California approves limit on handguns
Jun 1, 11:04 PMSACRAMENTO, Calif. | California lawmakers are taking aim at a protest movement that encourages participants to show up at public places en masse with handguns strapped to their side. The “Open Carry” movement sparked shock waves last year when about a dozen people carrying guns stood outside an Arizona convention center where President Barack Obama was speaking.
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Steve Kraske
Why did the mayor punish Jan Marcason?
Mayor Mark Funkhouser's rambling explanation last week for why he stripped council member Jan Marcason of her committees was puzzling enough. What was more perplexing was Funkhouser’s choice of targets.
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