Vice President Kamala Harris swears in Laphonza Butler
Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Laphonza Butler to fill the seat left by Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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California city leaders react to Los Angeles County’s zero bail policy
City leaders are worried the new “Pre-Arraignment Release Protocals” program will allow some suspects with non-violent or non-serious low-level crimes to be cited, or booked, and released, instead of held on a cash bond.
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Late Senator Dianne Feinstein to lie in state this week
The public will be able to pay their respects from 9:00am to 7:00pm Pacific Time on Wednesday at San Francisco City Hall.
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According to a spokesperson for her office, the late Senator was accompanied by her daughter Katherine Feinstein, and California Representative Nancy Pelosi on her final journey home to San Francisco.
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California governor signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
The move updates a 2019 landmark law that created rules around evictions and establishing a rent cap at 5% plus the inflation rate, with a 10% maximum.
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Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores
While many of his remarks at the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim were familiar retreads of Trump’s attacks and grievances, his encouragement of violent retribution against criminals marked an escalation of his longstanding tough-on-crime message.
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California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Newsom’s political allies and advisers were largely quiet Friday about the governor’s thinking, and Newsom avoided any public appearances that would surely result in questions about his impending choice.
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DeSantis and Newsom set to debate hosted by FOX News’ Hannity
The politically charged face-off between two power house leaders, will enter unchartered territory for the very first time.
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Former San Franciso mayor and former Congresswoman react to Senator Feinstein’s death
The late senator is being remembered by friends and allies, including former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and former Congresswoman Jackie Speier, as a pragmatic lawmaker who achieved many breakthroughs during her long career in politics.
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Mark Kelly and Raul Ruiz releases respective statements on Senator Feinstein’s passing
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and California Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz released individual statements regarding the passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, an advocate for liberal priorities, dies at age 90
Feinstein died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office said on Friday. Opening the Senate floor, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that “earlier this morning, we lost a giant in the Senate.”
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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 programs.
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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 change.
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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 for students by 2026.
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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 because existing laws are sufficient.
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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 to taxpayers for the cleanup of orphan oil and gas wells.
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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 filed a notice to appeal the ruling. The ban is likely to remain in effect while the case is still pending.
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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 this is a missed opportunity for Oakland.
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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 courtroom.
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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 affect federal employees in Imperial County.
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