Governor

Prince is suing for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relieve, attorneys' fees, and other other damages.

The minority leader in the California Assembly was the lone Republican to sign the letter.

The closure order extends through April 3.

The ombudsman position was created through the passage this year of a state Senate bill clarifying the public records request process.

Third Judicial District Judge Nena James will retire Oct. 18.

Washington state previously denied a permit to build a coal-export facility there.

Gordon encourages people who want to give input on the issue to submit comments to Rocky Mountain Power before the public comment period closes.

Dockstader says the bill was about protecting small communities with coal-fired plants.