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Effort to make human trafficking a violent felony failed. One Valley lawmaker faces heat over it.
A Central Valley Democrat is being targeted for voting against a proposal to crack down on human trafficking in the California Senate.
August 23, 2022
“Fantasy and fairy dust”: Newsom goes nuclear on Dem plan to shut Diablo Canyon
The late-inning push to save Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear plant, is dividing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats.
August 22, 2022
Man stole $4.8mil from Valley-based tractor dealer. He blew $1mil on iPhone app game purchases.
The man, a resident of a Sacramento suburb, also managed to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program while out-of-custody and awaiting sentencing on a Federal embezzlement conviction.
August 18, 2022
‘Evil’: Final member of 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping paroled
The last of the three men convicted for "the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history" is set to be released.
August 17, 2022
Flex Alert issued for Wednesday, Calif. grid operator announces.
California's grid operator issued a Flex Alert for Wednesday as energy use is expected to increase amid high temperatures.
August 16, 2022
Newsom pitches $1.4bil loan to keep Diablo Canyon running through 2035
Momentum to save California's last nuclear power plant has reached a fever pitch. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom is floating a plan to make it happen.
August 14, 2022
Calif. lawmakers kill bill that would fine social media firms for hooking kids
A bill eyeing to reign in the addictive nature of social media apps failed after heavy opposition from Silicon Valley powerhouses.
August 14, 2022
Author pulls support after Assembly strips legalization of psychedelic drugs
Despite some key tweaks, the bill to legalize certain drugs – including LSD – is set for a big vote on the Assembly floor.
August 14, 2022
Report: Antifa-aligned Sacramento teacher paid $190k by district to resign
A six-figure golden handshake between a Sacramento school district and an Antifa-aligned teacher who claimed his job was to turn students "into revolutionaries" was released Tuesday.
August 10, 2022
In surprise move, GEICO sheds offices throughout Golden State
One of California's major insurance companies appears to be bringing in-person operations in the state to a grinding halt.
August 1, 2022