Gavin Newsom to travel to Deep South on campaign, voting rights tour
The outgoing governor will visit Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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California Legislature passes slavery disclosure bill, sends to Gavin Newsom
It is seen by some reparations advocates as a significant step, but others question it.
Rep. Doris Matsui, Mai Vang launch sharp critiques in general election debate
The candidate forum, held at Coloma Community Center, was representative of the fierce intraparty generational battle between the two Democrats.
Bill banning child marriage passes Legislature, awaits Newsom’s signature
The bill would set the minimum age of marriage in California to 18. Activists have pushed for the legislation since 2018.
‘Bill of rights’ for civil immigration detainees sent to Newsom’s desk
The bill would align health and safety standards in private, for-profit detention centers with regulations on state-owned facilities.
State worker telework bill went to state Senate floor, what happened?
A bill encouraging telework for California state workers passed the state Senate and heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Here’s what to know.
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Sacramento sheriff demonstrates, defends shock gloves a CA lawmaker wants to ban Proposed California ban. Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins, D-San Diego, introduced the proposed California ban on shock gloves last week as part...
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As utility wildfire reform talks barrel on, insurance companies are key issue
State lawmakers are skeptical of Newsom’s proposal to ban insurance companies from recouping money off utilities that start wildfires.
California Legislature passes data center water bill. Will Newsom veto again?
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a data center water disclosure bill last year. Now, one piece of a renewed effort is headed back to his desk.
A museum visit moves Alex Padilla, and sheds light on him skipping the governor’s race | Opinion
Visiting the new deportation exhibit at the California Museum in Sacramento last week, Sen. Alex Padilla said: “This is a reason I didn’t run for governor.”
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Elk Grove approves moratorium on new storage facilities - Sacramento Bee ... Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen said. Elk Grove's general plan calls for the city to “maximize the use of nonresidential land for employment-generating...
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Can state lawmakers save Sacramento City Unified from itself? The clock is ticking | Opinion Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and state Senate Pro Tem Monique Limón can still save the Sacramento City Unified School District...
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Newsom appoints veteran judge Katherine Lucero to Yolo Superior Court - Sacramento Bee ... Governor. California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Katherine Lucero to fill a vacancy on the Yolo Superior Court, his office announced Tuesday.
Nick Shirley draws hundreds of supporters, counterprotesters to California Capitol
The rally protested legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Saturday to extend an address confidentiality program to immigration support service providers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom laments Solano County shipyard vote, pushes future projects
“You want to compete? The world we invented is competing against us, and it’s tough out there.”
Legislature passes bill mandating state investigations of ICE shootings
The legislation requires the attorney general to investigate federal immigration agents who shoot California civilians.
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'Voter ID fight,' Pan on genocide: What Sacramento talked about Aug. 17-23 California Democrats take aim at Prop. 39... Rep. Kevin Kiley's question about whether Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians.
Whistleblower who exposed mass dog grave at Miranda’s Rescue asks AG to intervene
The whistleblower who helped expose a mass dog grave at Miranda’s Rescue is asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to step in. She also says the case shows why California needs centralized oversight of animal shelters and rescues.
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Rocklin affordable housing project near pipeline, railroad set for City Council vote - Sacramento Bee Reid said both the Rocklin Police Department and the Rocklin Fire... The Midas project comes as Mayor David Bass has publicly raised...
California agency uses workers’ comp funds to probe its employees. What to know
Critics say the state Department of Industrial Relations is not authorized to spend money earmarked for worker’s compensation to investigate its staff.
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'The north and south divide': Folsom feels effects of south of Highway 50 growth - Sacramento Bee Newer plantings may eventually offer that shade, according to Councilmember Sarah Aquino, who said development south of Highway 50 is still in its...
Senator resurrects California immigration detention facilities oversight bill
A newly amended bill aims to codify state oversight of detention facilities after previous legislation stalled in a committee hearing.
Assembly leaders reject elements of Newsom’s utility wildfire proposal in counter
Chamber lawmakers oppose eliminating insurance companies’ ability to sue utility companies to recoup the claims they pay out to fire victims
California to sue Trump administration again over mail-in voting restrictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California plans to sue the Trump administration again over its efforts to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms.
