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25 Jul

Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

published on July 25, 2024 - 10:46 AM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a

01 Jul

Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft

published on July 1, 2024 - 1:18 PM

Top California Democrats announced Sunday they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft. The plan,

26 Jun

California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress

published on June 26, 2024 - 2:16 PM

A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into a contest over whether the

11 Jun

California lawmakers fast-track bill that would require online sellers to verify their identity

published on June 11, 2024 - 1:48 PM

A California bill that would require marketplaces like eBay and Nextdoor to start collecting bank accounts and tax identification numbers

29 May

California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes

published on May 29, 2024 - 2:09 PM

As corporations increasingly weave artificial intelligence technologies into the daily lives of Americans, California lawmakers want to build public trust,

09 May

California to tap generative AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams

published on May 9, 2024 - 1:53 PM

California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance,

15 Apr

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

published on April 15, 2024 - 2:52 PM

(AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry

09 Apr

How effective are California’s homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn’t kept track well

published on April 9, 2024 - 2:18 PM

California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the huge outlay

04 Apr

California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion

published on April 4, 2024 - 2:47 PM

California Democratic leaders announced Thursday they had come to an agreement on a plan that would reduce the state’s staggering

22 Mar

California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy

published on March 22, 2024 - 1:32 PM

Facing mounting pressure to crack down on a retail theft crisis, California lawmakers are split on how best to tackle

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