California minimum wage to go up to $15.50 in January
Minimum wage in California is expected to go up to $15.50 per hour next…
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California court allowing 18 to 21-year-olds to purchase semi-automatic firearms
A big loss in court for California Democrats as it tries to ban some sales of semi-automatic weapons.…
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California governor backs plan to pay for some abortions
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new spending proposal where taxpayers would help pay for abortions for women who can’t afford…
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California water usage increased by nearly 20% as Gov. Newsom pledged conservation
In defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pleas for conservation amid a severe drought, California’s water use jumped dramatically in March as one of…
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Dr. Ruiz, US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm to visit Salton Sea
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will visit the Salton Sea to host listening sessions on the…
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Imperial Valley native sworn in for California Supreme Court
California Governor Gavin Newsom swore in Justice Patricia Guerrero for the Supreme Court on Monday, March…
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Former Imperial Valley judge to serve as first Latina on California Supreme Court
Former prosecutor and Superior Court judge out of the Imperial Valley, Patricia Guerrero, has been officially confirmed to serve on the California…
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Disney Headquarters Walk Out
Disney employees staged a walkout Tuesday in protest of the company’s response to Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which…
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Judge confirmed as 1st Latina on California Supreme Court
A San Diego appeals court judge who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants has become the first Latina confirmed to the California Supreme…
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Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address affects Imperial County
Lots of issues impacting the state including higher gas prices burning a hole in our wallets, but lithium could be a bright spot for the valley and…
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California’s governor unveiled a plan to create mental health courts that would mandate services to more homeless people with severe mental health…
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California plan would streamline housing laws for colleges
California Sen. Scott Wiener is proposing legislation that would exempt the state’s public colleges and universities from an environmental review…
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California bill would have citizens enforce weapons ban
A California bill would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas allows them to sue abortion…
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Imperial Valley native nominated to serve as first Latina on California Supreme Court
Justice Patricia Guerrero is a native from the Imperial Valley and has been chosen to serve on the California Supreme…
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Universal health care bill fails to pass in California
The bill that would have created the nation’s only government-funded universal health care system died in the California Assembly on Monday…
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Universal health care bill faces deadline in California
A bill in the California state legislature that would create the nation’s only statewide universal health care system takes a crucial step on…
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Nancy Pelosi running for re-election for her seat in Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a big announcement on…
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California assault weapon owners face registration deadline
Starting Thursday in California, gun owners are getting a second chance to register and keep a type of firearm that is now illegal to buy under the…
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California lawmakers debate universal health care proposal
California lawmakers are set to debate whether to create the nation’s first universal health care…
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California budget confronts climate change, homeless, crime
Newsom’s presentation Monday sets off months of budget talks with his fellow Democrats who control the state Legislature before the new fiscal year…
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