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California forms a happiness committee to make government better
A California lawmaker is trying to get the state Legislature to rethink policymaking by creating a committee to study how to make people happier.
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California school district changes gender-identity policy after being sued by state
A school district in Southern California has approved changes to a policy that required school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change pronouns at school.
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Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
President Joe Biden’s administration is announcing funding for 17 projects to expand renewable energy access on Native American reservations and in other rural areas.
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California lawmakers say reparations bills, which exclude widespread payments, are a starting point
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Black lawmakers in California on Wednesday introduced a package of reparations legislation, calling it a starting point to atone for the state’s legacy of discrimination.
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New California Senate leader says his priorities are climate change, homelessness and opioid crises
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When California Sen. Mike McGuire takes over as leader of the state Senate on Monday, it will be the first time in decades that the state’s top two legislative leaders aren’t from a major urban center.
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Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws
Business and agricultural groups are suing California over new climate disclosure laws. The groups argue the policies overstep on the federal government’s authority to regulate emissions nationwide.
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California disaster recovery official sued over sexual harassment and retaliation allegations
A lawsuit is accusing the deputy director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services of sexual harassment and retaliation against a former employee.
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California emergency services official sued for sexual harassment, retaliation
A lawsuit is accusing the deputy director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services of sexual harassment and retaliation against a senior employee while the agency did nothing to stop it.
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California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released his proposed budget for the upcoming year. He has set out to close a projected $37.9 billion budget deficit.
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High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm
Southern California’s Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning for some residents living along the coast due to high surf.
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A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California’s new laws in 2024
A new year brings new laws in California. Most of the new laws Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2023 take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
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California faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay
California State University faculty are launching four days of strikes across campuses for better pay and benefits.
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California scientists seek higher pay in 3-day strike drawing thousands of picketers
California state scientists are on day two of a three-day strike seeking higher pay. More than 1,000 people gathered in Sacramento on Thursday to support the labor action.
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California unveils Native American monument at Capitol, replacing missionary statue toppled in 2020
California lawmakers and tribes have unveiled a monument outside of the state Capitol commemorating the contributions of Native Americans.
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Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns
A judge has ruled to continue halting parts of a Southern California school district policy requiring school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identity at school.
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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California’s leadership on the national stage. Some speculate he may decide to run for national office one day.
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California will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law allowing low-income Mexican residents who live near the border to be eligible for in-state tuition rates at community colleges.
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California governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two laws to require the California State University system and urge the University of California system to update the state on their progress to return Native American remains to tribes.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions
California will soon require big businesses to report a wide range of greenhouse gas emissions. California Gov.
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California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to increase the amount of minimum sick days for workers from three days to five.
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California governor signs law barring schoolbook bans based on racial, gender teachings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to ban school boards from rejecting textbooks based on their teachings about the contributions of people from different racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
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After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home
The California Legislature sent a wide range of bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this year to help the state mitigate and adapt to climate change.
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California truck drivers ask Gov. Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested
California lawmakers and union leaders are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would save jobs as large self-driving trucks are tested on public roads.
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Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023. The Legislature sent hundreds of bills to Democratic Gov.
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California lawmakers vote to let legislative employees join a labor union
Legislative workers at the California Capitol are close to forming their first labor union. State lawmakers on Wednesday approved a bill that allows state workers in the Legislature to organize.
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California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks
California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday.
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California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business
California lawmakers have approved legislation requiring major companies to disclose a sweeping range of greenhouse gas emissions.
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California lawmakers vote to fast-track low-income housing on churches’ lands
California lawmakers have voted to fast-track low-income housing on surplus land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions.
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California courts may weigh affirmation of child’s gender identity in custody cases
California lawmakers have passed legislation requiring judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity in custody and visitation proceedings.
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California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID
California’s attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its new policy that requires schools to notify parents if their children change their gender identification or pronouns.
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