County jails see spike in mental illness cases. Turning PG&E into a public utility comes with a hefty price tag. State aims to fix bottle-recycling program.
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Posted inCalifornia Wildfires
Comforting California, Newsom bashes a familiar villain — PG&E
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lambasting of PG&E as California reels from wildfires and mass blackouts reflects his roots in San Francisco — and a public perception that’s built up over the last half century.
Posted inWhatMatters
Gavin Newsom takes aim at PG&E, while the GOP barks at Newsom over road money
Newsom, CPUC take aim at PG&E. GOP accuses Newsom of bait and switch on gas tax spending. Governor vetoes beverage industry recycling bill.
Posted inWhatMatters
Senator slams Facebook, ethnic studies stalls, what’s in store for PG&E customers, and spreading California-style democracy
Senator slams Facebook over shoving video by anti-vaxxer. Ethnic studies bill is delayed. PG&E wants to charge ratepayers more.
Posted inJustice
As gun control efforts advance in California Capitol, opponents bank on the courts
While Democrats push a new round of gun control bills, California gun rights advocates are fighting back in a more hospitable venue: the federal judiciary.
Posted inWhatMatters
Gas taxes, crisis beds, a gun tax, a Reagan remembrance, a GOP loss, and CCPOA’s $2 million headache
California leads the way in gas taxes. Cut in Sonoma County crisis beds alarms law enforcement. Regan son-in-law urges perspective on racist comment.
Posted inWhatMatters
Fire, water, Ricardo Lara’s money, poking Trump, and Tom Steyer’s platform
Newsom expected to sign wildfire legislation. Bill would put plug in Mojave water-pumping project. Insurance commissioner to return campaign donations.
Posted inCalifornia Legislature, Education, Health, Higher Education, Inside the Capitol, K-12 Education, Politics
In housing, privacy and more, a Capitol lightning round nixes controversial bills
Some of the most controversial ideas California lawmakers were considering this year were set aside as the Legislature culled hundreds of bills in a fast-and-furious annual procedural ritual.
Posted inCommentary, Dan Walters
Can Newsom finally fix state’s tech woes?
Despite California’s status as a technological innovator, its state government has seen failure after failure in implementing information technology. Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising to fix this chronic problem.
Posted inInside the Capitol
Did Newsom “defy” the will of the people on executions? New poll says no
Though Gov. Gavin Newsom has been criticized for “thwarting” the will of the California voter in freezing the death penalty, a new poll suggests he might have his finger on the pulse.