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POLITICO • 29th August 2024

California lawmakers seek to address health equity as part of reparations

While much of the conversation surrounding California’s reparations proposal this year has been over funding, a pair of bills related to health equity originally included in the 14-bill package are now on track to pass the Legislature.

POLITICO • 21st August 2024

California proposal seeks to aid undocumented immigrants in purchasing homes

California launched a program last year to help first-time homebuyers secure loans toward a purchase, but uncertainty over whether undocumented immigrants are eligible is prompting follow-up legislation to ensure they are included.

POLITICO • 14th August 2024

California measure aims to resolve longstanding, expensive dispute over gambling rights

A dispute over gambling rights in California has led to an expensive battle between tribal casinos and card rooms that could change the way the multibillion dollar industry operates.

POLITICO • 6th August 2024

Harrowed by fentanyl crisis, California lawmakers seek to stop ‘tranq’ in its tracks

With the fentanyl crisis continuing to spiral across California and the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers want to stop another potent drug before it reaches a similar trajectory.

POLITICO • 29th July 2024

California attorney general seeks to help parents shield kids from social media

A pair of proposals backed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta aiming to protect children from the harms of social media are advancing with bipartisan support through the state Legislature.

POLITICO • 22nd July 2024

Trump assassination attempt spotlights California campaign security proposal

California lawmakers are pushing a proposal to remove a cap on security-related campaign expenditures following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

POLITICO • 16th July 2024

California outlaws parent notification policies over students’ gender

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a California bill that explicitly bans policies requiring schools to inform parents of their child’s gender identity, sexual orientation or gender expression into law Monday. It saw contentious debate as it passed the Legislature in June, mirroring national conversations over attacks on the LBGTQ+ community, parental rights and the role that schools should play.

POLITICO • 9th July 2024

California reforms worker protection law after labor, business deal removes ballot measure

Labor and business interests in California came together last month to strike a deal to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which allows for aggrieved workers to sue employers on behalf of the state over allegations such as failing to provide breaks or improper overtime calculations but has been criticized as driving undue litigation.

POLITICO • 2nd July 2024

California to again consider proposal to streamline youth mental health care

California law requires public and private health care providers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, but frustrations over denied claims has advocates pushing a follow-up bill from the landmark 2020 measure.

POLITICO • 26th June 2024

California poised to consider banning smartphones in schools with Newsom’s backing

California could be the latest state to ban smartphones in schools after Gov. Gavin Newsom came out strongly in favor of curbing the devices on campus.

POLITICO • 13th June 2024

California among several states considering ban on legacy admissions

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education reignited conversations over the practice of legacy admissions — when schools give preferential treatment to applicants whose family members attended the university.

POLITICO • 11th June 2024

Bad blood: California Legislature’s proposals targeting ticketing industry face tough battle

The rush — and subsequent debacle — over tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has inspired multiple pieces of legislation in California aimed at clamping down on the parties that people claim are responsible, such as primary ticket sellers like Ticketmaster and the secondary market.

POLITICO • 30th May 2024

California law gives Arizona abortion seekers temporary workaround to near-total ban

Following the Arizona Supreme Court ruling banning nearly all abortions in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a law to temporarily allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California until a repeal of the 1864 law takes effect.

POLITICO • 21st May 2024

Newsom’s legislative proposal to build low-income housing in California faces funding concerns

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legislative push to require California cities to plan more housing for people experiencing homelessness is moving quickly in Sacramento — but it still faces opposition from cities and counties, along with questions about funding.

POLITICO • 15th May 2024

California to consider cannabis cafes (again) with health organizations lined up in opposition

While cannabis consumption lounges have been legal in California since Proposition 64 passed in 2016, legalizing marijuana, businesses have been limited in what they can offer in the spaces — namely, they’ve been prohibited from preparing food and beverages and hosting live events in their venues.

POLITICO • 8th May 2024

Ahead of first ‘AI election,’ California lawmakers push to limit technology’s influence

As the possibility of disruption from artificial intelligence continues to linger across many sectors, California lawmakers are looking to take preemptive measures to ensure the technology doesn’t affect elections.

POLITICO • 24th April 2024

Climate offset proposal returns in California, with opponents taking notice

A first-in-the-nation effort in California to regulate the voluntary carbon offset industry sailed through the Legislature last year with no opposition — only to be vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Now, a second attempt by Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) is drawing scores of pushback amid what she says are rapid changes happening in the climate space.

POLITICO • 23rd April 2024

California Legislature aims to begin shrinking large deficit with early action budget cuts

Faced with a budget deficit of between $38 billion and $73 billion, depending on the estimate, the California Legislature passed an “early action” budget bill to shave $17.3 billion off the figure.

POLITICO • 5th April 2024

California to consider regulating AI algorithm bias again — with even higher stakes

Last year, California lawmakers attempted to establish greater regulations around companies using artificial intelligence — but they were unsuccessful amid broad industry opposition. Now that the bill is in its second iteration, the conversation around the technology has grown more expansive and a couple of industry stakeholders are working to advance the legislation.

