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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Eligibility Rules Mean Nearly 2 Million on Medi-Cal Can Now Save for a Rainy Day

02/13/2024

Nearly 2 million Medi-Cal enrollees can now accumulate savings and property without limitations and still qualify for the state's health insurance program for low-income residents.

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.

Bill Package Takes Aim at AI and Elections

02/12/2024

A suite of five bills introduced this weeks seeks to protect election integrity from bad actors using AI, especially on social media.

California Fast-Food Workers Form Union in Bid for Better Wages, Working Conditions

02/09/2024

The California Fast Food Workers Union gives increased clout to employees scattered across multiple chains.

Why CA Legislators Want to Ban More Plastic Bags

02/08/2024

State Senators Ben Allen and Catherine Blakespear announced a new measure to ban plastic bags statewide—particularly the thicker ones billed as “reusable.”

Feds Leave California on the Hook for $300 million in COVID Homeless Spending

02/08/2024

When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill.

California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Picks His Team

02/08/2024

The new top Democrat in the state Senate announces his leadership team and new committee chairpersons. He rewarded some allies, and filled five of seven leadership posts with women or legislators of color.

Legislators Unveil Measure to Ask Voters for $1 billion Offshore Wind Bond

02/08/2024

The funds would help California ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment. California’s first offshore wind farms are on a fast track off Humboldt County and Morro Bay.

Why Is It OK for Rich Guys to Steal My Work?

02/07/2024

As the news media continues to spiral under financial pressures, the obvious solution—preventing internet platforms from profiting from news content without payment—lacks public support.

California Plans to Use AI to Answer Your Tax Questions

02/07/2024

A state tax agency wants to use generative AI to give business owners tax advice. The state of California calls it an opportunity. Risk assessments are forthcoming.

Reversing Local Control, Legislation Would Mandate How to Teach Reading in California

02/07/2024

Author Blanca Rubio and advocates argue research justifies setting requirements on choosing textbooks and training teachers on reading instruction.

Is California’s Workplace Safety Agency Protecting Farmworkers? Legislators Want to Know

02/07/2024

State lawmakers grill Cal/OSHA officials, with allegations that employers get tipped off to inspections. The chairperson of the Assembly Labor Committee is seeking an audit.

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