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CalMattersby Ryan Sabalow16d ago
In summary A California election official said ballots looked, smelled and felt funny after he lost in this MAGA stronghold. Then the FBI visited Shasta County.
CalMattersby Dan Walters16d ago
Nearly a half-century ago, while addressing a group of high school students, Jerry Brown enunciated his canoe theory of governance.
CalMattersby Alejandra Reyes-Velarde16d ago
IN SUMMARY - Newsom vetoed a bill requiring review for polluting facilities near homes, schools. - The veto preserves a manufacturing exemption he pushed through last year. Gov.
CalMattersby Kate Wolffe16d ago
In summary Since 2009, California has increased its incentives for companies to film in the state.
CalMattersby Katherine Ortiz17d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
CalMattersby Lynn La17d ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a spate of bills Saturday that aim to safeguard California elections and preemptively address potential actions by President Donald Trump to interfere with election results...
CalMattersby Kristen Hwang17d ago
IN SUMMARY - Anti-abortion advocates promote a disputed hormonal treatment as a way to reverse the effects of the abortion pill.
CalMattersby Lenny Mendonca and Dan Schnur17d ago
When Californians voted to open their state’s closed primaries back in 2010, both major parties fought them every step of the way.
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn17d ago
In summary Newsom’s veto means a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges wages on.
CalMattersby Adam Ashton17d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.
CalMattersby Mikhail Zinshteyn18d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer. A set of bills signed into law by Gov.
CalMattersby Lynn La19d ago
In summary Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office policy allows.
CalMattersby Molly Peterson19d ago
IN SUMMARY - Almost two years after a fire at a battery storage site in Moss Landing, another one is smoldering.
CalMattersby Khari Johnson20d ago
In summary California’s bid for $1.4 billion in broadband funding has been five years in the making. Now the Trump administration says it must give up net neutrality and other state internet rules.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang20d ago
In summary Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton agree AI safety is important. What they will do to ensure it is less clear.
CalMattersby Levi Sumagaysay20d ago
In summary Arbitrator finds company liable for driver’s negligence, rejecting Uber’s arguments that it’s not responsible for a contractor’s actions.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang20d ago
In summary Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago. Gov.
CalMattersby Jeanne Kuang20d ago
For years, California has struggled to address a mounting backlog of workers claiming labor law violations, even as it collected millions of dollars from employers each year for enforcement.
CalMattersby Dan Walters20d ago
Proposition 40, which would impose a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s billionaires, is arguably the most important measure placed before voters in this century.
CalMattersby Ted Danson20d ago
More than 40 years ago, I was walking along a beach in Santa Monica with my young daughters when we came across a sign that read: “Water Polluted. No Swimming.” My daughters looked at me, confused.
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