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The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.

State Government

Newsom, Lawmakers Strike Pandemic Eviction Deal. Here’s What You Need To Know

August 28, 2020

The proposed deal has some eviction protection provisions for tenants, but no rent forgiveness. Proponents of the bill insist that it’s a stopgap measure meant to help Californians in need until — they hope — federal aid comes through.

State Government

California Announces New COVID-19 Reopening Plan

August 28, 2020

The new system puts California’s 58 counties into four tiers based on the number of new daily cases and the percentage of positive tests.

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PolitiFact California

Yes, Trump Said He Offered Russia Help With Wildfires. No, He Didn’t Deny California Fire Assistance.

August 28, 2020 | Chris Nichols

A widely-shared Facebook post claims President Trump denied fire aid to California but helped Russia fight wildfires in Siberia. While Trump said he would withhold fire assistance to the state, the White House approved assistance days later.

State Government

‘Game Changer’ In California Coronavirus Testing To Double Capacity And Speed Up Results

August 27, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new deal Wednesday with a diagnostics company that he says will add 150,000 more tests a day, with results back in 24 to 48 hours.

Health Care

Homeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California Guidance

August 26, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Under a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group.

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State Government

California Lawmakers Propose Last-Minute Bill Providing Funds For Fighting Wildfires

August 26, 2020

A fee added to utility bills — less than $1 per month — would be extended until 2045 if the legislation is adopted by two-thirds of both chambers.

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State Government

Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On Wildfires And COVID-19 For August 26

August 26, 2020

Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on wildfires and COVID-19 in the state.

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State Government

California Lawmakers Are Gearing Up To Debate Police Reforms. Police Unions Want More Time For Vetting.

August 25, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

George Floyd’s death by the knee of a Minnesota police officer spurred momentum for a slew of police reform bills 2,000 miles away in the California Legislature. But even in a Democrat-dominated statehouse, some reforms aren’t a sure thing.

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