State Assembly Hot Races Get a daily digest of California news The general election for the California Assembly will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. Voters in each of the 80 districts will elect one Assemblymember to represent them. Show All Districts District 7 The district This district encompasses the suburbs surrounding Sacramento, following the […]
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Gun talk in Washington, gun bills in Sacramento
After twice spurning the Trump White House following NBA titles, the Bay Area’s Golden State Warriors paid a visit Tuesday to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a celebration of the team’s 2022 NBA championship. And prior to a few backslapping speeches by President Joe Biden and Warriors superstar Steph Curry, White House staffers gathered with Warriors […]
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A new try for unionization of legislative staff
Multiple efforts to allow the California Legislature’s employees to unionize have failed, but with a big turnover of legislative membership this year, a new attempt is being made.
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California GOP demands emergency action on taxes, crime
California Republicans are zeroing in on the three issues on which they say Democrats may be most vulnerable heading into the Nov. 8 election: The rising cost of living, crime and homelessness. On Tuesday, 26 of the 28 current Republican lawmakers asked the Democratic leaders of the state Assembly and Senate to “immediately” reconvene the […]
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Misfire: Behind the California concealed carry bill’s big fail
In a state known for its strict gun laws, a concealed carry bill failed in the final hours of the legislative session. Its supporters rolled the dice with a proposal that would take effect quickly, but that required two-thirds approval.
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The Diablo is in the details
At least two days of statewide Flex Alerts asking Californians to voluntarily conserve energy amid an extreme heat wave that could last more than a week, pushing temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal and endangering vulnerable communities. Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaiming a state of emergency to take last-ditch measures to keep people’s lights and […]
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California at odds over solving most intractable problems
“Mental illness. Substance abuse. Homelessness. These are all existential crises we have to address with urgency.” That was Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to a key legislative committee on Tuesday passing his controversial proposal to allow courts to compel people with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders into treatment — the state’s latest attempt to […]
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Abortion, COVID protests collide at Capitol
Abortion rights and COVID-related bills advance in the California Legislature despite loud protests in opposition.
State Senate Hot Races – Voter Guide 2022
State Senate Hot Races Get a daily digest of California news The general election for the California Senate will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts will elect a senator to represent them. District 4 The district This sprawling district takes in much of the Sierra, running from Owen’s Lake […]
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Newsom gives sneak peek of new COVID plan
California’s long-awaited endemic strategy for dealing with COVID-19 could be unveiled as soon as Monday by Gov. Newsom.