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Schwarzenegger supports bill banning on Skittles, other candies
The Governator doesn't wade into much in Sacramento these days, but a prospective law affecting certain candies piqued his interest.
June 27, 2023
Outgoing Calif. Assembly Speaker: “We’ve done a sh– job” with inland California
Former California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon noted that Sacramento's approach often overlooks the inland side of California.
June 27, 2023
Newsom, lawmakers still far apart on Delta tunnel as budget negotiations near close
While Gavin Newsom has tried to shoehorn in the Delta tunnel, state lawmakers have been adamant about not including the project in the state budget.
June 25, 2023
Newsom pitches using mental health tax to fund homeless housing
Leveraging a 19-year-old tax for homeless housing could alleviate the impact on California's streets, the Governor argues.
June 21, 2023
Enviro justice groups become Calif.’s new kamikaze political movement
NIMBYs and labor unions are being overshadowed by deep-pocketed environmental nonprofits that litter state and local government with white papers and protests.
June 20, 2023
Railroads sue Calif. over moves to dump diesel trains
The railroad industry argues that new environmental rules from the Golden State would prematurely retire 25,000 diesel-powered locomotives.
June 20, 2023
“Gay people are literally taking over the National Park System”: Pride celebration hits Yosemite
Environmental activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia brought plenty of eyeballs to a National Park Service Pride Celebration at Yosemite.
June 19, 2023
Taco Bell settles suit for breaking Calif. gift card laws
Gift cards with less than $10 on them were unable to "Live Mas" at the fast food chain.
June 19, 2023
Valley lawmakers slam the legislature’s budget proposal
California faces a deficit of over $30 billion that state lawmakers have not addressed in their budget proposal.
June 15, 2023
Newsom, Legislative Dems divided over budget proposals
California lawmakers aren't feeling the urgency of Gov. Gavin Newsom's must-pass infrastructure spending bills.
June 13, 2023