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Tens of thousands of California renters facing eviction will be able to stay in their homes for at least the next three months, the Associated Press reports.

‘That ugly game': an Iraqi war survivor reflects on the invasion of Ukraine

March 30, 2022 | Andrew Nixon

Mazin Alhaidari lived through decades of war in his native Iraq before settling in the Sacramento area. As the war in Ukraine continues, he offered reflections on his own experiences and what lessons he's learned living in conflict.

State Government

California task force: Reparations for direct descendants of enslaved people only

March 30, 2022

California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations for African Americans voted to limit eligibility based on traceable lineage.

California State Fair set to be the first to open up judging to cannabis

March 30, 2022 | Randol White

Just as wine, craft beer and olive oil have competed for the statewide title for years, cannabis farmers will now get their chance to shine.

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State Government

Cop cash: California law enforcement gives big to campaigns

March 29, 2022

California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary.

Environment

Newsom imposes new California water restrictions — leaves details to locals

March 28, 2022

Still resisting statewide water rationing for parched California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local suppliers to tighten water limits.

State Government

California contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?

March 28, 2022

California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas.

State Government

‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California law enforcement turns to mental health clinicians on toughest 911 calls

March 28, 2022

California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But some activists still want a solution without police, including volunteers in Nevada County who came together after a fatal shooting.