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Bill Advances Calling for California to Issue Formal Apology for Slavery
The measure would require a signed document be stored in state archives for public review and a plaque be hung in the Capitol.
30 Protesters Arrested at Cal Poly Humboldt as Police Clear 2 Buildings
Police ended an overnight standoff and made early morning arrests. Detainees face charges of unlawful assembly, vandalism, and more.
California to Raise Gas Tax by 2 Cents a Gallon in July
The average price per gallon in California is already $1.70 higher than the national average. A state oversight agency has seen no wrongdoing by ‘Big Oil.’
Feeling Squeezed? California’s Population Increases for First Time Since 2020
Our numbers swelled thanks in part to foreign migration, which rose more than 26 percent from 2022. Fewer deaths also contributed.
Newsom Asks for Public’s Help in Designing a Coin, Gets Some Flippant Responses
The coin is meant to honor the state’s innovators. Some critics saw a chance to rib the governor over homelessness.
California Returning 39,000 Acres to Native American Tribes
‘These awards are an acknowledgment of past sins,’ said Newsom. The $100 million grant program funds 33 tribal land projects.
Californians Advised to Think for Themselves, Weigh Risks Before Following Orders
At a San Francisco event, an author and a cardiologist discuss what they saw as government overreach during the pandemic.
Possible Suicide, Homicide at San Quentin Under Investigation
A Death Row inmate was found dead in his cell, and four days earlier an inmate was beaten to death by his cellmate.
Independent Candidate RFK Jr. Clinches Spot on California Presidential Ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he and his running mate Nicole Shanahan are officially qualified to appear on California presidential ballot.
California Caps Rent Increases on Low-Income Households at 10 Percent
‘It’s not low enough,’ said one tenant advocate. ‘We need to think about, “What can the tenant pay?”’
California Bill Would Bar Elected Officials From Voting on Contracts to Benefit Relatives
The state senator behind the measure says he was prompted by a report of an OC supervisor who voted on a contract for a nonprofit headed by his daughter.
Amid Protest, Cal Poly Humboldt Shuts Down Campus for Rest of Semester
With a campus building occupied by anti-Israel demonstrators, classes will be online through May 10. No word yet on graduation.
Stressed Kids? California Lawmaker Thinks Less Homework Is the Answer
Assembly bill would require that district homework policies consider students’ physical and mental health.
Millions of Californians Risk Losing Internet Service If Congress Lets Program End
The COVID-era Affordable Connectivity Program gives low-income households a $30 monthly subsidy to cover internet access. Its funding is running out.
Bill Aiming to Inform California Students About Alternatives to Abortion Is Voted Down
The measure would have offered information on pregnancy centers, which do not perform abortions. Democrats on the Education Committee opposed it.
Thousands of Tesla Supercharging Stations Now Open to Other EV Models in California
The move makes the stations immediately available to Ford and Rivian vehicles. GM, Volvo, and Polestar EVs are expected to gain access this spring.
