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The department told CalMatters it can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police shootings.

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Republican plan would outlaw homeless camps near California schools or parks

January 26, 2023 | Chris Nichols

Sacramento, Elk Grove and Los Angeles passed similar encampment bans last year, despite opposition from advocates who say they harm unhoused residents by separating them from resources.

State Government

Rep. Adam Schiff announces 2024 Senate run, teeing up a high-profile primary

January 26, 2023

89-year-old Sen. Feinstein has not announced if she will retire, but Democratic hopefuls are already entering the race for her senate seat.

Health Care

California allocates $20M toward abortion clinics’ physical, digital security

January 25, 2023 | Kate Wolffe

Abortion care providers in the state can apply for funds to bolster the security of their physical locations and increase digital privacy. The move is in response to increasing violence against abortion clinics and their staff.

State Government

Progressive lawmakers push for tax on California billionaires’ overall net worth

January 24, 2023 | Nicole Nixon

Art, property, stocks, cash and investments owned by Californians worth more than $50 million could be subject to a wealth tax proposed by Assembly member Alex Lee (D-San Jose).

State Government

University of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community colleges

January 23, 2023

Seeking to recruit more transfer students, UC identified 65 colleges where it wants to deepen existing partnerships.

Environment

Growers brace to give up some Colorado River water

January 22, 2023

The Colorado River’s water transformed the Imperial Valley desert into one of California’s most productive farm regions. But now growers will have to sacrifice 10% of their supply because of shortages in the river’s supply.

State Government

California storm victims may be eligible for federal assistance. Here’s how.

January 18, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez

Recent storms have toppled trees, forced flooding and landslides and killed at least 20 people statewide. Federal assistance may be available for those whose property was damaged in Sacramento County, here’s how to access those resources.

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State Government

Why you should file taxes even if you don’t owe any

January 14, 2023

Tax returns are used by the state government to send Californians money. But some of the people who could most use the money don’t get it.

Race and Equity

New report says California’s parole process could lead to inequitable outcomes

January 13, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Advocates say the current parole process unfairly denies parole to Black and brown inmates as compared with white inmates; the Board of Parole Hearings disagrees

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