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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed yet another termed-out lawmaker to a six-figure post in state government, his sixth such appointment in the past three months. The latest appointee, former GOP Assemblywoman Sharon Runner of Lancaster, will earn $128,109 as a member of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, which meets publicly twice a month.

Yes on 85 PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW & CHILD PROTECTION INITIATIVE 1703 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101 // Toll-free (866) 828-8355 // email: Janet@ParentsRight2Know.org NEWS RELEASE October 23, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Albin Rhomberg at (866) 828-8355 Sponsors of Jessica’s Law urge Californians to vote yes on Proposition 85, too 1.2 million California households get phone calls asking: “Vote yes on 83 and 85” The authors of Jessica’s Law are urging those who support strengthening laws against child predators in California to vote yes on a companion ballot measure – Proposition 85, the Parents’ Right to Know &...

SACRAMENTO - A bill to protect soldiers from hate-initiated violence was signed into law by Gov. Gray Davis on Aug. 1. Assembly Bill 187 by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster, creates penalty enhancements for committing assault or battery against a soldier because of his or her military service. "Our troops deserve nothing less than our support," said Runner of her first bill signed into law since she was elected to represent the 36th Assembly District in November. "This new law defends those who have fought to protect our freedom." AB 187 increases penalties on individuals who commit assault and battery on...

Officials aren't sure whether the painting of a Nazi swastika on the garage door of a U.S. Air Force reservist being deployed to Germany today was a hate crime or vandalism. The man, who has asked to remain anonymous, reported the incident at his home in the 44500 block of Sandhurst Lane about 5:45 p.m. Saturday, sheriff's Lt. Gordon Carn said. When deputies arrived, the man already had washed off the swastika, Carn said, adding, "There was no visible damage." Deputies were investigating the incident as a "possible hate incident," although the actual motive remained unclear Sunday. "The man has...

LANCASTER - The California Poppy is said to have inspired the nickname "La Tierra del Fuego," or "Land of Fire," by early visitors to the state inspired, perchance, by blazing hills of orange and yellow. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy's designation as the state flower and favorable weather this winter and spring has brought forth bountiful blooms in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, a marked improvement over last year's paucity of poppies. To honor the poppy's centennial and the city of Lancaster, which hosts an annual springtime poppy festival, 36th District Assemblywoman Sharon Runner presented...

LANCASTER - A "Support the Troops" rally will take place from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the area beneath the F/A-18 Hornet at Lancaster Municipal Stadium. The rally, organized by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, "will be a short but powerful statement of our Valley's support of our troops in the Middle East," said Larry Grooms, Runner's senior district field representative. "We need to stand up now and show the world our support for America and our men and women fighting overseas for our freedom and security," Runner said. Grooms said the rally is "not meant to be long...