August 31, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon
The end of this year’s legislative session is even more hectic than usual, as lawmakers try to make up for lost time at the Capitol due to COVID-19.
August 29, 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
