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Animals State of California

California Wants Better Animal Shelter Conditions, Stray Population Curbed

04/24/2024
Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address overcrowded animal shelters and streamline how animals receive care.

From CalMatters...

Environment Health State of California

California Sets Nation’s First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant

04/17/2024
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness Government State of California

California Fails to Track Its Homelessness Spending or Results, a New Audit Says

04/09/2024
There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.

From California Healthline...

Crime & Justice State of California

California Fails to Adequately Help Blind and Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules

04/08/2024
Thirty years after prisoners with disabilities sued the state of California and 25 years after a federal court first ordered accommodations, a judge found that state prison and parole officials still are not doing enough to help deaf and blind prisoners.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics State of California

Business Groups and Lawmakers Battle Over Ballot Measure to Limit California Tax Increases

04/08/2024
Anti-tax groups in California have qualified a measure for the November ballot that would make raising state and local taxes much more difficult. It’s a showdown that’s been building for nearly five decades.

From Benito Link...

Government State of California

San Benito County Women Honored by Senator Caballero

04/06/2024
Elaine Klauer and Krystal Lomanto are among Woman of the Year and Woman of Distinction in Education honorees, respectively, for Senate District 14.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government State of California

CA Budget Deal Gets Early Start on Deficit

04/05/2024
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting a school facilities program and several climate initiatives, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Environment State of California County of Sacramento

California to Pay $2 Million to Sacramento, Alameda Counties to Settle Environmental Suit

04/05/2024
A California state agency is paying $2.26 million to Sacramento and Alameda counties to settle a lawsuit that alleges underground leaking storage tanks.

From Elk Grove News Net...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Water State of California

Gov. Newsom Promotes Delta Tunnel; Reservoir

04/05/2024
At a press event to celebrate the above-average snowpack survey in the Sierra Nevada on April 2, Newsom unveiled the state’s controversial updated California Water Plan.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Public Safety Crime & Justice State of California City of Sacramento

Urban League Lobbies to Limit Pretextual Traffic Stops

03/22/2024
Leaders from the National Urban League and four California chapters gathered March 13 at the Capitol to lobby for a bill that aims to restrict police from making traffic stops for certain low-level offenses.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

Will CA Voters Like ‘Newsom Recall, the Sequel’ Any Better?

02/26/2024
Conservative activists who worked on the failed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 have launched another attempt, arguing that conditions in California only worsened in the two-and-a-half years since then as Newsom’s attention shifted to national politics.

From Los Angeles Times...

Resilience Government State of California

With State Approval, Rancho Palos Verdes to Fast-Track Landslide Mitigation

02/26/2024
State officials determined that Rancho Palos Verdes can utilize an already-established state of emergency to expedite landslide stabilization efforts as the crisis escalates.

From California Healthline...

Health Crisis & Personal Support State of California

California Hospitals, Advocates Seek Stable Funding to Retain Behavioral Health Navigators

02/26/2024
Health providers and addiction experts warn the funding structure is unstable for a California initiative that steers patients with substance use disorder into long-term treatment.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

What California Voters Want to Know About the 2024 Election

02/26/2024
Voting in California can be complicated. Here are answers to some common questions, plus what the leading U.S. Senate candidates say they would do if they’re elected.

From Los Angeles Times...

Land Use & Development Animals Sustainability State of California

Central Coast Ranch That Is Home to Endangered Species to Be Preserved

02/23/2024
The Wildlife Conservation Board voted to award $10.3 million to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to preserve the 27,000-acre Camatta Ranch in Santa Margarita.

From CalMatters...

Land Use & Development State of California

California Court Ruling Could Crack Down on Tactics to Slow or Block Construction

02/22/2024
The California Environmental Quality Act has often been used, or misused, to block housing construction and other projects. A new state appellate court decision could reduce that practice.

From Mountain View Voice...

Families & Children Elections & Politics State of California

Mountain View High School Student Inspires New Legislation

02/20/2024
A new bill that would provide health insurance coverage for wigs is headed to the state legislature, thanks in large part to the advocacy efforts of local youths who have drawn attention to the burdens of hair loss.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

California Lawmakers Face a Ballooning Budget Deficit

02/20/2024
The Legislative Analyst’s Office projects the 2024-25 shortfall at $73 billion, putting more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

How Many Bills in the 2024 California Legislature?

02/19/2024
With the dust settled after the Feb. 19 bill introduction deadline, the California Legislature’s count for new bills this year is 2,124.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Elections & Politics State of California

2024 California Presidential Primary Election: A Look at the Black Candidates

02/19/2024
Although African Americans comprise 6.5% of California’s population, Black candidates are contesting for 11.5% of California’s congressional seats, 23.8% of state Assembly seats and 30% of state Senate seats.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Parks & Recreation State of California

California State Parks Releases Plan to Further Strengthen the State Park System and Recreational Programs

02/18/2024
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The California Department of Parks and Recreation has developed a five-year strategic plan to shape the direction of the state park system and its many recreational and conservation programs.

From Local News Matters Stockton...

Elections & Politics State of California

Meet the District 1 Candidates for San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors

02/18/2024
With Miguel Villapudua termed out, four men and one woman are competing to succeed him as the District 1 supervisor in the upcoming March 5 election.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Parks & Recreation State of California

California State Parks to Temporarily Close Main Trails to Popular Burney Falls for 2024 Season

02/16/2024
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California State Parks announced the temporary closure of the main trails to the falls at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park beginning on April 1 and through summer season or fall.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Crime & Justice State of California

California Busts Retail Theft Ringleader in $8 Million Scheme

02/16/2024
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced charges against the ringleader of an organized retail crime scheme that involved $8 million worth of beauty products.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Business, Labor Fight Over California Law Few Know About

02/15/2024
Coalitions on opposite sides put out competing studies on the little-known Private Attorneys General Act, which allows employees to file class-action lawsuits over some labor law violations.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

California Tightens Rules on Worker Exposure to Poisonous Lead

02/15/2024
For the first time in decades, California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead, a poisonous metal that can wreak havoc throughout the body.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Sports State of California

Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes

02/15/2024
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice State of California

Villapudua Pushes for Fentanyl Possession With Firearm to be a Felony

02/14/2024
Assemblyman Carlos Villapudua has introduced a bill to help crack down on the fentanyl crisis plaguing California.

From Los Angeles Times...

Transportation Sustainability State of California

California EV Sales Are Falling. Is It Just Temporary, or a Threat to State Climate Goals?

02/14/2024
California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Thousands of Californians Got a Shot at Better Careers Through This Program

02/13/2024
Officials want to prepare more Californians for good jobs, and the state has spent roughly $370 million on workforce programs. But the results are mixed.

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