In the News

July 2, 2008 - Bad grades
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

July 1, 2008 - California Bill Would Restrict Recycler Payments For Stolen Newspapers
(Editor & Publisher )

July 1, 2008 - Battle brews over raiders of recycling bins
(SFGate.com)

June 25, 2008 - Ma's controversial statewide sick leave bill passed by Senate committee
(PolitickerCA.com)

June 25, 2008 - California lawmakers gain momentum for legislation granting all California workers sick pay
(ABC7.com)

June 25, 2008 - California legislator defends paid sick-leave bill
(Bizjournals.com)

June 16, 2008 - Calif. bill removes jail threat for victims
(SFGate.com)

May 29, 2008 - Calif. Assembly votes to limit lead in children's products
(Monterey County Herald)

May 29, 2008 - Assembly Passes First in Nation Bill to Provide Paid Sick Days to Working Californians
(California Progress Report)

May 29, 2008 - Assembly OKs paid sick leave for all
(Sacramento Bee)

May 29, 2008 - Newspaper Theft Increases, New Law in the Works
(Berkeley Daily Planet)

May 29, 2008 - Assembly approves sick-leave measure
(San Francisco Chronicle)

May 28, 2008 - Calif. Assembly bill requires paid sick days
(Mercury News)

May 22, 2008 - Locksmith scam bill passes state assembly
(ABC7.com)

May 17, 2008 - Free blood test for widespread hepatitis B
(San Francisco Chronicle)

May 16, 2008 - Same-sex marriage ruling also a victory for S.F. mayor
(Mercury News)

May 15, 2008 - OAKLAND: John Fowler Reports On Bay Area Falling Behind In Fight Against Hepatitis B
(KTVU.com)

May 13, 2008 - Bay Area Mourns Chinese Earthquake Victims
(NBC11.com)

May 13, 2008 - OPEN FORUM: Killers Among Us
(San Francisco Chronicle)

May 12, 2008 - Asian Americans at risk of Hepatitis B
(ABC7.com)

May 11, 2008 - Working moms speak out about sick days
(ABC7.com)

May 11, 2008 - Celebrating Mother’s Day: Help Working Moms Pass California Paid Sick Days Law
(California Progress Report)

May 9, 2008 - Investigation finds sex offenders living in Peninsula care facilities
(The Examiner)

May 6, 2008 - Plastics set off alarm
(San Jose Mercury News)

April 24, 2008 - Bill aims to curb living together of sex offenders
(San Bernardino Sun)

April 18, 2008 - California Lawmakers Call For Better Supervision of Sex Offenders
(KPBS)

April 18, 2008 - Lawmakers vow crackdown on sex offenders near day care
(Sacramento Bee)

April 18, 2008 - California Suspends Day Care Licenses, Linking Its Action to Sex Offenders
(New York Times)

April 17, 2008 - Rialto child care center targeted by state for closure
(Press-Enterprise)

April 17, 2008 - Should California require small businesses to offer sick days?
(Sacramento Bee)

April 17, 2008 - Lawmakers say Calif. needs tighter scrutiny of sex offenders
(San Diego Union Tribune)

April 17, 2008 - Lawmakers say Calif. needs tighter scrutiny of sex offenders
(San Jose Mercury News)

April 11, 2008 - San Francisco School Receives Distinguished School of the Year Award
(Asian Week)

April 11, 2008 - California Assembly Committee Approves Online Domestic Violence Offender Database Bill
(Ms. Magazine)

April 8, 2008 - Paid sick leave best for workers, employers
(Monterey County Herald)

April 7, 2008 - Sick leave bill to get Assembly hearing
(Mercury News)

April 6, 2008 - Sick Pay Legislation Proposed
(Fox 40 KTXL)

April 3, 2008 - Rail system speeds closer to a reality
(The Examiner)

March 26, 2008 - Cadaver provenance
(Los Angeles Times)

March 11, 2008 - Hundreds rally in SF against proposed education cuts
(Mercury News)

March 11, 2008 - Rally Against Pink Slips
(San Francisco Bay Guardian Online)

March 11, 2008 - Bicyclist clings to life after collision
(The Examiner)

March 9, 2008 - UC Merced chief: Campus cannot afford budget cuts
(modbee.com)

February 29, 2008 - California Could Become First in Nation to Guarantee Paid Sick Days for All Workers
(California Progress Report)

February 28, 2008 - Bill seeks to modify high-speed rail bond on California ballot
(Mercury News)

February 28, 2008 - States, Congress to investigate 'Bodies Revealed' promoter
(The Catholic Key)

February 27, 2008 - Paid Sick Time Proposed For All California Workers
(CBS5.com)

February 27, 2008 - Bill Proposed for Mandatory Sick Pay
(News10.net)

February 27, 2008 - Proposed state sick leave law follows city’s lead
(The Examiner)

