New head of consumer affairs agency keeps an open ear to suggestions. DMV, Caltrans workers want respect, opportunity from new agency head, Maria Contreras-Sweet. Grantland Johnson's appointment as secretary of the state's Health and Welfare. Agency by Gov. Gray Davis give's the agency's employees a stronger voice at their workplace. Not all Californians are sharing in the state's economic recovery.
Hot line provides family leave info.
Plan finances, retirement at PERS workshops. Jazzercise special for state employees. State employees are eligible to receive three free Jazzercise classes. Recipe to reduce stress. CSEA member Ray Sante has a recipe to make stress balls from old balloons.