Alameda, CA|News|
Homeless 'Pirates' Reportedly Living On Boats, Stealing More Vessels
A 2020 court ruling blocked removal of illegal “anchor-outs,” or individuals who illegally anchor their boats offshore.
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Newsom Vetoes Bill Blocking Newly-Released Felons From Being Referred To ICE
Existing law requires CDCR to cooperate with federal law enforcement for deportation of illegal immigrants incarcerated in state prison.
Across California|News|
CA Passes Measure To Weaken Prop 13, Reduce Tax And Bond Vote Thresholds
"ACA 13 is a poison pill that would invalidate the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act."
San Francisco, CA|News|
Elon Musk's X Sues California Over Alleged First Amendment Violations
A California law requires "social media companies moderate or remove hateful or incendiary content on their platforms."
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
California Colleges Struggle In Free Speech Rankings
"Some of the most prestigious universities in our country have the most repressive administrations."
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Bills Could Revolutionize State Homelessness Policies And Funding
These bills would expand the classification of “gravely disabled” individuals who could be compelled into state-mandated treatment.
Across California|News|
Newsom Promotes Skilled Labor, Reduces Superfluous Degree Requirements For Jobs
With the governor's new order, college requirements are expected to be eliminated from many government job postings.
Across California|News|
S&P Says CA Outmigration Could Result In State Credit Downgrade
Rising property insurance rates are expected to put further pressure on the cost of living in California.
Across California|News|
California Bill Would Allow Local School Boards To Remove Dissenting Members
"This is an intimidation tactic to prevent board members from taking positions the opposition might attack as discriminatory."
Across California|News|
Alaska Mayor Proposes Flying Homeless To California
“A ticket this morning to Los Angeles is 286 bucks, it costs us $100 plus or minus a few dollars every day to house someone."
Healdsburg, CA|News|
CA Tax Revenue Drops As Wealthy Flee: Study
Despite having the highest tax losses of any state, the figure doesn't seem to have experts worried.
Across California|News|
CA Judge Blocks Biden Administration Parole Program
The judge called the program "arbitrary and capricious for at least two reasons."
Sacramento, CA|News|
Bipartisan Backlash Against California's 'Equity' And 'Social Justice' Math Framework
Two out of three California students now fail to meet basic state math standards set in 2013.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Amid Crippling Housing Crisis, California Continues 'Prohousing' Policy Drive
Currently two significant bills face the California legislature to spur further housing development.
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley City Employees Approve Of Teleworking Despite Incomplete Policy
A report found 64% of Berkeley's city employees were satisfied with teleworking compared to 15% who disapproved and 21% who were neutral.
Across California|News|
California's Unemployment Rate Rises As Job Growth Slows
California’s trade, transportation and utilities sector had the largest employment losses of all 11 sectors in June, 7,600 jobs.
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
Owner Of North Hollywood Business Destroyed By SWAT Standoff Seeks Restitution
Over $60,000 in damage was done to the 31-year-old business’s equipment and building.
Sacramento, CA|News|
Republicans Urge Newsom To End Taxes On Health Savings Accounts Like 48 Other States
"We must...allow our constituents to adequately pay for necessary health care including medical, dental, vision, and prescription expenses.”
Across California|News|
CA Among 49 States Suing Robocaller For 8 Million Illegal Calls
More than 80,989 calls containing unlawful content were routed by Avid Telecom to phone numbers with California area codes since 2019.
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Is California Ready For This Year's Wildfires? Governor Gavin Newsom Says Yes
A 20-year strategy to restore forest health and boost wildfire resilience to improve 1 million acres of wildlands and forest through 2025.