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Under Proposition 65, California has designated more than 900 substances as toxic. Now the state’s expert panel plans to weigh whether to add acetaminophen, an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Midol and DayQuil, to the list.

State Government

California Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.

November 27, 2019

The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.

State Government

California To Sue Trump Administration Over Proposed Water Rules Affecting San Joaquin Delta

November 21, 2019

California officials said Thursday they will sue the federal government over proposed rules managing the state’s scarce water, arguing its conclusions are not scientifically adequate and fall short of protecting species and the state’s interests.

State Government

California Justices Reject Law Requiring Trump Tax Returns

November 21, 2019

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump does not have to disclose his tax returns to appear as a candidate on California's primary ballot next spring.

State Government

California Legislative Analyst Office Predicts $7 Billion State Budget Surplus

November 20, 2019

California is expected to have a $7 billion budget surplus next year, but lawmakers were urged not to spend all of it because a sizable chunk depends on an upcoming decision by the Trump administration as it feuds with state Democratic leaders.

David Rodriguez / The Salinas Californian

State Government

Cities Step In To Halt Last-Minute Evictions

November 20, 2019

Throughout the state, advocates have reported a slew of last-minute evictions before a new law that protects tenants goes into effect. As a result, many local governments are placing a temporary hold on evictions.

Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File

Environment

California Halts Fracking Permits In Oil Producer Crackdown

November 19, 2019

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is cracking down on oil producers by halting the approval of hundreds of fracking permits until independent scientists can review them.

PolitiFact California

‘The California Price’: Why It Costs So Much To Build A Home In The Golden State

November 19, 2019 | Chris Nichols

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom promised during his campaign to speed up housing development. So far, it hasn’t happened. PolitiFact California takes a look into why it costs so much to build a home in California.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

More Possible Public Safety Power Shut Offs And Utilities Answer Questions

November 19, 2019

Fire weather is predicted this week, which may lead to the power being shut off in large swaths of Northern California. What’s behind the tentative details? And we’ll hear about testimony presented by the state’s largest utilities at the Capitol.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California’s Auto Emissions Battle Continues

November 19, 2019

Last Friday, California’s Department of General Services announced it won’t buy gas powered sedans. The state will also stop buying from any carmakers that haven't agreed to follow the state’s greenhouse gas pollution rules.

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