Campbell, CA|News|
Former Silicon Valley Lawmaker Accused Of Violating Campaign Finance Law Dozens Of Times
A report laid out dozens of potential violations by Low involving a non-profit tech foundation for which he raised a half-million dollars.
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‘It Was Just A Regular Morning': Californians Picked Up In Recent ICE Raids Include Kids, Volunteers
Interviews suggest some people swept up in Trump's immigration crackdown are dedicated to their families and communities — not criminals.
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Trump's Executive Orders On Immigration Are Creating Fear. What You Need To Know About Them
California pushed back in court last time, but may be in a tougher position now, experts say.
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5 Things To Know About CA's State Sanctuary Law
President Trump wants to break California's state and local sanctuary laws, threatening to withhold federal funds as wildfire expenses loom.
Fremont, CA|News|
CA's Electric Vehicle Sales Have Stalled As A Landmark Mandate Looms
About a quarter — 25.3% — of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, far below the 2026 target of 35%.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes Delay In Sideshow Crackdown
The law was unanimously passed by the legislature, but a delay is attached to the new state budget.
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Should ‘Aiding' Or ‘Abetting' A Homeless Camp Be Illegal? It Might Soon Be A Reality In This Bay Area City
The unusual move is alarming activists who worry they could be in the ordinance's crosshairs.
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Artificial Intelligence Is Bringing Nuclear Power Back From The Dead — Maybe Even In CA
Energy demands from big tech, including for AI, has elected officials giving an old power source a second look.
Across California, CA|News|
CA's Shaky Budget Could Be Gutted By Southern California Wildfires
If federal aid is markedly less than being sought, the impact on state finances could wipe out the state’s emergency reserves and then some.
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One Reason Your Power Bill Is High: Baked-In Profits That Critics Call Excessive
Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns.
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Trump Wants To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Crimes. CA Sheriffs Could Make That Easy
That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in conflict with the state’s sanctuary law.
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What California Can Learn From Texas On Rebuilding After A Natural Disaster
A bill by Assemblymember John Harabedian aims to speed up housing recovery through a state-led task force.
Across California, CA|News|
Trump Orders More Central Valley Water Deliveries — Claiming It Would Help LA Fires
Citing the LA fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. ...
Across California, CA|News|
Gavin Newsom Has Grown California's Government To A Record Size. Now He, Too, Is Selling ‘Efficiency' Search Results
Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency.
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With The Trump-Newsom Political Feud Back, The LA Fires Add A Tricky New Wrinkle
As President Donald Trump returns to California this week to tour the LA Fire disaster area, his feud with the state is back in the news.
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California Abandons Diesel Truck Ban And 3 Other Clean-Air Rules Before Trump Is Sworn In
Because Trump is unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks.
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How California Could Benefit If Trump Actually Dissolved The Education Department
"Academic outcomes certainly aren’t better since the Education Department began operating in 1980."
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Disaster-Prone California Should Adopt A Preventive Approach, Rather Than A Reactive One
Maybe we need the state to provide basic casualty coverage in a master statewide policy, financed by mandatory fees on property.
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Small California Schools Brace For Layoffs As Congress Slashes Funding For Rural Education
Federal funding for rural schools goes to 39 California counties. School districts in those communities consider the money a lifeline.
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Map: How Big Are The LA Fires? Use This Tool To Overlay Them Atop Where You Live
The fires sweeping across Los Angeles County for the past week have burned more than 40,000 acres.
