A bill to increase transparency when state hospitals attempt to place sexually violent predators in California communities unanimously passed the state Senate's Public Safety Committee Tuesday.
Minority Leader Sen. Brian Jones has emerged as the "biggest cheerleader" of a new bipartisan approach in Sacramento focused on getting things done for California and steering clear of the national political battles.
Sen. Brian Jones, the minority leader in the state Senate, opened a new district office in Scripps Ranch on Wednesday while touting a new approach by Republicans in Sacramento.
The Republican leader in the California Senate praised the San Diego City Council's 5-4 vote to pass the "Unsafe Camping Ordinance" to restrict homeless encampments, calling it a model for the state.