State GovernmentLicense to killApril 14, 2025The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.
EnvironmentCalRecycle begins enforcement on plastic foam foodware banApril 11, 2025 | Manola SecairaA law passed in 2022 required producers of plastic foam foodware to demonstrate a recycling rate of 25% by 2025 to continue using the material. Since they didn’t meet that target, CalRecycle says these producers are banned from using it.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s political watchdog agency slaps $106K fine on former Silicon Valley state lawmakerApril 11, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldInvestigators found former Democratic Assemblymember Evan Low failed to report numerous behested payments and campaign expenses.
State GovernmentCalifornia voter ID bill voted down at the state CapitolApril 10, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldRepublican lawmaker says he’ll try to establish voter ID through a citizen’s initiative instead.
State GovernmentCalifornia manufacturers brace for impact of international tariffs, retaliationApril 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsPresident Donald Trump's tariffs are creating instability for California's large manufacturing sector, which employs more than a million people.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s big pension funds lost billions in stock market selloff. Can they recover in time?April 9, 2025The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia State Library considers next steps after abrupt federal funding cutsApril 8, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiOfficials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers propose bill to extend California’s 'last call' to 4 a.m.April 7, 2025 | Chris FeltsNew legislation would give cities the power to create "hospitality zones" which allows alcohol licensees to push back their hours of operation from 2 am to 4 am on weekends and holidays.
EducationCalifornia’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gigApril 7, 2025Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
Health CareNew bill would make up for lost research and vaccine dollars from federal governmentApril 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe legislation would start a new state research institute and task a state program with distributing vaccines.
