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From Los Angeles Times...
California Lawmakers Unveiled 14 Reparations Bills. None Call for Cash Payments
The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.
Voters Guide to the 2024 California Primary Election
Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.
Your Guide to Proposition 1: Newsomâs Overhaul of Californiaâs Mental Health System
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform Californiaâs mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.
From CalMatters...
A Bill for Every Problem? Why California Lawmakers Introduce Longshots
Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But thatâs not always the goal of introducing bills.
California Lawmakers, Raising Fears of Political Violence, Want to Shield Their Properties
A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.
From California Healthline...
How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics
Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles.
Key Takeaways From U.S. Senate Debate
The four leading U.S. Senate contenders in California tried to use 90 minutes of free air time to solidify their pitches to votersâand also to set themselves apart from their opponents.
California Picks Its Next Governor in More Than 1,000 Days. Why the Race Is Already So Crowded
More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governorâs race. She is seeking to become the first female and openly gay chief executive.
Homelessness Is on the California Ballot This March. Will Conditions Change?
Prop. 1 would funnel more money into housing and treatment for homeless Californians struggling with mental illness and addiction. But itâs far from a one-stop solution.
Where Do the Major Senate Candidates Stand on the Economy, Crime and the Border?
The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of Californiaâs biggest issues. Theyâre trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs.
Newsom Blocks Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football
Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear heâd veto the bill.
From KFF Health News...
What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump is again promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Actâa nebulous goal that became one of his administration's splashiest policy failures.
From Sacramento Bee...
Newsom Sets March 19 Special Election to Fill McCarthyâs Seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a March 19 primary to elect a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who resigned from Congress in December. If a candidate doesnât win outright, a runoff will be held on May 21.
Sacramento Councilman Under Federal Indictment Resigns from Office
Sean Loloee, a first-term Sacramento councilmember, has resigned from officeâa move that came weeks after he was federally indicted on charges related to his business Viva Supermarkets.
From CapPublicRadio...
Group to Sue California AG Over Title of Ballot Initiative Seeking to Prohibit Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Leaders of a parental rights advocacy group announced theyâre planning to sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the way his office has characterized a 2024 ballot initiative they authored.
From Voice of San Diego...
San Diego County Lacking Behavioral Health Beds
County leaders in San Diego are gearing up for a March bond measure that could help provide more behavioral health beds. More beds are needed for areas like mental health and detox.
A Step Forward for Free Speech in Kern County?
Kern County agrees to better protect free speech in a deal with the state Justice Departmentâinspired by the countyâsâ 2020 squashing of COVID contracts to organizations that advocated defunding police.
California Boosting Minimum Wage for Fast Food and Health Care Workers. Whoâs Next For a Raise?
California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff.
Newsom Blasts Counties for Dragging Feet Over New Mental Health Law
All but two California counties are delaying their implementation of a new law that makes it easier for a court to place someone in involuntary confinement if they canât care for their own medical needs or personal safety.
From SFGate...
Newsom Touts California to Seth Meyers
Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his work and that of current or former California leaders like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris during an appearance on âLate Night with Seth Meyers.â Newsom suggested conservatives focus unduly on California's failures.
From YubaNet...
Candidate Filings Complete for Elections in Nevada County
Three Board of Supervisor candidates for District 1, four candidates for District 2 and one candidate for District 5 are joined by three City Council candidates for Nevada City.
Three Local Measures Will Make March Ballot
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Natalie Adona has assigned letters to three measures in the primary election: Measure A, a Twin Ridges Elementary School District school bond measure; Measure B, a Grass Valley tax measure; and Measure C, a special tax in Nevada City.
Protesters Expected Outside of Biden LA Fundraiser
A large gathering of protesters sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinian people is expected outside a fundraiser Dec. 8 in Westwood for President Biden. Police have warned that any violence wonât be tolerated.
Hunter Biden Indicted in LA on Tax Charges
Hunter Biden, a Malibu resident, is facing nine tax-related charges between the years of 2016 and 2019. It is the second criminal indictment for the son of President Biden, aside from a pending firearms case.
Another Candidate Emerges for District 1 Supervisor Seat
Michael James Taylor has officially announced his intention to run for District 1 supervisor in Nevada County.
New Assembly Labor Committee Chair Faces Ongoing Worker Unrest, but Scores Some Wins
With nine monthsâ experience in the Assembly, Liz Ortega will lead the Labor committee after a strike-filled summer and several wins for low-wage workers.
DMV Shift Appears to Spur Drop in âNo Party Preferenceâ Voter Sign-Ups
The California Department of Motor Vehicles changed its voter registration process in 2019 to put a party selection dropdown on the same page. Since then, the number of people registering as Republicans or Democrats has jumped close to 20 points.
California Congressional Reps Overwhelmingly Vote to Expel Santos
Forty-eight of Californiaâs 52 members of the House of Representatives voted in favor of expelling George Santos. Of the other four members, all Republicans, Kevin McCarthy didnât vote while three opposed Santosâ expulsion.
Newsom-DeSantis Debate Could Benefit Each Man
The Nov. 30 debate between governors Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis could be a win-win for both. DeSantisâs flagging presidential campaign could get a boost, while Newsom could increase his standing in Democratic circles.
California vs. Florida: Need-to-Know Facts About the Rival States Ahead of Newsom-DeSantis Showdown
Political wonks in California, Florida and maybe a few states in between, will be glued to their screens Thursday night to watch Gov. Gavin Newsom and Gov. Ron Desantis square off in a highly-anticipated Blue vs. Red State debate thatâs been brewing since the summer.
Congressmanâs Central Valley Office Gets Vandalized
Rep. David Valadao, a Republican, had his district office in Hanford vandalized. Fliers were plastered on the doors of his office with pictures of children and the words âMurdered by Israel.â
From The Mercury News...
Eshoo to Not Seek Reelection
Rep. Anna Eshoo, who has served in Congress more than 30 years and represents Silicon Valley, announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring. Eshoo, a Democrat who turns 81 on Dec. 13, said in a video that her heart is filled with gratitude.
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