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California Study Finds Climate of Fear Driving Local Officials to Quit Amid Harassment, Abuse

01/04/2025

THREATS AND HARASSMENT are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some would-be candidates and even compelling some elected officials to change their vote.

California to Launch Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés, Blending Weed and Coffee Culture

01/03/2025

Those in California who’d like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites.  

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Greetings from San Benito County

In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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Proposition 36, AB 2943 & 1179: California Cracks Down On Crime

Californians are fed up with flash-mob shoplifting, smash-and-grab theft, and an alarming uptick in Fentanyl deaths.

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Creating a Community Information Hub

Finding information about the community can be hard. We have a plan to make it easy.

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Sen. Adam Schiff Takes the High Road but Keeps Pressure on Trump

The LA Democrat takes office under fire, but says he will strive for bipartisanship.

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The Formula for the Days Ahead

The way forward is simple but not easy. Can we count on you?

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Doing Good: The League of Women Voters

The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.

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The Attack on the Popular Vote

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

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Building a Civic Engagement Pipeline

We look at one of many local efforts to cultivate the local civic engagement talent pool.

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Cultivating Civic Engagement

Things bloom best when people get their hands dirty.

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‘Letters From an American:’ A Newsletter for Those Who Choose to Remember the Past

Heather Cox Richardson provides historical context for everyday civic events.

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.