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California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

California Looks to Limit Elder Parole for Sex Offenders as 3 Inmates Reviewed for Release

California Looks to Limit Elder Parole for Sex Offenders as 3 Inmates Reviewed for Release

US Appeals Court Blocks Judge’s Rulings Against Trump Immigration Detention Policy

US Appeals Court Blocks Judge’s Rulings Against Trump Immigration Detention Policy

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

California Lawmaker Defends Bill Dubbed ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ by Opponents

California Looks to Limit Elder Parole for Sex Offenders as 3 Inmates Reviewed for Release

California Looks to Limit Elder Parole for Sex Offenders as 3 Inmates Reviewed for Release

US Appeals Court Blocks Judge’s Rulings Against Trump Immigration Detention Policy

US Appeals Court Blocks Judge’s Rulings Against Trump Immigration Detention Policy

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Lawmakers Want More Oversight in Stalled Project to Modernize 911 System

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Sues Trump Admin Over Order to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

California Moves to Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

Trump Admin Sues California to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

California Bill Proposes Restoring Health Care Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Medi‑Cal Spending at ‘All‑Time High,’ LAO Gives Recommendations to California Lawmakers

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Californians Expected to Decide on Voter ID in November

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Concealing Gender Identity Changes From Parents

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Judge Grapples With California Emissions Standards Repealed by Congress

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax

Federal Bill Aims to Lower California Gas Prices as State Considers Mileage Tax