February 26, 2008 - Bill would require paid sick leave in state
(San Jose Mercury News)

February 23, 2008 - Migden bills target toxics in consumer goods
(San Francisco Chronicle)

February 20, 2008 - Lawmakers Call for Congress to Probe Bodies Shows in Wake of '20/20' Report
(ABC News)

February 18, 2008 - Are chemicals altering the planet?
(ABC News)

February 14, 2008 - Exclusive: Secret Trade in Chinese Bodies
(ABC News)

February 6, 2008 - Hep B Bill Moves to Senate
(Asian Week)

January 28, 2008 - New Traffic Safety Cam Proposed SF's Market St.
(CBS5.com)

January 28, 2008 - Automated Enforcement Camera Coming to Octavia and Market
(sfist.com)

January 28, 2008 - Illegal right turns focus of legislation
(The Examiner)

January 28, 2008 - Cheers and Jeers of the Week
(Women's eNews)

January 25, 2008 - Cadaver exhibit: Who said OK?
(Los Angeles Times)

January 25, 2008 - Calif. bill restricts cadaver exhibits
(EARTHtimes.org)

January 25, 2008 - 'Painful' year ahead
(Daily Democrat)

January 24, 2008 - Lawmakers work to overhaul lending industry
(sgvtribune.com)

January 18, 2008 - Editorial: Body displays, if properly run, are very educational
(San Jose Mercury News)

January 17, 2008 - Database of domestic abusers proposed
(San Jose Mercury News)

January 16, 2008 - Lawmaker wants limits on body exhibits
(abc7news.com)

January 16, 2008 - Schwarzenegger wants guarantees of support for high-speed rail
(San Francisco Chronicle)

January 16, 2008 - Governor Vies For High-Speed Rail Support
(KCRA.com )

January 16, 2008 - Fiona Ma: San Jose Body Exhibit 'Grave-Robbing'
(NBC11.com)

January 16, 2008 - Domestic Violence Database Proposed
(News10.net)

January 16, 2008 - Bill Proposes Database of Offenders to Aid Dating
(New York Times)

January 16, 2008 - Exhibits of corpses under fire
(San Jose Mercury News)

January 15, 2008 - Wary daters may get help
(Sacramento Bee)

January 9, 2008 - Newsom's Gambit
(San Francisco Bay Guardian Online)

January 8, 2008 - Calif. legislators reconvene to face budget woes, leftover issues
(MontereyHerald.com)

January 4, 2008 - Cameras to nab illegal parkers in S.F. bus lanes
(San Francisco Chronicle)

January 2, 2008 - New California laws: smoking drivers, minimum wage, celebrity news
(San Francisco Chronicle)

January 1, 2008 - New '08 laws address kids, bicyclists, race jockeys
(Ventura County Star)

January 1, 2008 - It's the Law: Getting more money for their run
(Sacramento Bee)

December 31, 2007 - New bill cracks down illegal locksmiths
(ABC7News.com)

December 18, 2007 - Daly City school gets grant from tribe
(Inside Bay Area)

December 5, 2007 - Study: 35 Percent Of Toys Contaminated
(CBS5.com)

November 29, 2007 - Jockeys' Guild to Assemble Dec. 2-4
(BloodHorse)

November 23, 2007 - SF Lawmaker Targets Lead in Children’s Products
(KCBS)

November 17, 2007 - Politicians urge resolution at CBS
(Hollywood Reporter)

November 16, 2007 - Cal May Tackle Hep B: Student leads campus awareness effort
(Asian Week)

November 16, 2007 - Edwards to join striking writers
(DailyBreeze.com)

November 15, 2007 - 'Not enough' responders to oil spill
(The Examiner)

November 5, 2007 - Following Up: Safer toys for U.S. children
(San Francisco Chronicle)

October 31, 2007 - It's time for a nationwide ban on toxic toys
(Daily Kos)

October 23, 2007 - Immigrant Women Fight Domestic Violence
(Asian Week)

October 22, 2007 - California Portsmouth Square Association Celebration Dinner
(Asian Week)

October 22, 2007 - Ban signals awakening
(Contra Costa Times)

October 17, 2007 - California Bans Hazardous Chemical in Plastic Baby Toys
(Environment News Service)

October 17, 2007 - California bans phthalates in toys, more states may follow
(National Caucus of Environmental Legislators)

October 16, 2007 - In the center
(San Francisco Chronicle)

October 16, 2007 - A nationwide toxic toy ban likely to follow state lead
(San Francisco Chronicle)

October 15, 2007 - How The Gov.'s New Bills Affect You
(ABC 7 News)

October 15, 2007 - Gov. signs bills to track bullets, ban toxic toys
(SFGate.com)

October 14, 2007 - Rubber Ducks in a Row as Schwarzenegger Signs Ma Bill to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals in Toys
(California Progress Report)

