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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 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.

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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.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Health State of 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.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

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.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

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.

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

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.

From CalMatters...

Elections & Politics State of California

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.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Homelessness State of California

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.

From CalMatters...

Sustainability State of California

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.”

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Housing State of California

How Much Can Your Rent Go Up in California? Check This Website

02/07/2024
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced consumer tools to help tenants and landlords understand how much rent can rise under a state law.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening State of California

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.

From EdSource...

Education State of California

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.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

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.

From Los Angeles Times...

Art, Culture & Media Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

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.

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