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Alas, paper receipt ban, we hardly knew ye: 2019 bills get winnowed some more

With the passage of Friday's suspense file deadline, more bills were culled from lawmakers' 2019 wish list, or altered. Among them:  a push to make retail receipts electronic, an effort to encourage pets in homeless shelters and stricter rules for servicers of student loans.  

经过 劳雷尔·罗森霍尔 • 8 月 30, 2019

重要的事情

Charter schools, gig workers, the Kochs, the streets of L.A., and a lobbyist who made a difference

Gig workers battle over future of work. Koch brothers machine takes on Kamala Harris donor-disclosure rule. Lawmakers try to remedy Section 8 shortage.

经过 Dan Morain 和 Judy Lin • 8 月 29, 2019

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Newsom’s labor dispute, pay equity, PG&E’s lobby fight, death on the streets, and Delta tunnel

Newsom disinvites labor leader from commission. First partner fights for pay equity. Ad blitz aims to sink PG&E bankruptcy bill.

经过 Dan Morain 和 Adria Watson • 8 月 28, 2019

重要的事情

Homelessness from San Francisco to Orange County, and window into these times

San Francisco's homeless woes draw more scrutiny, as homeless numbers swell in Orange County. Santa Clara's homeless find a place to pick up their mail.

经过 Dan Morain 和 Barbara Harvey • 8 月 1, 2019

加州分水岭

How an unassuming window in San Jose fills a crucial need for the homeless

A decades-old program provides those moving in and out of homelessness with a free mailing address—a small but vital service. Not having an address can mean missing out on welfare checks, Social Security payments, veteran's benefits, school communications, affordable housing updates and letters from friends and family.

经过 Erica Hellerstein • 7 月 31, 2019

住房

Dream Big, Live Small: Why The Van Life Is Taking Hold in California

A growing enclave of millennials is choosing van life as an alternative to a 9-to-5 job and a mortgage. These young professionals —artists, web developers, accountants—want the freedom to explore without the pressure of punching time cards and keeping busy social schedules. 

经过 Sammy Caiola, Capital Public Radio • 7 月 14, 2019

时事通讯

Newsom’s learning curve, breaks for low-wage workers, and another city’s homeless spike

State budget provides learning curve for Newsom. Earned Income Tax Credit more than doubles. Canada, California join in climate fight.

经过 Dan Morain • 6 月 27, 2019

时事通讯

Cannabis banking, horse racing deaths, college sports, and cigarette butts

Legislation would get cannabis out of cash-only business. Pot growers get a reprieve in Carpinteria. Bill takes aim at cigarette butts.

经过 Dan Morain • 6 月 25, 2019

住房

Lawmakers—cutting big checks to combat the housing crisis—fight over who gets the money

California lawmakers have approved more than $2 billion in new state spending on housing and homelessness. But while lawmakers and the governor have agreed to cut big checks, they're still fighting over who will actually receive the money—and with what strings attached.

经过 马特·莱文 • 6 月 24, 2019

时事通讯

Taxes, the coal fight comes to California, voting, and student debt

Automakers oppose Newsom's tax bill. Newsom joins fight against coal. Legislators take step toward easing student debt, with assist from Steyer.

经过 Dan Morain • 6 月 20, 2019