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Environmentalists sue to close Diablo Canyon by 2025, block extended operations
PG&E and Gov. Gavin Newsom pressed forward on keeping California's lone nuclear plant open. Now, environmentalists are hoping to cement a 2006 agreement to shut it down.
April 12, 2023
Four little letters, big nightmare for Calif. cities. What is RHNA?
California's rich enclaves are revolting against a 54-year-old housing law. Here's an explainer on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
April 11, 2023
Newsom wanted to cut ties with Walgreens. Calif. will still pay it $1.5bil.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's war with Walgreens is decidedly one-sided when adding up dollars and cents.
April 11, 2023
Tax Day Blues? For most Valley residents, it’s months away. Here’s why.
A winter filled with storms has a silver lining for Californians scrambling to get their tax returns lined up before April 18.
April 9, 2023
California reparations to cost more than $800bil, estimate says.
The state reparations task force will provide recommendations to the Legislature in the coming months.
March 29, 2023
As hospitals falter, Newsom eyes tapping Medi-Cal to pay for housing
Valley hospitals have long complained about being shortchanged by state healthcare programs for the poor. Now, California wants to spend Medicaid dollars elsewhere.
March 27, 2023
Calif. lawmakers speedily OK new tax on gas
California lawmakers approved paving the way for a new tax on energy producers via a little-followed bureaucratic panel.
March 27, 2023
Khanna opts against Senate run, endorses Barbara Lee
The Bay Area Democrat was considered to be a potential rival among the Progressive wing of the heavily Democratic field if he opted to run.
March 26, 2023
Is rape a partisan issue? Calif. Dems kill GOP bill to increase penalties for crime.
California Democrats shot down a proposal that would have increased criminal penalties for rapists and criminals found guilty of other types of sexual assault.
March 23, 2023
Calif. handgun safety rules unconstitutional, Federal judge rules.
The California law severely restricted the ability for Californians to purchase new firearms, allowing them to only buy weapons manufactured 16-years-ago or older.
March 22, 2023