POLITICO • 2nd April 2024

California reparations proposals could start with agency for implementation

California lawmakers are in the early stages of their push for reparations proposals, and are attempting to set up a framework for potential restitution in the form of compensation, grants and other assistance.

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Bill analysis

California lawmakers seek to address health equity as part of reparations

California proposal seeks to aid undocumented immigrants in purchasing homes

California measure aims to resolve longstanding, expensive dispute over gambling rights

Harrowed by fentanyl crisis, California lawmakers seek to stop ‘tranq’ in its tracks

California attorney general seeks to help parents shield kids from social media

Trump assassination attempt spotlights California campaign security proposal

California outlaws parent notification policies over students’ gender

California reforms worker protection law after labor, business deal removes ballot measure

California to again consider proposal to streamline youth mental health care

California poised to consider banning smartphones in schools with Newsom’s backing

California among several states considering ban on legacy admissions

Bad blood: California Legislature’s proposals targeting ticketing industry face tough battle

California law gives Arizona abortion seekers temporary workaround to near-total ban

Newsom’s legislative proposal to build low-income housing in California faces funding concerns

California to consider cannabis cafes (again) with health organizations lined up in opposition

Ahead of first ‘AI election,’ California lawmakers push to limit technology’s influence

Climate offset proposal returns in California, with opponents taking notice

California Legislature aims to begin shrinking large deficit with early action budget cuts

California to consider regulating AI algorithm bias again — with even higher stakes

California reparations proposals could start with agency for implementation

News stories

Gavin Newsom kills California bill to help undocumented immigrants buy homes

Gavin Newsom to decide if California should help undocumented immigrants buy homes

California Dems want to help undocumented immigrants buy homes – during presidential race

California Democrats are rallying around Donald Trump for this reason

California bans school districts from outing trans kids

Loopholes kill California plan to restrict CLEAR at airports

California bill on automatic voter registration gets watered down in elections committee

Why the ACLU is fighting automatic voter registration

Watch out Stanford. California is eyeing a new legacy admission ban.

Gavin Newsom wants to take smartphones out of schools

California Democrat pulls support for retail theft bills after amendments targeting ballot measure

What You Need To Know About California AI Legislation

Newsom's low-income housing bill faces tough questions about funding

California bill to restrict CLEAR at airports passes first legislative hurdle

Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California

Airport security line cutters are target of first-in-the-nation California bill

Why a Dem signed onto a GOP bill

Never too late to say sorry

LA Times layoffs show platforms need to pay for news, bill author says

Youth tackle football ban dead after Newsom vows veto

News features

‘Nobody Ever Stood Up for Her’: Kamala Harris’ Early Skill in Sex Crimes Cases Defined Her Career

Newsom and DeSantis agree on swiping smartphones from school kids — but they’re still sniping

An effort to ban caste discrimination in California has touched a nerve

As LA's COVID tenant protections expire, some fear eviction wave

LA Councilwoman Heather Hutt defends nomination, looks to `hit ground running'

A $9,000 mortgage in San Jose? That's 'reasonable,' realtors say

Milpitas official wants to redistribute City Council pay

San Jose Barracuda ice hockey arena prepares to heat up downtown

'Your Voice Should Be Loud': Volodymyr Zelensky Speaks At Stanford

Santa Clara County prepares for 'another terrible fire year'

Silicon Valley land trust saves residents from homelessness

2.6K San Mateo County Students At Risk For Homelessness: Study

Davante Adams Unveils New Fitness Equipment In East Palo Alto

Cupertino Councilmembers Make Unusual Request Of School Board

San Bruno Memorial To Japanese Detainees Breaks Ground

Donor Gives $1M To Support Cantonese Language Classes At Stanford

Cupertino Vice Mayor Defends Chinese Exclusion Act As Not Racist

Disrupting Philanthropy: East Palo Alto Nonprofit Launches pNFTs

Los Gatos 'Public Health Crisis': Police Face Dispatcher Shortage

'Not Just A Language': The Fight To Save Cantonese At Stanford

Sports recaps

UC Irvine navigates Hawaii defense for key Big West win

Cal State Fullerton brings the energy in rout of Cal State Bakersfield

UCLA survives rough shooting night to beat Colorado

No. 7 UCLA dominates Utah for 12th straight win

Jordan Mims, Fresno State cruise past Washington State in Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA stave off Cal in regular-season finale

USC tops UCLA to clinch spot in Pac-12 title game

Long Beach State learns from loss to Montana State in home opener

UCLA drops to No. 16, regrets missed opportunity

No. 9 UCLA upset by Arizona in blow to Pac-12 title hopes

Zach Charbonnet leads No. 12 UCLA to bounce-back win over Stanford

No. 18 UCLA does it again with upset of No. 11 Utah

UCLA takes down No. 15 Washington in a statement win

Chicharito dazzles as Galaxy earn critical late-season win over San Jose