05/16/2025
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has selected Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez to take over the seat on the Coastal Commission currently held by Santa Cruz County Supervisor Justin Cummings, starting May 21.

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California Lets Students Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduations. Why It’s Still Controversial

05/16/2025
Many school districts require students to undergo a lengthy process if they want to wear tribal or other cultural regalia at graduation. A new bill would eliminate those obstacles.

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Delta Caucus Opposes Expediting Delta Tunnel Project

05/15/2025
State legislators in the Delta Caucus are calling on the California Senate and Assembly to reject the proposal to expedite the Delta Tunnel Project.

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Faced With Budget Woes, Gavin Newsom Wants More Tax Credits for Hollywood

05/15/2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest budget proposal lays out deep cuts to public universities and health care. It also seeks to more than double the tax credits for Hollywood studios — an expansion moving smoothly through the state Legislature.

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Democratic Candidates for California Governor Shy Away From State’s Anti-Oil Crusade

05/15/2025
The most interesting moment of Monday’s labor union-sponsored interrogation of seven declared Democratic candidates for governor was their response to a question from the union representing oil refinery workers.