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Democratic incumbent Mayor Jordan debated Democratic California Assembly Speaker Brown. They responded to questions from a panel of three reporters and to videotaped questions from citizens …

San Francisco Mayoral Candidates took questions from a panel of three reporters and videotaped questions from citizens on issues such as crime, welfare, and homelessness. The lesser-known ca…

Mr. Brown spoke about California politics, affirmative action and the minimum wage.

President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Albert Gore addressed the press from the White House concerning a federal aid package for California earthquake relief. Other items addressed wer…

California State Representative Jim Costa introduced legislation that would move the California primary from its present location on the first Tuesday in June. The proposal, which was ultima…

Mr. Brown discussed the state of the California economy and their need for federal support.

Political officials from the state of California participated in an economic summit intended to consider proposals for reviving the economy of the state. Speakers included economists and pol…

Political officials from the state of California participated in an economic summit intended to consider proposals for reviving the economy of the state. The governor of California addressed…

State Rep. Brown spoke on the current state of race relations to an audience at Howard University School of Law. He discussed the differences in economic opportunity facing different races i…

In an excerpt from a session of the California State Assembly, members debated and voted upon state budget legislation. The California state budget was delayed nearly two months due to parti…

A portion of the California State Assembly as they debated a proposed budget bill.

Rep. Willie Brown Jr. discussed California political issues such as redistricting, term limits, capital punishment, and the California primary elections.

2500 Democratic delegates gathered from around California to attend the annual state convention. They heard from presidential hopefuls and House and Senate candidates, who discussed some of …

Mr. Brown talked about the widening gap between the people and their government. He discussed the crisis of democracy presented by low voter turnout. He also talked about the importance of t…

Former President Reagan addressed a joint session of the California state legislature on “Ronald Reagan Day,” as announced by California Governor Pete Wilson. He centered his remarks on the …

From Beverly Hills, California, The California Democratic Party held a “Unity” Dinner to initiate the campaign of Dianne Feinstein as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Former Governor …

Governor George Deukmejian, R-California, gave his State of the State Address from Sacramento, California. He reviewed the past year and outlined policy goals in this annual report to state …

California Governor George Deukmejian (R) gave his State of the State address.

Willie L. Brown Jr. talked about Reverend Jesse Jackson’s effect on the election process and black voters. He answered audience questions.

Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee and Willie Brown, Speaker of the California State Assembly both spoke at a fundraiser for California democrats.