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Republican Challengers Officially Launch Campaigns As California Recall Begins In Earnest
May 4, 2021
California’s recall election went into full swing Tuesday, with two Republican candidates launching campaigns while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated his record managing the state during the pandemic and other emergencies.
Lawmakers Entertain A Universal Basic Income Proposal, But California Is Far From Adopting It
April 28, 2021
Assembly Bill 65 proposed giving $1,000 monthly payments to residents earning up to 200% of their county’s area median income. It would only be open to people who have lived in California for at least three years.
There Are Enough Signatures To Trigger A Recall Of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Here's What You Need To Know.
April 26, 2021
The election will be California’s first gubernatorial recall in nearly two decades and is sure to be an expensive one. Here’s what you need to know about the effort to recall and replace Newsom.
Black Lawmakers Are Demanding More Police Accountability in California. Here Are 7 Possible Solutions.
April 20, 2021
The chairman of the California Legislative Black Caucus says he wants ‘no more kneeling and social media posts. We’ve had enough of the performative acts.’
Despite Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Halt, California Officials Expect No Significant Impact
April 13, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the pause is not expected to have a significant impact on California’s vaccine allocation or plans to reopen by mid-June — a plan that is contingent on adequate vaccine supply.
Newsom Recall Organizers Oppose Bill To Let Future Recall Targets Access Signature Lists
April 12, 2021
SB 663 would allow the target of a recall to access names and addresses of voters who signed a petition to recall them. The bill author says it would help ensure voters were not misled, but others say it would inflate fears of retaliation.
California Could Fully Reopen June 15 If Vaccine Supply Remains Steady
April 6, 2021
California could end its tiered reopening system and fully reopen its economy June 15, but only with adequate vaccine supply and hospitalizations from COVID-19 remaining stable enough to not stress health systems.
California To Allow Large Indoor Events, But With Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test
April 2, 2021
Starting April 15 California will allow indoor gatherings such as concerts, sporting events or conferences, but only in counties outside of the state's most-restrictive tier. Capacity will also depend on proof of vaccination or a negative test.
As Access Expands, California Is Set To Close 2 Mass Vaccination Sites In Oakland, LA
March 30, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up around the nation and more adults become eligible to get the shot, FEMA is slated to pull out of two of California’s mass vaccination sites, taking thousands of vaccines with it.
Gov. Newsom Nominates Rob Bonta, California’s First Filipino Lawmaker, As Next Attorney General
March 24, 2021
After much speculation, Newsom is filling the vacancy left by Xavier Becerra, who was confirmed to the Biden administration last week — though the post requires confirmation by the California Legislature.