablo. McCain, R-Ariz., said he would poll fellow committee members on their views on the legislation, and if a majority wanted a committee vote he would schedule

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1114636856752241122005-04-27T11:15:00.000-07:002005-04-27T14:24:07.276-07:00

From a Contra Costa Times article:"It's a matter of real concern to think about the possible loss of 16 women next year," said Assemblywoman Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley, who will term out in 2008. "We already know there tends to be fewer women as you go up the political ladder and without the experience, confidence and contacts you gain at the state level, there will be even fewer women to run."Read

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1114540886494996182005-04-26T10:58:00.000-07:002005-04-26T11:41:26.496-07:00

It looks like our Attorney General has joined in our fight to ensure that the widespread destructive effects of rapid casino development comes to a halt. We applaud the action. It is precisely this kind short-cutting, rule-ignoring methodology that created the San Pablo problem. We won that battle, but there are more to fight. Thank you for your help!In a rare move, the state Attorney General's

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1114210650104711772005-04-22T10:52:00.000-07:002005-04-22T15:57:30.106-07:00

Tribe wants to build 230,000-square-foot facility near airportAn article by Jim Herron Zamora, Chronicle Staff WriterSeveral East Bay jurisdictions announced Thursday that they would present a unified front in their legal and political fight to prevent a proposed Indian casino near the Oakland International Airport.The five public agencies -- Oakland, San Leandro, the East Bay Regional Park

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1114017846316349182005-04-20T10:22:00.000-07:002005-04-20T10:24:21.003-07:00

Here is a great article on AB 583 the California Clean Money and Fair Elections Act of 2005. This bill would provide clear and innovative alternative to the special interest driven system in Sacramento. We can no longer afford to not to look at the corrosive influence the amounts of special interest money has on public policy. Even more so the perception of influence by campaign contributors

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1113927172289119912005-04-19T10:07:00.000-07:002005-04-19T09:12:52.293-07:00

Published in the SF Chronicle on Sunday, April 17, 2005. Written by Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va) who is the author of the legislation creating the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. Only 30 years ago, gambling was illegal in most states and was generally considered to be a vice contrary to the American work ethic. Serious gamblers had to travel to Nevada to visit a casino and the states had

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1113848087384514182005-04-18T10:45:00.000-07:002005-04-18T11:14:47.386-07:00

An article by Richard BrennemanAt least two East Bay residents will testify later this month on two bills that would transform regulation of toxic waste sites.Inspired by ongoing events at Campus Bay, a hazardous waste site in Richmond proposed as the grounds for a 1,330-unit housing development, the measures were written by Assemblymember Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley-Richmond.The measures,

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1113847749912841092005-04-15T10:54:00.000-07:002005-04-18T11:27:23.376-07:00

(ABC 7) --In Richmond on Sunday afternoon, a new mural promoting peace and an end to gun violence was unveiled.The mural is the second one placed on the walls outside the Nevin Community Center in the heart of Richmond's so-called Iron Triangle. That's an area often plagued by gun violence.The mural depicts an end to that violence and the impact the change would have on the community.Teenagers

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LETTERS TO THE CONTRA COSTA TIMES Support fight to end Casino chaos in areaIt's a tragedy that there are officials who believe gambling is the "holy grail" for solving the economic woes of their communities.Generating tax revenues by preying on the pockets of their citizenry through gambling is truly a form of legal extortion. Too bad these officials are "running on empty" in the creativity

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1113437010216076752005-04-13T09:52:00.000-07:002005-04-13T17:03:30.220-07:00

Contra Costa County, Orinda Say No to Urban Casinos; Senate May ActBy Richard BrennemanTuesday, April 12, 2005 Contra Costa County and the City of Orinda joined the ranks of East Bay casino foes last week, while a Washington D.C. hearing targeted Casino San Pablo.Meeting in Martinez on Tuesday, Contra Costa Supervisors voted 4-0 to oppose new or expanded casinos anywhere in the county. The Orinda

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1113088114872279082005-04-08T10:58:00.000-07:002005-04-09T16:08:34.873-07:00

Friends, the bridge fiasco is heating up again. The potential risk to the safety of our citizens and the continuous claims of mis-management of such and important project are unacceptable. Therefore, I am calling the establishment of an investigative committee to investigate these claims. Read more about it in the Chronicle article quoted below.THE PEOPLE AT Caltrans responsible for the

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1112981462032954012005-04-07T10:20:00.000-07:002005-04-08T10:33:14.350-07:00

Friends,We just returned from DC where we had the unique opportunity to testify on Casino San Pablo. What follows is one of the many articles that are resulting from these hearings.San Francisco ChronicleWe will be posting additional articles in the days to come.

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Contra Costa County, led by Supervisors John Gioia and Gayle Ulkema will be joining other impacted municipalities in opposing urban gambling in the Bay Area. The County, like other communities, shares the same concerns about the impact urban casinos will have on congestion, crime, local businesses, not to mention the social impacts for the community at large.Read all about these efforts...San

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An Editorial in today's Torrance Daily Breeze...Moves by Indian tribes to build gambling palaces in urban areas have rightly raised concern among legislators. Given the enormous profits that casinos can reap and the social ills that expanded gambling can bring, it's now up to lawmakers to put reasonable restrictions in place.Los Angeles County must take the trend among tribes to "casino-shop"

Loni Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01048358210789990182noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435195.post-1112214654297956522005-03-30T10:57:00.000-08:002005-03-30T13:00:25.860-08:00

Read all about it in the Berkeley Daily Planet.

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In our local Daily Cal...Plans to expand an East Bay card room located less than 10 miles from UC Berkeley halted last week when the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians agreed not to install 2,500 slot machines at Casino San Pablo, after facing heat from state legislators. The tribe’s plans to install slot machines and expand from 70,000 to 600,000 square feet will be abandoned. Instead, the tribe will

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