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New poll finds majority of Californians oppose cash reparations for Black residents
The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to decide on the issue of cash reparations for Black Californians. The majority of the state, however, does not want to see them move forward with that recommendation from the Reparations Task Force.
September 12, 2023
Assembly passes human trafficking bill months after it appeared dead in committee
Months after declaring sex trafficking to not be a serious offense, the Assembly made good on its promise to reconsider the issue and increase penalties for traffickers.
September 11, 2023
Assembly Republicans take aim at Newsom over homelessness
California has spent $20 billion to fight the homelessness crisis with little to show for it. Assembly Republicans want to see anti-camping ordinances back in action.
September 7, 2023
New initiative would change how CEQA is applied to new housing
Steve Hilton’s proposal would put a limit on who can use CEQA to stall new housing developments, something that is currently a thorn in the side of developers across the state.
September 6, 2023
California Dems block Alexandra’s Law, drawing accusations that they are sided with drug cartels
Meanwhile, a group of parents who have lost loved ones to the fentanyl crisis are proposing a ballot initiative to hold fentanyl dealers accountable.
September 5, 2023
California Republicans push for Alexandra’s Law, warning fentanyl dealers that they could be charged with homicide
Democrats in the State Senate Public Safety Committee refused to pass Alexandra’s Law a few months ago. Republicans have returned with a Constitutional Amendment to put before voters.
September 4, 2023
California ballot proposal targets one man’s political agenda
Michael Weinstein has long been politically active in California, spending over $100 million of his nonprofit foundation’s money on ballot measures. Now a new ballot initiative seeks to curtail his spending and influence.
September 4, 2023
Repeal the Death Tax initiative gets green light to collect signatures
California voters axed certain property tax protections that limited their inheritance a few years ago. Now the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is trying to bring them back.
August 23, 2023
SoCal braces for storms, flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary moves north
Flooding has already struck communities in San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties as the eye of the storm strikes in Baja California.
August 20, 2023
Daughter: Trustees of Feinstein husband’s estate committing elder abuse against Senator
The California Senator's daughter and trustees of her late husband's trust are tussling over disbursement of funds.
August 16, 2023