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Balancing Online Privacy With Employers' Right to Know (KQED)

May 03, 2012

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A potential employer asks for your Facebook user name and password. That's currently a completely legal and growing practice among California companies. But now, state lawmakers are weighing the Social Media Privacy Act, which would bar employers from asking potential hires for their usernames and passwords on social media sites.

Senator Yee and UC's budget VP duke it out on "AirTalk" (KPCC)

December 17, 2010

Larry Mantle

The battle is on over whether the University of California should keep its autonomy under the state's governmental structure.

San Francisco-area state senator Leland Yee has a bill that would strip UC of that power to govern itself and give it to the legislature. Currently, the state budget provides a yearly allocation to UC, but its governance is through its own Board of Regents.

CA May Allow More Cars in Carpool Lane (KCBS)

August 12, 2010

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's carpool lanes would welcome a wider variety of low-emission vehicles under a bill heading to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk.

The state Senate voted 28-3 Wednesday to allow the latest generation of low-emission, hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes during commuting hours.

Extension for Carpool Stickers (KCBS)

June 29, 2010

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCBS) Life in the carpool lane is going to last an extra six months for thousands of Bay Area hybrid drivers.

If you drive a Prius or a hybrid Honda with yellow carpool stickers, you get to use the HOV lanes, even when you're driving solo.

85,000 California commuters do it. But that program is nearing the end, says State Senator Leland Yee of San Francisco.

California Bill Would Reject Texas Books (KERA)

June 17, 2010

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Bill Zeeble, KERA News

DALLAS, TX (KERA) - A bi-partisan bill working its way through the California legislature would prevent recent text book changes made in Texas from reaching students in California. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more.

Controversy Over Paying Palin (KSRO)

March 31, 2010

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Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin is scheduled to speak at an upcoming fundraiser at a California State University. The fundraiser will raise money for the school, but what price will they have to pay to get Palin? Records show that she doesn't come cheap - and the amount she is being paid has not been disclosed.

Guest: Senator Leland Yee, Califoria's 8th District

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Senator wants Palin's visit probed (Central Valley Business Times)

March 30, 2010

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• Says former Alaska governor may be taking thousands of dollars from CSU students

• 'Her speaking appearances typically command $100,000 per event'

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State to Audit UC After Years of Financial Controversy (KCBS)

February 18, 2010

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KCBS' Doug Sovern reports

SACRAMENTO -- State lawmakers have voted unanimously to require The University of California to open its books for an audit of how it spends the people's money.

High School Students Rush to Apply for Cal Grants (KCBS)

February 13, 2010

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KCBS' Tim Ryan reports

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- The deadline for students to apply for Cal Grants is fast approaching, and many people are rushing to get their applications together.

State Senator Leland Yee said the deadline is March 2nd, and students can be eligible for as much as $9,700 a year.

Push for Same Day Voter Registration in California (KCBS)

January 29, 2010

KCBS' Margie Shafer reports

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SAN MATEO, Calif. (KCBS) -- Same day voter registration could be a reality in California before the 2012 presidential election.

More Skiers, Snowboarders Opt For Head Protection (NPR)

January 26, 2010

by Brian Mann

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Morning Edition

More and more skiers and snowboarders are using helmets when they take to the slopes. In part, that's because the headgear is more comfortable and more stylish than ever before. But half of all skiers - and two-thirds of teenagers - still go unprotected.

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The Phone Book's Days Appear Numbered (NPR)

January 18, 2010

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by Amy Standen

Morning Edition

At the end of every year, a new telephone book, usually weighing a few pounds, lands with a thud on doorsteps across the country. The directory is estimated to consume millions of trees a year to produce. But with most Americans now carrying mobile phones, do we still need phone directories made out of paper?

Domestic Violence Bill Would Hike Marriage License Fees (Capitol Public Radio)

January 13, 2010

Democratic State Senator Leland Yee says his measure would increase marriage license fees by ten-dollars to raise millions for domestic violence shelters and programs each year.

By: Steve Shadley

(Sacramento, CA) - Marriage license fees would increase under a bill aimed at generating more state funds for domestic violence shelters.

Democratic State Senator Leland Yee wants to raise the price of marriage licenses by ten dollars to help shelters that are scraping by because of the state's budget crunch.

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Consumers Who Shop on the Internet Have More Protection (KCBS)

January 02, 2010

KCBS' Bob Butler reports

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Companies doing business in California are now prohibited from using so-called automatic renewals without getting the customer's permission after a bill by San Francisco state Senator Leland Yee became law January 1st.

It happens a lot to people who shop online or get sales call at home.

Senator Yee objects to water legislation (KCBS)

November 12, 2009

KCBS' Melissa Culross Reports