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06 Mar

Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

published on March 6, 2024 - 1:42 PM

California voters were split in early returns over a statewide ballot measure touted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as a necessary step to

17 Jan

Package mailed to rural California elections office tested positive for fentanyl, authorities say

published on January 17, 2024 - 2:43 PM

Authorities are investigating a suspicious envelope sent to the elections office in Yuba County on Wednesday morning that might have

05 Jan

San Quentin project’s $360 million price tag should be slashed, governor’s advisory group says

published on January 5, 2024 - 1:31 PM

An advisory council hand-picked by California Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended Friday that the governor slash by at least a third

02 Jan

California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year

published on January 2, 2024 - 3:45 PM

(AP) — More than 700,000 immigrants living illegally in California will gain access to free health care starting Monday under

01 Dec

New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months

published on December 1, 2023 - 2:32 PM

An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since

12 Oct

California governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024

published on October 12, 2023 - 2:57 PM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two major pieces of legislation Thursday to transform the state’s mental health system and address

15 Sep

California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections and mental health care reform

published on September 15, 2023 - 2:03 PM

(AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing

08 Sep

California governor signs bill to clear hurdles for student housing at Berkeley’s People’s Park

published on September 8, 2023 - 2:55 PM

(AP) — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for construction of a controversial student

31 Aug

Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison. Lawmakers and the public have had little input

published on August 31, 2023 - 11:25 AM

(AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ambitious and expensive plans for a dilapidated factory at San Quentin State Prison

11 Jul

California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement

published on July 11, 2023 - 1:31 PM

A Northern California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won

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