Sen. Atkins Praises State Funding of San Diego Transit Projects
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins Friday lauded the state’s allocation of nearly…
Supervisors Vote 3-1 to Back ‘Sanctuary’ Challenge, But Deadline Has Passed
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 3-1 to file a court brief siding with…
Opinion: Caregivers Are Professionals, Not Entry-Level Workers
Since its inception in 1961, the nonprofit I lead, Home of Guiding Hands, has provided…
Opinion: Shame on Homophobia in Chula Vista City Council Race
LGBT leadership in San Diego has come a long way. Since 1993, when Christine Kehoe…
San Diego’s Toni Atkins Sworn in as California State Senate Leader
In a ceremony in the state Capitol Wednesday, San Diego’s state Sen. Toni Atkins was sworn…
As New Senate Leader, San Diego’s Toni Atkins Vows to Reduce Capitol Rivalry
Shortly after her election to the Assembly in 2010, Democrat Toni Atkins of San Diego…
Advocates for Single-Payer Healthcare Play The Long Game in California
By many measures the rambunctious campaign for a single-payer health care system in California appears…
‘Powerhouse’ Democratic Club Scrutinized on Spending, Use of $108K NextGen Grant
San Diego Democrats for Equality has become a “political powerhouse,” boasts the club’s 30-year-old leader,…
Atkins’ Bill Eliminates Restrictions on Filing Benefits Claims for Injured Firefighters, Police
Updated at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2018 The time limit for relatives of public safety…
New Bill Will Allow Violent-Crime Victims to Use State Assistance on Pets
Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, Tuesday introduced a bill that would ensure survivors of violent…
Atkins Bill Seeks Training for Hotel Workers to Spot Human Trafficking
Sen. Toni Atkins has introduced a bill that would require California hotels and motels to train…
At San Diego Women’s March: ‘Waited 80 Years for This Cultural Change’ and a Pussy Hat
Judy Hyde of University City wanted an unusual Christmas gift. She asked a friend to…
Todd Gloria Moves Up to Majority Whip Position in Assembly
Former San Diego City Counilmember Todd Gloria was promoted to a new leadership position in…
Gov. Brown Signs ‘Gender Neutral’ ID Law Authored by San Diego’s Toni Atkins
California Gov. Jerry Brown singed ground-breaking legislation on Monday that creates a “gender neutral” option…
