Newsom’s special session begins
The special session that gets underway tomorrow will show how far lawmakers are willing to go to help Newsom execute his ...
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Gavin Newsom can’t prove price gouging at the pump but wants new refinery law
The state Energy Commission declared in a recent analysis that Newsom’s proposal has the potential to “artificially create shortages in downstream markets” and “increase average prices.” ...
Prop. 35’s new Medi-Cal spending has broad support, but opponents cite pitfalls
Opponents say that if it passes, patients, workers, and programs they care about could lose millions of dollars in this ...
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California lawmakers to debate Newsom's oil and gas proposal
The state’s Division of Petroleum Market Oversight said the recent spike at the pump is due to unplanned maintenance at two Bay Area refineries. What Newsom is proposing is new rules to avoid ...
California’s reparation movement was performative. That’s why it failed | Opinion
There was hope that California could be a shining example of how to implement reparations. Its end, however, didn’t shock ...
Yucaipa residents fight back against massive warehouse proposal
Residents fear a proposed warehouse complex is part of a push to remake Yucaipa into another Inland Empire logistics hub ...
California’s key COVID and health advisor to step down
Mark Ghaly is stepping down. As the state's top health official, he helped shape Gov. Gavin Newsom’s policies on COVID-19 and ...
Thousands in California’s jails have the right to vote — but here’s why many won’t
Ronald Latney used to believe his vote didn’t matter. But after returning to jail this year, he realized the difference it ...