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Hybrids Outsell Electric Vehicles In California
Hybrid vehicle registrations have also increased by 54% since the beginning of this year.
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Legislators Investigate 65 Cent Per Gallon Gas 'Tax' Hike In CA
On July 1, California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard update will send gas prices soaring.
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CA Leaders Implore Congress To Maintain Tax Cuts, Opportunity Zones
An earlier study found the typical California tax filer’s taxes would rise $3,769 if the tax cut expires.
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CA’s $10B Deficit 'Precisely' Matches Undocumented Health Care Costs
"What a fiscal coincidence: precisely the estimated cost of Gavin Newsom’s plan to extend state Medi-Cal to illegal immigrants."
Berkeley, CA|News|
Californians Think Newsom’s Priority Is Running For President
New poll: Newsom more focused on political future "...than governing the state and helping to solve its problems."
Across California|News|
CA Gas Could Hit $8.44 Per Gallon In 2026
A new study by a University of Southern California professor makes the dire prediction.
Across California|News|
California Lost 11,600 Net Jobs In March
California has lost nearly 200,000 private-sector jobs since January 2023.
Across California|News|
CA Democrats Gut Bill Making It A Felony To Solicit Children For Sex
The bill was supported by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Lawmaker: CA Bill Would 'Legalize Welfare Fraud'
It would raise the existing $950 threshold to $25,000 for felony charges for welfare obtained and retained fraudulently.
Berkeley, CA|News|
UC Berkeley Investigated For Not Reporting CCP Funding
"U.S.-Chinese joint education institutes...serve as conduits for transferring critical U.S. technologies and expertise to China."
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Kills Bill To More Easily Remove Squatters, Trespassers
Neighbors have complained of drugs, weapons, public nudity, and major fires by squatters.
Across California|News|
CA Ranks 22nd In Economic Performance, 47th In Economic Outlook
“California remains a prime case study in how punitive tax policy and regulatory overreach can erode even the strongest ... advantages."
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Dems Pass On Funding Prop. 36
“Too many victims walk away from the legal system feeling unheard and unsupported.”
Across California|News|
CA Has Enough Lithium To Supply The World, But Can It Open A New Mine?
"California is poised to become the world’s largest source of batteries for our cars, homes, and businesses."
Sacramento, CA|News|
California Enters Recession: Government Watchdog Estimates $26 Billion Deficit
In the worst-case scenario, the state’s three-year revenue shortfall would place California on perilous financial footing.
Across California|News|
Report: California Among Most Unaffordable States For Energy
California has the third-highest electricity prices, the highest gasoline prices, and the second-highest diesel prices in the country.
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Hiring New Prosecutors To Continue 'Retail Theft Blitz'
Police secured over 300 arrests over 40 operations at local retailers, according to the mayor's office.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Needs To Do More To Prevent Encampment Fires After I-10 Fire, Council Member Says
The I-10 is now reopened, but its closure since November 11 left the city in gridlock as drivers overwhelmed alternative routes.
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Democrats Sue To Stop Measure Forcing Votes On Tax Increases
The measure received almost 50 percent more signatures than required to get on the ballot.
Across California|News|
659 Known, Suspected Terrorists Captured In Fiscal 2023, Most In Recorded History
Most were apprehended at the northern border.
