[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

Californian Democrats turned out in record numbers to pick their presidential delegatesyesterday, reports the Sacramento Bee. 134 delegates went to Clintonand 107 to Obama, and an additional 129 delegates will be chosen bystate party leaders in May.

The San Francisco Chronicle has found that the city's 911 emergency dispatch systemis in disarray. Twenty-seven percent of responders arrive late on thescene of medical emergencies. The Chronicle has found that 439 peoplehave died in the past four years while waiting for a late ambulance. "Anew, robust system is in order," said Mayor Gavin Newsom.

The California DREAM Actmay be back. Identical bills in each chamber - sponsored by Senator GilCedillo (D-LA) and Speaker Fabian Núñez - are in committees. The DREAMAct would open college financial aid to about 25,000 undocumentedstudents.

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[courtesy of California Progress Report]

By Dan Wood

This Saturday, I will be meeting with a number of fellow delegates to the California Democratic Party (not to be confused with presidential delegates who are going to the national convention in Denver later this year), to consider endorsements for the upcoming primary election.

Where we live, there is only one race up for grabs: State Senator, to replace the outgoing Don Perata.

I have decided to endorse Loni Hancock, over Wilma Chan, for this race.

I want to emphasize that I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Wilma Chan. I have met both candidates more than once, and I really like both of them. They are both personable, both extremely passionate and dedicated to public service, and I admire both of them greatly.

It would actually be very difficult to make a choice, much less make an endorsement, except for the undeniable fact, that Loni Hancock stands out, head and shoulders, as a progressive — not just a liberal. She has shown this in her positions and her leadership. The issues that she has taken on are the BIG PICTURE issues.