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Facing Big Deficit, Gov. Newsom Proposes Billions in Cuts in Revised Budget
State operations will be sliced about 8 percent and 10,000 unfilled positions will be eliminated. No new taxes are proposed.
Former Santa Clara County Students Awarded Over $1 Million in Blackface Lawsuit
At trial it was discovered that they were wearing green acne face masks. The uproar arose in 2020 amid racial tensions after the death of George Floyd.
Arbitrator Upholds CalPERS’s Return-to-Office Policy Over Union Objections
The ruling is a victory for state agencies with Gov. Newsom’s back-to-work requirement set to kick in June 17.
Cops Dunk on Study Naming California ‘Best State to Be a Police Officer’
Unions say the authors didn’t survey the rank and file, who are plagued by low morale over understaffing, the high cost of living, and more.
Closure of California Federal Prison Was Poorly Planned, Judge Says
FCI Dublin inmates transferred out on buses and planes didn’t receive proper care and were reportedly subjected to mistreatment and abuse.
San Francisco’s Tally of Tents on the Streets Hits a 5-Year Low
The city credits outreach and a court ruling in September that people who refuse shelter can’t be considered ‘involuntarily homeless.’
We’re Not Going to Beat the Chinese
As the CCP sends evil messages to the West, so too should the West flood autocracies with inspiring messages of freedom.
Former Democratic Rivals Back Schiff Over Garvey in Senate Race
Reps. Barbara Lee and Katie Porter say he’s the right choice for California.
Nearly Half of Californians Think K-12 Education Has Worsened, Poll Finds
Most said children in their local public schools fell behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers
For most households, the charge will rise from about $10 to $24. One official says the hike will ‘help propel us toward our decarbonization goals.’
Newsom’s Budget Redo Will Tell Us What’s Getting Cut, Who’s Getting Taxed in California
The revision to be released on Friday should offer more insight into the ’tough choices’ made to tame the state’s financial woes.
Newsom Honors Fallen California Peace Officers at Annual Memorial Ceremony
In a salute to eight officers who died on duty, the governor says, ‘They exemplified courage in its purest form.’
California Supreme Court Considers Blocking Tax Initiative on November Ballot
The court listened to arguments for an hour May 8 and appeared split over the debate.
California Police Don’t Have to State Their Gender in Reports to Anti-Bias Panel, Court Rules
Attorney General Bonta wanted the requirement to help determine if discrimination played a role in traffic stops. Law enforcement pushed back.
California Lawmakers Again Try to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
Gov. Newsom vetoed last year’s attempt, but state Sen. Portantino says if New York and New Jersey offer the benefits, California should too.
California Water District Official Accused of Theft Expected to Plead Guilty
Dennis Falaschi allegedly engineered a way to steal over $25 million in federally owned water.
