Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot
June 30, 2022
A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.
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California’s change to concealed carry permits would reduce wide variations among counties
June 30, 2022
Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week, California legislators push a bill to fix rules on concealed carry permits.
Let’s make a deal: What to know about the California budget
June 29, 2022
Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders agree to a record California budget that includes another round of tax rebates. Here are other highlights of the agreement, including spending for abortion access, public schools and small businesses.
California tax relief: What’s in the deal
June 26, 2022
After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050. It is part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night.
Hundreds gather in Sacramento to protest Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022 | Kristin Lam
Demonstrators in downtown Sacramento expressed gratitude to live in California where abortion rights are protected and shared concerns for others.
Governor Newsom signs bill to shield patients threatened by abortion bans in other states
June 24, 2022 | Chris Nichols
The governor also said California will spend tens of millions of dollars to ensure healthcare clinics can support people seeking abortion from out of state.
Here's where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
June 24, 2022
With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions in place.
How California created the nation’s easiest abortion access — and why it’s poised to go further
June 24, 2022
California once criminalized abortion. Now it's the US leader on abortion rights, and may become a 'sanctuary' for out-of-state seekers.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's what it means for California.
June 24, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
While the ruling does not change abortion access in California, state Democratic leaders have been preparing for this moment and the influx of patients expected from other states to receive reproductive care.
How idle oil wells leaked explosive levels of methane in Bakersfield
June 21, 2022 | Manola Secaira
There are about 35,000 idle oil wells in California. State leaders and activists are in the midst of deciding their future.