The proposed changes aim to allay schools’ apprehension about spending their arts money granted through an initiative voters passed in 2022.
Posted inTechnology
California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows
The California Legislature has failed several times since 2022 to regulate technology for automatically tracking vehicles — even as examples of abuse mount. This year was no exception.
Posted inTechnology
How Silicon Valley used Main Street’s outrage against California privacy law
Senate Bill 690 promises to stop abusive wiretapping suits against small businesses. Privacy advocates warn it also quietly shields tech giants from major lawsuits.
Posted inPolitics
Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session
The lame-duck governor’s penchant for pushing last-minute demands on California’s Legislature didn’t work out as it has in years past.
Posted inTechnology
Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California
An analysis of defense contracts charts the rise of defense spending — often in heavily Democratic districts
Posted inCommentary
Newsom’s pattern of closed-door dealmaking is unbefitting of a presidential hopeful
For years, significant environmental policies under the Newsom administration have been decided behind closed doors, diminishing the public’s role in key state decisions.
Posted inDan Walters
Sacramento school district’s financial crisis exemplifies politicization of public education
Having a union-dominated school board has not stemmed the tide of red ink in the Sacramento City Unified district.
Posted inPolitics
In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new carbon market rules threatened climate funding for water, air and transit projects. A last-minute compromise between him and lawmakers provides some funding to narrow that gap.
Posted inHousing
Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it
Supporters said a condo construction bill was a key to unlocking the type of naturally affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs. But deadlines matter.
Posted inClimate Change
California utilities to reclaim unused money from school air conditioning program
In a last-minute push, lawmakers tried to pass a proposal that would have extended CalSHAPE, a school air conditioning program.