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(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will make his first international trip as governor to El Salvador in April to discuss the poverty and violence that's causing waves of migrants to seek asylum in the U.S.

Health Care

Peer Mental Health Workers Could Become State-Certified Under Proposed California Law

March 28, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Health advocates are hoping to build a workforce of people living with mental illness to help guide others in need of services toward care. Some people are already doing the work, but a new law would make it a billable service through Medi-Cal.

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State Government

College Admissions Scandal Sparks Sweeping Reform Proposals By California Lawmakers

March 28, 2019 | Nick Miller

Five state Assembly members introduced more than a handful of actions on Thursday, including efforts to stop preferential treatment for prospective students, phase out the SAT and ACT tests, and audit of the UC’s admissions process.

Environment

California Awards $63M In Grants To Promote Healthy Forests

March 27, 2019

(AP) — California forestry officials say they have awarded over $63 million in grants to projects that promote healthy forests to help enhance carbon sequestration.

State Government

Runoff Elections Set In Two California State Senate Districts

March 27, 2019

(AP) — Special primary elections on Tuesday set up June 4 runoff elections to replace Democrat Ricardo Lara, who was elected insurance commissioner, and Republican Ted Gaines, who won a seat on the Board of Equalization.

State Government

California May Toughen Immunization Rules To Block Measles

March 26, 2019

(AP) — California may give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children shouldn't be vaccinated before attending school.

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State Government

Special Elections Aim To Fill 2 California Senate Seats

March 26, 2019

(AP) — The November election created two vacancies in the California Legislature. Now, 18 candidates are aiming to fill the seats in special primary elections Tuesday.

State Government

Gov. Newsom Declares 'Statewide Emergency' On Wildfires, Waives Environmental Reviews On Forest Management Projects

March 22, 2019 | Ben Adler | Ezra David Romero

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order on wildfire prevention would expedite forest management projects intended to protect 200 communities prone to fire risk.

State Government

Gov. Gavin Newsom Pushes For Fee To Clean Up Tainted Water

March 21, 2019

(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge California water customers up to $10 a month to fund projects to clean up water in low-income and rural areas.