October 14, 2007 - Governor Signs Bill Aimed At Curbing Toxic Toys
(KSBW Channel 8 - TheKSBWChannel.com)

October 13, 2007 - Schwarnegger signs bill banning toxic chemical in toys
(MercuryNews.com)

October 11, 2007 - Governor signs law on drivers' smoking, but vetoes more child seats
(SFGate.com)

October 11, 2007 - Victories and defeats in L.A.’s battle against pollution
(Los Angeles City Beat)

October 10, 2007 - Teammates Reach Out to Support 12 Year Old Kidnap Victim
(NBC11.com)

October 8, 2007 - Environmental bills due for Arnold's approval or veto
(LA Daily News)

October 1, 2007 - Editorial: Schwarzenegger should sign toxic-toys bill
(Mercury News)

September 21, 2007 - Protest demands ban of chemical in toys
(Sacramento Bee)

September 17, 2007 - Get plastic out of the system
(LA Times)

September 14, 2007 - Governor - please sign here
(San Francisco Chronicle)

September 13, 2007 - Muni may start catching double parkers on film
(Examiner.com)

September 11, 2007 - Schwarzenegger Considers Muni Video Cameras - Evidence Used To Ticket Double-Parked Vehicles - Mayor Newsom Urges Enactment
(San Francisco Sentinel)

September 11, 2007 - Lawmakers approve bills related to bullets, gas prices
(SignOnSanDiego.com)

September 10, 2007 - SoCal Parents Call For End Of 'Toxic Toys"
(CBS2.com)

September 8, 2007 - Chung: Toy store uses own safeguards to protect kids
(Mercury News)

September 7, 2007 - State Senate approves bill to return control of schools to Oakland
(San Francisco Chronicle)

September 7, 2007 - Senate gets heated passing gun bill
(LA Times)

September 5, 2007 - California measure would ban chemical in toddlers' toys
(USA Today)

September 5, 2007 - Assembly agrees to ban chemical from baby toys
(Contra Costa Times)

September 5, 2007 - Lawmakers pass bill banning chemical in plastic toys
(LA Times)

September 5, 2007 - State senate passes measure to curb, ban toxic materials in tots' toys
(San Francisco Chronicle)

September 5, 2007 - Measure banning compound in toys advances
(San Jose Mercury News)

September 4, 2007 - Video: Fiona Ma Pushes To Ban Toxic Chemical Found In Toys
(ABC 7)

August 25, 2007 - Redevelopment zones may suffer under rules
(San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

August 24, 2007 - Ma Calls On Bush to Take Lead Out Of Toys
(AsianWeek)

August 24, 2007 - Assemblywoman Ma wants City College bond spending audited
(San Francisco Chronicle)

August 22, 2007 - Lawmakers urge Schwarzenegger to spare money for high-speed rail
(San Jose Mercury News)

August 22, 2007 - Transit backers decry budget
(Tri-Valley Herald)

August 22, 2007 - Save the receipts
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

August 22, 2007 - Regional rail plan calls for expanded service
(San Mateo Daily Journal)

August 20, 2007 - Mattel Toy Recall Evidence that Lead Paint Continues to Threaten Children
(Newsinferno.com)

August 20, 2007 - California Must Not Be the World's Dumping Ground for Toxic Toys and Child Care Products
(California Progress Report)

August 17, 2007 -SF Lawmaker Pushes for Lead Ban in Children's Products
(KCBS)

August 17, 2007 - Assemblywoman may push ban on products with lead
(The Examiner)

August 16, 2007 - SF lawmaker demands ban on lead in toys
(San Francisco Chronicle)

August 16, 2007 - Assemblywoman Ma Calls For Tougher National Ban On Lead Paint
(NBC11.com)

August 6, 2007 - Possibly Unsafe Chemical Found in Baby Bottles
(ABC News)

Assemblywoman Ma Featured in Benefit Magazine

July 13, 2007 - What’s In a Name? California Legislation to Ensure Equality in Name Change Options
(California Progress Report)

July 12, 2007 - Editorial: From the mouths of babes
(San Francisco Chronicle)

July 2, 2007 - California Legislature Moves One Step Closer To Protecting Kids From Toxic Toys

June 27, 2007 - Newsom: Let Muni cams tape bus lane culprits
(The Examiner)

June 14, 2007 - Ma speaks in favor of high speed trains
(Sacramento Bee)

June 7, 2007 - Assembly OKs chemical ban
(Sacramento Bee)

June 6, 2007 - Assembly OKs bill to drop investments tied to Iran
(San Francisco Chronicle)

June 6, 2007 - Assembly acts on dozens of bills
(San Jose Mercury News)

June 5, 2007 - State Legislature actions may keep high-speed rail project alive
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

June 4, 2007 - Ma Speaks in Support of San Francisco Tennis Club
(CBS5)

