California craft liquor deliveries could end Jan. 1. Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries.
Posted inCommentary
How a stronger voter ID law can alleviate doubts in California’s election system
If Californians harbor doubts about their elections, the process needs to be repaired. A former California secretary of state says that’s why he’s backing Prop. 39.
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California’s voter ID ballot measure would add unnecessary barriers to a secure system
Prop. 39 is a redundant proposal that will only make it harder for all voters to participate in future elections, argues a civic engagement advocate.
Posted inHealth
Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.
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Pension boosts for California police, firefighters could spur increases for other workers
Even with higher CalPERS earnings, upping pensions for public safety employees would cost the state and local governments $4.8 billion more.
Posted inCalMatters en Español
¿Por qué los camioneros siempre parecen estar hablando por teléfono mientras conducen por la autopista?
Las redes sociales pueden estar relacionadas con sentimientos de aislamiento, pero no necesariamente para los camioneros. Ellos se benefician de largas llamadas telefónicas y de la comunicación a través de aplicaciones como FaceTime y WhatsApp.
Posted inMental Health
Why truckers always seem to be on the phone while they drive on the highway
Social media can be linked to feelings of isolation, but less so for truckers. They benefit from long phone calls and connections on apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp.
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LA’s homelessness uptick lets Raman target Bass. If only accountability was that simple
L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman criticized Mayor Karen Bass over the increase in homelessness, but disentangling the records of the two candidates on this issue is difficult.
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California’s catch-22: Who should pay when utilities’ power lines cause wildfires?
Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking legislators to limit utilities’ liability if their equipment ignites fires. Meanwhile SoCal Edison’s tower is blamed for the deadly Eaton fire.
Posted inEconomy
Why insurance matters to renters, landlords and California
Insurance affects the cost of rent, housing supply and recovery from disaster.