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Ricardo Lara Explains Trip to Bermuda Was for Insurance Work

03/21/2025
When Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara testified about California’s property insurance market before the Assembly’s insurance committee this week, he mentioned a recent trip to Bermuda — somewhat defensively.

From The Davisite...

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Davis Picnic in the Park Begins May 7

03/19/2025
The Davis Farmers Market Picnic in the Park season begins May 7. Read on for details.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

Tesla Gets Permit to Ferry Passengers in California, a Stepping Stone Toward Autonomous Taxis

03/19/2025
The permit lays the groundwork toward a driverless taxi service. Tesla has said it will launch such a service in Austin, Texas in June.

From CalMatters...

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The High Cost of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades of Efforts

03/18/2025
Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure? Pollutants pour in, while development continues. Funding has shifted in focus to tourism and traffic projects, while money spent directly on fixing the lake has declined.

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AI Can Rip You Off. Here’s How California Lawmakers Want to Stop Price Discrimination

03/12/2025
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times...

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California Considers Raising Inmate Firefighters Wage

03/11/2025
California Assembly Bill 247 would significantly raise the hourly wage of inmate firefighters. Read on to learn more.

From Davis Enterprise...

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Davis Presents State of the City

03/07/2025
The City of Davis and the Davis Chamber of Commerce collaborated in a presentation on the State of the City on March 6. Read on to learn more.

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Return to Office: Newsom Orders California State Workers Back Four Days a Week

03/03/2025
The governor’s announcement affects most of the state workforce and will take effect on July 1.

From The California Aggie...

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UC Davis Workers on Strike

02/27/2025
Read on to learn more about the systemwide strike by University of California workers, including hundreds at UC Davis who walked off the job on February 25.

From The Sacramento Bee...

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Spotlight on 2-Year Yolo County Basic Income Program

02/26/2025
Read on for details about a report on the 2-year Yolo County Basic Income Program which ended in April 2024.

From Davis Vanguard...

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UC Davis Generates Billions in Local and State Economic Impact

02/20/2025
A recent report outlined the economic impact of the University of California, Davis, and the numbers are mind-boggling. Read on to learn more.

From CalMatters...

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California’s Controversial New Fuel Rules Rejected by State Legal Office

02/20/2025
California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.” The new standard, which offers incentives for cleaner fuels, is highly controversial because it would raise gas prices.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation State of California

California Lawmakers Scramble to Fix ‘Lemon’ Vehicle Law — Again

02/19/2025
California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.

From CalMatters...

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Los Angeles Wildfires Intensify Political Jousting Over Home Insurance Premiums

02/19/2025
The timing could not have been better — or worse.

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Big CA Insurance Hike Blocked for Now

02/17/2025
Against the recommendation of his staff experts, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara denied a request from State Farm to green light “emergency” rate increases for insurance policy holders.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs State of California

Crackdown on Power-Guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in California

02/17/2025
A spate of new bills in California and other states would protect consumers from electricity rate hikes that subsidize data centers.

From Daily Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs County of Yolo

Winters Job Fair Scheduled for February 19

02/15/2025
Looking for a job in Yolo County? Plan to attend the Job Fair on February 19 in Winters to meet over 30 local employers looking for staff. Read on for details.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

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Modernizing the Port of West Sacramento

02/12/2025
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Throughout its history, the Port of West Sacramento has served the agricultural, natural resources and construction sectors in Northern California.

From CalMatters...

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CalMatters’ Reporting Helps Inspire Wage Theft Legislation

02/12/2025
After a 2022 CalMatters series documenting long waits and low payouts for workers who claim their employers have shorted them on wages, California lawmakers have now proposed bills to try to ease the backlogs.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

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United Way Helps Residents File Taxes for Free

02/05/2025
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Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15.

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