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Calif.’s drought, desperation are peaking. Sacramento needs to boost water storage.
California has the resources to prioritize drought resiliency through increasing water storage and delivery systems, Asm. Vince Fong writes. Will legislators and Gov. Newsom act?
Silicon Valley may propel Calif., but COVID is forcing it to get poor residents broadband
"Unbelievably, more Californians are disconnected than any other state in the country," writes Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Visalia), arguing that broadband access is only increasing educational achievement gaps.
Report: CalPERS bet big on companies fueling China’s aggressive expansion
A report warns that California pensioners are contributing to China's expansionist policies with financial backing of firms that key to the nation's efforts.
Valley churches celebrate win over Newsom administration in settlement over church lockdowns
Two Valley churches are hailing a legal victory against the State of California in its fight to ensure that places of worship are considered “essential” in the event of further lockdowns.
SLO County health officer issues new indoor mask mandate
Heading to the coast over Labor Day weekend? Prepare to mask up, one Central Coast county announced Tuesday.
DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM drop $100mil to join 2022 Calif. gambling initiative spree
It's official: 2022 will be the sports betting election in California, with online betting powerhouses joining the fray.
Forest Service orders closure of all Calif. national forests amid overwhelming blazes
Nearly every California national forest is set to temporarily close effective Monday at midnight through Sept. 17, the Forest Service announced.
Last-minute Calif. vaccine mandate switcheroo is off, author says
An attempt to force a statutory vaccine mandate on California consumers and workers has stalled, a Republican legislator announced Monday afternoon.
Calif. legislature eyes gutting bridge bill to institute vaccine mandate
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature are eyeing the potential of instituting a vaccine mandate and it requires a controversial tactic to get it approved.
Calif. Supreme Court blocks attempt to make it harder for juries to issue death sentences
California’s top court rejected an attempt – backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – to make it harder to impose the death penalty.
