San Francisco, CA|News|
Balance Pain Of Drought On Farmers And Fishermen Equitably
We need state water regulators to avoid repeating the mistakes of the last drought that hurt salmon, fishermen and women.
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San Diego, CA|News|
California Approves Electric Car Mandate For Uber And Lyft
The big question is: Who will pay for the cleaner vehicles?
San Francisco, CA|News|
Suspense File Day: Which Controversial Bills Did California Legislators Kill?
Forget about new protections for CA kids cruising the internet. There will be no new requirements for crime labs to process old rape kits.
San Diego, CA|News|
California Weighs Electric Car Mandate For Uber And Lyft
The air board will consider curbing greenhouse gases from ride-hailing companies. The big question is: Who will pay for cleaner vehicles?
San Francisco, CA|News|
To Achieve Forest Health, We Need To Change Our Relationship With Fire
Why can’t California utilize prescribed burns that everyone knows are key to restoring biodiversity and resilience?
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Can LA's Lottery Fairly Distribute Rent Relief?
Los Angeles and cities across California are using lotteries to distribute emergency rental assistance.
San Francisco, CA|News|
What California Lawmakers Could Do To Boost Homeownership For Black Families
Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes.
San Diego, CA|News|
Newsom Releases Tax Return, But Will Recall Candidates?
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom made $1.7 million and paid $712,000 in state and federal taxes in 2019.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
It's Mid-May: Welcome To Wildfire Season
It’s only May, and I’m already having to write about wildfires forcing Californians to evacuate their homes.
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Leads Our National Recovery, Despite Perpetual Naysayers
California continues to be the most vibrant and exciting place in the world to do business; here are a few indicators.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
In Favor Of Extending The Eviction Moratorium In CA
Clearly, there needs to be systemic, long-term interventions in place, and nonprofits can receive funds to help vulnerable populations.
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Needs A Redistribution Of Innovation
Here are 3 things California needs to do to distribute the state’s innovation infrastructure to regions that have been largely ignored.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
3 Things To Know About Gavin Newsom’s Spending Spree
Newsom is proposing to spend California’s $100 billion windfall on schools, small businesses, homelessness and more.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Newsom Won't Require COVID Vaccines For Prison Staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration have no plans to make COVID-19 vaccinations an employment requirement for California prison guards.
Across California, CA|News|
To Mask Or Not To Mask? California's Conundrum
Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a mask dilemma.
Across California, CA|News|
California's Redistricting Commission Wants To Hear From You
The redistricting commission will use community input, along with the Census data, to draw the lines for up to 176 election districts.
Across California, CA|News|
Newsom, Faulconer Make Big Promises To Californians
Go big or go home. That seems to be the modus operandi for Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Republican candidates vying to replace him.
Across California, CA|News|
Holding The Line Against New Taxes Will Improve California's Economic Future [OPINION]
Significant tax increases proposed in the Legislature would make California less competitive when seeking to attract jobs and investments.
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Across California, CA|News|
Can California Make The Post-COVID Economy More Equal?
Experts explore the economic disparities highlighted by the pandemic & how state policies can foster a more equitable post-COVID future.
Orange County, CA|News|
Most Prison Staff Refuse COVID Vaccine — Should California Let Them?
In 30 of 35 California prisons, less than half of workers are COVID vaccinated. Some advocates urge the state to mandate staff shots.
