California gunmakers fear their ‘expiration date’ in a state that doesn’t want them
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Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth
GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023 5:30 am
She lost her financial aid while homeless. A bill on Newsom’s desk could help students like her
To qualify for financial aid, students must maintain a certain grade-point-average, but many don’t. A bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk would make it easier for students to keep their aid and stay in college.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023 5:30 am
California Republicans take center stage for 2024 election
California is at the center of the political universe this week — at least in Republican circles. Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan presidential library in Simi Valley, seven GOP presidential contenders showed up for the second televised primary debate. But one very large elephant wasn’t in the room — former President Donald Trump, who […]
Thu, Sep 28, 2023 5:00 am
The blue barrels that offer a lifeline to migrants lost in California’s harsh desert
In the Imperial County desert, a volunteer group routinely maintains large barrels filled with water to help migrants traversing the California desert. As rescues increase, the longstanding immigration policies that funneled migrants to such harsh terrain deserve scrutiny.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023 5:30 am
California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind
After a historic decline in community college enrollment during the pandemic, students are returning to school again, according to the state’s most recent data. But students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023 5:30 am
California crime concerns spark protest in Oakland
Small business and restaurant owners in Oakland have had enough. Tuesday, dozens gathered together in a tense and raucous rally downtown, and several owners went on “strike,” closing for a few hours or the whole day, to demand public safety reforms. Concerns about rising crime reverberate far beyond Oakland: In a February survey by the […]
Wed, Sep 27, 2023 5:00 am
Has California’s much-dreaded ‘job killer’ list lost some of its bite?
For more than a quarter-century, legislative bills on the California Chamber of Commerce's "job killer" list have mostly died, but it was a bit different this year.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023 12:01 am
California will fail to address poverty as long as false narratives shape the policies
After Congress did not extend a pandemic-era tax credit, California's poverty rate for children rose from 7.5% to nearly 17% in one year. The false narratives that describe people in poverty often don't reflect research or reality, and further harm them by stalling policy solutions.
Tue, Sep 26, 2023 5:30 am
Newsom signs new California crime and school laws
Gov. Gavin Newsom has decided the fate of two more high-profile bills — one on criminal justice and the other on public schools. On Monday, the governor signed Senate Bill 14 into law, reclassifying child sex trafficking into a serious felony that increases prison sentences, saying that “California is going further to protect kids.” Sen. […]
Tue, Sep 26, 2023 5:00 amStay informed.
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