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Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislators went to Concord Thursday to tout their transportation package, which they unveiled Wednesday at the state Capitol.

Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León amended his “sanctuary state” bill Thursday morning to allow law enforcement to notify federal immigration officials about the release of violent felons.

Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones hosted a community forum on immigration Tuesday, where the guest speaker was the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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