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Naveen Athrappully
House Votes to Repeal Biden-Era Truck Emission Waivers Granted to California
The waivers set an ‘impossible transition timeline’ for trucks and other vehicles while restricting customer choice, a lawmaker said.
May 01, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
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Jill McLaughlin
California Assembly Passes Bill Allowing Only Veterinarians to Declaw Cats
The bill, which passed 72-0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’
Apr 30, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 30
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Kimberly Hayek
California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Key Hurdle
The bill passed after a provision making it a felony to purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex was removed.
Apr 30, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 30
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Jill McLaughlin
California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
Apr 29, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 29
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Jill McLaughlin
Thousand of LA County Workers Set to Strike Over Alleged Unfair Practices
Union workers are expected to walk off their jobs starting at 7 p.m. April 28. The county disputes the charges of labor law violations.
Apr 28, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 28
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Jill McLaughlin
California Bill Would Require Warnings on Social Media Sites to Protect Users
The bill’s authors say the black-box warnings would help shield children and teens from ‘addictive features and harmful content.’
Apr 28, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 28
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Kimberly Hayek
California Bill to Prohibit Lawmakers From Signing NDAs Advances in Legislature
If passed, violation of the law would be punishable as a misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Apr 26, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 26
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Aldgra Fredly
California Proposes Regulations to Allow Testing of Self-Driving Heavy Duty Vehicles
The proposed regulations are open to a 45-day public comment period, ending on June 9.
Apr 26, 2025
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Aldgra Fredly
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Apr 26
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Northern California
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Cynthia Cai
Bill to Tax Vacant Storefronts Rewritten Following Pushback, Passes Committee
The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.
Apr 24, 2025
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Cynthia Cai
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Apr 24
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Kimberly Hayek
Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Layoff of 1,647 City Workers Amid $1 Billion Budget Shortfall
As the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, it must also slash spending to close the city’s budget shortfall.
Apr 24, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 24
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Jill McLaughlin
Conservative Commentator, Author Steve Hilton to Run for California Governor
The candidate promised to eliminate the state income tax for people making under $100,000, improve business and education, and ’make California golden again.’
Apr 22, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 22
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Tom Ozimek
Newsom Says Democrats Lack Self-Reflection After 2024 Defeat
The California governor says failure to confront 2024 mistakes could doom Democrats again in 2026 and hand Republicans another victory in 2028.
Apr 22, 2025
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Tom Ozimek
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Apr 22
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Kimberly Hayek
LA Mayor Bass Delivers State of City Address: ‘We Must Reform How Our City Works’
The mayor discussed the city’s budget deficit, homelessness crisis, wildfire recovery, and public safety.
Apr 22, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 22
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Kimberly Hayek
Barbara Lee Wins Tight Race for Oakland Mayor in Special Election
The former U.S. representative received a narrow majority of 50.06 percent of the vote, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Apr 21, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 21
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Jill McLaughlin
California Plans to Sue Federal Government for ‘Dismantling of AmeriCorps’
Apr 19, 2025
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Jill McLaughlin
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Apr 19
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Brad Jones
California Ponders Takeover of Oil Refineries as Facilities Shut Down
Energy experts say state-run facilities would not reduce the risk of spiking gas prices.
Apr 17, 2025
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Brad Jones
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Apr 17
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Jane Yang
California Group Sues to Block Insurers Adding Surcharges After LA Fires
The state insurance chief allowed companies to impose surcharges totalling $500 million.
Apr 17, 2025
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Jane Yang
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Apr 17
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Kimberly Hayek
Loren Taylor Takes Early Lead in Oakland’s Special Election Mayoral Race
Voters are choosing a new mayor after the recall of Sheng Thao. They will also decide on a sales tax increase and fill a City Council seat.
Apr 16, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Apr 16
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Travis Gillmore
California Becomes 1st State to Sue Trump Administration to Block Tariffs
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the lawsuit challenges Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
Apr 16, 2025
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Travis Gillmore
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Apr 16
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Northern California
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Nathan Su
Santa Clara County Supervisors Postpone Decision on Ranked-Choice Voting Amid Debate
The matter is now postponed until at least late September.
Apr 16, 2025
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Nathan Su
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