A new law will give incarcerated firefighters a leg up when applying to entry-level jobs with Cal Fire. ‘Hard-earned experience counts,” one advocate said.
Posted inEnvironment
New law tightens rules on explosive chemicals after Garden Grove scare
Sen. Tom Umberg’s law adds rules to cover methyl methacrylate, an explosive chemical; existing sites including GKN are exempt.
CalMatters reported that the state’s accidental release program has long left explosive chemicals out.
Posted inPolitics
Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed
Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.
Posted inInvestigations
Newsom signs two laws to address weaknesses in California’s public defense
The laws follow CalMatters investigations into failures in the state’s public-defense system.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
¿Qué hará el próximo gobernador de California con respecto a la atención médica? Estos son los planes de Becerra y Hilton
El demócrata Xavier Becerra y el republicano Steve Hilton afirman ser conscientes de la preocupación de los votantes por los costos de salud, pero sus planes carecen de muchos detalles.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
Newsom firma nuevas leyes de control de armas, incluida una que exige a los propietarios tomar una clase de 4 horas
Algunos propietarios de armas en California consideran que la nueva ley que exige un curso de seguridad de cuatro horas es una especie de impuesto a la posesión de armas de fuego. Es una de las diez medidas de seguridad con armas de fuego que el gobernador Newsom promulgó el sábado.
Posted inEducation
Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?
California has poured billions into childcare and preschool subsidies for low-income families, but extending those benefits to every family would be complicated.
Posted inHealth
What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.
Posted inCommentary
Undercover jailhouse stings have value. California shouldn’t abandon them
Perkins operations have helped resolve some of California’s toughest cases. Despite recent scrutiny, they remain valuable and effective when done correctly.
Posted inJustice
Newsom signs new gun control laws, including one requiring owners to take a 4-hour class
Some California gun owners view a new law requiring people to take a four-hour safety class as a kind of tax on firearm ownership. It’s one of 10 gun safety measures Gov. Newsom signed into law on Saturday.