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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.
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.
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.’
California Became the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy in 2024
The state’s economy ranked fourth-largest internationally behind the United States as a whole, China, and Germany.
California School District Votes to Ban Boys From Girls’ Sports
Board members voted after hearing dozens of speakers representing both sides of the issue.
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.
Bay Area Dog Surfing Contest Raising Funds as Permitting Costs Soar
Last year’s event drew thousands, prompting Pacifica officials to charge organizers more for parking, cleaning, and public safety.
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.
Jack in the Box Closing up to 200 Locations
The company intends to sell some of its real estate and stop issuing dividends.
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.
Overdose-Reversing Naloxone Now Available to Californians at Discounted Price
The state is selling a nasal spray treatment for $24. The governor calls it disrupting a billion-dollar industry to save lives.
Trump Admin Intervenes in Case of Illegal Immigrant Convicted of DUI Deaths in California
The Mexican was convicted of killing a young California couple while he was driving intoxicated in 2021.
EPA Chief Visits San Diego, Calls for Urgent Action on Border Sewage Crisis
U.S. leaders say Mexico’s new president is open to stronger environmental cooperation.
New Jury Convicts Southern California Judge of Murdering His Wife
On March 10, a previous jury deadlocked with 11 of 12 jurors voting for a guilty verdict, and a judge declared a mistrial.
California Lawmakers to Consider Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property
Multiple property owner organizations, taxpayer associations, and chambers of commerce oppose the extra taxes and paperwork.
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.’
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.
Perspectives Differ as California Pushes Back on DEI Order
The California Department of Education stated that no state or federal law outlaws the concepts of diversity, equity, or inclusion.
