California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to double gun taxes
Under the new law, the money from the added sales tax will go to pay for more security at public schools and violence prevention…
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Donald Trump, skipping GOP debate, eyes California delegate sweep in the state he loves to hate
With less than four months before the Iowa caucuses officially kick off the GOP nomination process, the dynamics of the race could still…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state’s protections for LGBTQ+ people
The governor also signed legislation that requires schools serving first through 12th grade to have at least one gender-neutral bathroom available…
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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
In a statement announcing that he would not sign the bill, the Democratic governor said additional regulation of autonomous trucks was unnecessary…
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After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home
Lawmakers have sent him bills aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, help schools adapt to the changing climate and ease the cost…
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Federal judge again strikes down California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds
The decision from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez won’t take effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has already…
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California community voices frustration over botched grant application
The city adminstrator says they submitted their application to the state, but it was incomplete. Community members voiced their frustrations, saying…
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California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
The American Petroleum Institute, an industry group also named in the lawsuit, said climate policy should be debated in Congress, not the…
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Rep. Ruiz addresses concerns about potential government shutdown
Representative Raul Ruiz (D-California) is highlighting the impacts the 25th District may have if the government were to shut down and how that would…
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Newsom says California will intervene in court case blocking San Francisco from clearing encampments
“I hope this goes to the Supreme Court,” Newsom said. “And that’s a hell of a statement coming from a progressive…
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California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business
The goal is to increase transparency and nudge companies to evaluate how they can cut their…
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California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination
California lawmakers on Tuesday voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste, adding protections for people of South Asian descent who say they have…
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California Attorney General sues school district
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is launching a lawsuit to block a parental notification policy over gender identity that…
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California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, said she will step down next year. Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat from the state’s North Coast region, will…
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Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption
Mark Ridley-Thomas, most recently a city councilmember, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on seven felony convictions including conspiracy,…
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Brawley city councilman to be a delegate for Local Government 2030
Brawley City Councilman Gil Rebollar has announced that he has been chosen as one of 12 City Official Delegates for Local Government 2030 Second…
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Los Angeles City Council addresses public safety issues in the area of Hollywood sign
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council approved a report calling for a permanent replacement to temporary fencing around the hillside streets…
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Ninth migrant bus arrives in California amid Tropical Storm Hilary
According to the Mayor’s office, the bus left Brownsville, Texas Sunday during Tropical Storm Hilary. It arrived at Union Station at around 6:45pm…
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Los Angeles and Palm Springs mayors on Hurricane Hilary prep
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Hurricane Hilary…
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Californians vote to recall an Alameda County district attorney
Pamela Price has been one of the most controversial figures in Bay Area politics this year. She’s only been the District Attorney (D.A.) of Alameda…
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