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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
Report: San Francisco has become too dangerous for Federal employees to go to work in-person
The emergence of open air drug markets outside of San Francisco's Federal building prompted the move by a top Federal agency.
August 15, 2023
Sick of Calif. city’s homeless inaction, DA threatens politicians with charges
A top cop in one of California's largest counties is putting local politicians' feet to the fire over an explosion of homelessness.
August 13, 2023
Calif. regulators keep power plants open as doubts over green energy reign
The move comes on the heels of California saving Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant from the scrapheap.
August 13, 2023