Corruption Charges Against Leland Yee Continue Trend in State Senate
For the second time in two months, a state lawmaker is facing federal corruption charges. The latest FBI sting makes the charges filed against Democrat Ron Calderon of Montebello look tame. San Francisco Democrat Leland Yee faces allegations of arms trafficking and bribery.
Covered California Allows More Time to Finish Applications in Progress
Officials with California's health insurance exchange are adamant they are not extending the March 31 deadline to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Still, they announced Wednesday that there will be some leeway for those who start an application by this Monday at midnight.