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California's lobbying business accelerates while its birthrate lags; popularity of accessory dwelling units gives rise to the PIMBYs

Bill aims to expand rights of those injured in e-scooter accidents, Assembly enacts rule to thwart legislation, first partner lobbies for First 5

Newsom earmarks money for security at houses of worship and promises more mental health care funding, UCSF Medical Centrer weighs controversial partnership

State continues to grapple with gun violence, California could lose in 2020 U.S. Census count, tax breaks for corporations may be costing some cities

Highlighting all of CALmatters' work over the past week

A political partnership goes to shreds, Commission on Judicial Performance receives a harsh judgment, rent control efforts suffer another blow

It's been a good week for California housing, sterner vaccine laws and early childhood education. Less so for some California Democrats.

On a big week at California's Capitol, lawmakers consider bills on transit-oriented housing, family leave, police shootings, the National Guard and more.

Soda taxes stall. Gun taxes survive. A vote on the police solution to police shootings. A rent control repeat. A bill to curb plastic. California gets old.

Legislature looks to protect student borrowers, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, California leads nation in syphilis cases