MORE ON: Leland Yee

Daily Report: Environment

State regulators spar over animal import permits

March 23, 2011, 12:05 AM
The recent decision by the Department of Fish and Game to resume issuing permits for imports of live turtles and frogs for human consumption has divided state officials. A recent memo from Department of Fish and Game Director John McCamman to the Fish and Game Commission has its members... + read more
The decision to resume allowing imports of live frogs and turtles for human consumption was condemned by environmental groups.
Daily Report: Environment

Asian American leaders, environmentalists clash over live animal imports

February 24, 2011, 12:05 AM
A dispute over frogs and turtles sold for human consumption is pitting some environmentalists against Asian American politicians in California. It’s part of a robust debate in the Capitol that is dividing traditional allies. State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, along with five... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

In tough budget times, transparency on the chopping block?

January 10, 2011, 12:05 AM
As Gov. Jerry Brown opens yet another austere budget season today, open government advocates are launching an offensive to ensure the public's right to be looped in on local government meetings won't become an inadvertent casualty of future budget cuts. State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San... + read more
State Sen. Leland Yee
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Yee's Senate spending could boost mayoral bid

November 11, 2010, 12:05 AM
State Sen. Leland Yee took a major step yesterday toward running for mayor of San Francisco, opening an exploratory committee that will allow him to raise money for his bid – but the way he has been spending his campaign cash this year, it's probably fair to assume he's been thinking... + read more
Outside Sarah Palin's speech at CSU Stanislaus in June
Daily Report: Higher Ed, Money and Politics

In wake of Palin speech, lawmakers OK opening foundation records

August 23, 2010, 12:05 AM
Fundraising foundations at public universities would have to open their books to public scrutiny under a bill passed last week by the state Legislature, though donors would still be able to request anonymity in most cases. It was the second time in the last two years that the bill, carried by... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Discovery of Palin's contract in college dumpster leads to 'broad investigation'

April 14, 2010, 12:08 AM
The Turlock educators who allegedly ordered the shredding of public documents to conceal Sarah Palin’s speaking fee now are facing an “expanded inquiry” from the state attorney general’s office. On Tuesday, hours after state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, presented... + read more
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