May 31, 2007 - Enviros fret over future of toxic bills
(Capitol Weekly)

May 25, 2007 - Bill would end double standard on name changes
(San Francisco Chronicle)

May 25, 2007 - Bill Would Extend Tax Benefit to Foster Kids
(KCBS)

May 23, 2007 - Lawmakers Taking Action On Unlicensed Locksmiths
(KGO-TV)

May 22, 2007 - California's bullet train stuck in traffic
(Folsom Telegraph)

May 14, 2007 - Asians losing race with hepatitis
(Whittier Daily News)

May 9, 2007 - Child-safety bills make headway in Legislature
(Mercury News)

May 9, 2007 - Chung: Surname law challenges archaic habit
(Mercury News)

May 8, 2007 - 'Toxic Toy' Ban Closer To Law After Vote
(NBC11.com)

May 8, 2007 - Baby Toy Safety Questioned
(News10.net)

May 8, 2007 - With this ring, I more easily take your last name
(San Jose Mercury News)

May 7, 2007 - New law could mean new names - faster
(San Jose Mercury News)

May 7, 2007 - Bill would ban chemical from plastic baby toys
(Associated Press)

May 5, 2007 - High Speed Rail System In California Gets Boost From Governor
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(ABC30.com - Fresno,CA)

May 2, 2007 - Support for high-speed rail
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

April 29, 2007 - High-speed rail system may be derailed
(Los Angeles Times)

April 26, 2007 - Fast track, green train
(Sacramento News & Review)

April 26, 2007 - Fiona Ma responds
(San Francisco Chronicle)

April 25, 2007 - Calif. Bill to Increase Riding Fees Gets Initial OK
(The Blood-Horse)

April 19, 2007 - Garcia: Muni is watching
(The Examiner)

April 17, 2007 - The silver bullet train
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

April 16, 2007 - Accused Killer Ramirez Appears In Court
(KGO-TV)

April 8, 2007 - Tres fast
(San Jose Mercury News)

April 8, 2007 - Support builds for high-speed rail line
(San Gabriel Valley Tribune)

April 3, 2007 - Exploring High-Speed Rail Possibilities
(News10.net)

April 3, 2007 - Faster than the N-Judah; French bullet train wows San Francisco Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
(SFGate.com)

April 3, 2007 - California lawmaker aboard as French train sets speed record
(Associated Press)

March 28, 2007 - CA Lawmakers To End Iran Financial Ties
(KGO-TV/DT)

March 28, 2007 - Assembly Bill Calls For Electronic Tracking Devices For Fire Camp Inmates
(My Mother Lode)

March 27, 2007 - 21st century marriage
(Inside Bay Area)

March 27, 2007 - Slain cop's mother pleads for inmate monitoring
(San Francisco Chronicle)

March 27, 2007 - Man Tries To Change To Wife's Name
(ABC 7)

March 26, 2007 - Editorial: 21st century marriage
(Sacramento Bee)

March 17, 2007 - Alcatraz employee fired after telling Guardian reporter about raw sewage spill
(San Francisco Bay Guardian)

March 5, 2007 - Local legislators present 126 bills
(Inside Bay Area)

March 1, 2007 - State OKs $175M to fix Doyle Drive
(The Examiner)

March 2, 2007 - Remembrance Initiative Gets Support
(Asian Week)

February 28, 2007 - Lawmaker wants state to follow city's lead with 'toxic toy' ban
(San Francisco Chronicle)

February 27, 2007 - SF Lawmaker Wants Ban For Chemicals In Baby Toys
(NBC 11)

February 26, 2007 - Despite deadline, bills still offbeat and trend-setting

February 21, 2007 - Panel urged to revise list of highway projects
(San Francisco Chronicle)

February 20, 2007 - Pelosi Pledges Support to ILIR
(Irish Voice)

February 15, 2007 - Bill of the Week

February 15, 2007 - Bill would allow choice in surnames
(Bay Area Reporter)

February 14, 2007 - Bill Gives Domestic Partners, Married Spouses Equal Opportunity to Take Surname of Choice
(YubaNet.com)

February 7, 2007 - Ma attends Irish Immigration Rally
(The Irish Echo)

February 4, 2007 - Ma Attends Speaker’s Town Hall on Healthcare
(San Francisco Chronicle)

January 7, 2007 - Groom alleges bias on identity
(The Sacramento Bee)

January 5, 2007 - What's Trendy in 2007
(Asian Week)

January 5, 2007 - More Experience: Chow or Stanford's New Hire?
(Asian Week)

January 4, 2007 - Capitol rookies aim for changes in California
(The Sacramento Bee)

December 31, 2006 - Closed roads could be posted soon
(San Francisco Chronicle)

December 8, 2006 - Ma Named Majority Whip
(AsianWeek)