California will end COVID-19 state of emergency in 2023 – if there’s not a surge
October 17, 2022
California officials will wind down the remaining provisions of its COVID-19 state of emergency early next year, barring a winter surge in cases or new vaccine-resistant variant.
California’s pro-abortion ballot measure is poised to pass. So why are Democrats spending so much time and money on it?
October 17, 2022
From Hillary Clinton to California’s indigenous tribes, much effort is being spent on a proposition that is poised to succeed. Experts suggest this is part of a larger political strategy.
What’s going on with gas prices in California? Here’s why they are increasing again.
October 3, 2022
Most of the state’s taxpayers will receive a tax rebate between $200 and $1,050 in the coming weeks meant to address inflation and rising gas prices. The $9.5 billion package was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom in June as part of the state budget.
Facing lower-than-expected revenues, Newsom vetoes spending bills
September 22, 2022
The huge surpluses of the past two years were due in large part to wealthier earners doing well financially during the pandemic. But there are signs that trend is starting to slow.
Newsom launched an abortion resources website then promoted it with billboards in seven red states
September 15, 2022
Two days after announcing the state had launched the website, Newsom’s gubernatorial re-election campaign put up billboards in seven Republican-led states to advertise the new site and criticize their governors for restricting abortion.
Newsom signs CARE Court bill, paving way for court-ordered treatment plans
September 14, 2022
Supporters say the plan could help fix California’s broken mental health system, while opponents say compelling treatment violates civil rights and will put too much of a burden on counties.
Here are the major bills passed by California lawmakers in 2022
September 1, 2022
From climate to housing to labor rights and more, hundreds of bills were passed by the California Legislature in 2022. Here are some of the major ones awaiting a signature or veto from Governor Gavin Newsom in September.
California lawmakers approve first-in-the-nation bill to let fast food workers organize
August 29, 2022
The bill would create a Fast Food Sector Council to set minimum workplace wages, hours and standards. It could drastically change the fast food and franchising industries in California.
What’s left for California lawmakers to tackle in their final month
August 1, 2022
The Legislature has already approved new gun restrictions, but big battles remain over mental health treatment, COVID-19 vaccines and more.
Newsom signs first-in-nation bill allowing residents to sue makers, sellers of illegal assault weapons
July 22, 2022
The Democratic governor lauded the legislation as “perhaps the most impactful thing” the state has done to prevent gun violence, though experts say it will likely face legal challenges.