CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
June 4, 1992 | GEORGE RAMOS and PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The political power of Latinos in Los Angeles County kicked into higher gear Tuesday as Latino Democrats won six primary races for the state Assembly and four for Congress, all in districts that make them virtual sure-fire winners in November. At the same time, the endorsement clout of the county's ranking Latino, Supervisor Gloria Molina, was sorely tried. In key races in heavily Latino-influenced districts with large Democratic majorities, only two of the seven candidates she endorsed won.
NEWS
June 1, 1989
Gov. George Deukmejian signed a $50-million bill to finance immigrant education programs in English and civics for another month. The programs offer instruction to immigrants under the 1986 federal amnesty law. The bill by Sen. Art Torres (D-Los Angeles), which took effect immediately upon the governor's signature, replenishes funds that ran out unexpectedly because of unanticipated high volumes of alien applicants.
NEWS
May 25, 1989
A bill approved by the Senate on Monday to raise the state's gasoline tax 10 cents a gallon includes an amendment by Sen. Art Torres (D-Los Angeles) that could block efforts to build the Long Beach Freeway through South Pasadena. The bill, by Sen. Quentin Kopp (I-San Francisco), was approved by a 27-11 margin and now goes to the Assembly, where further negotiations are expected on the controversial gas tax proposal. One lawmaker who is close to the issue, but who asked not to be identified, said he doubts that the Torres amendment will remain in the measure, partly because of opposition in the Assembly.
NEWS
May 18, 1989 | MARK GLADSTONE, Times Staff Writer
An amendment inserted into a bill on Monday by Sen. Art Torres (D-Los Angeles) could scuttle efforts to complete the final leg of the Long Beach Freeway through South Pasadena. By an 18-15 vote, the Senate approved the one-paragraph amendment to prohibit the state from spending its funds on any state highway in Los Angeles County built through a historically significant site or through parks or recreation areas. It was attached to a bill by Sen Quentin L. Kopp (I-San Francisco)
NEWS
May 18, 1989 | MARK GLADSTONE, Times Staff Writer
An amendment inserted into a bill on Monday by Sen. Art Torres (D-Los Angeles) could scuttle efforts to complete the final leg of the Long Beach Freeway through South Pasadena. By an 18-15 vote, the Senate approved the one-paragraph amendment to prohibit the state from spending its funds on any state highway in Los Angeles County built through a historically significant site or through parks or recreation areas. Attached to Bill It was attached to a bill by Sen Quentin L. Kopp (I-San Francisco)
NEWS
April 15, 1989 | Compiled by Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer
Will play in the annual Press-Legislature Golf Tournament in Sacramento on Monday. Will hold press conferences to encourage ride-sharing to reduce traffic congestion in Los Angeles and San Francisco on Tuesday. Assembly Committee Action: Food Labeling: The Health Committee approved a bill (AB 618) by Assemblywoman Jackie Speier (D-South San Francisco) to require labels of prepackaged food to show specified nutritional information, such as fat and cholesterol content. An 11-4 vote sent the bill to the Ways and Means Committee.