Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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News|US

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year

California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
Election|US

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator

California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
Environment|News|US

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery

Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
News|US

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery

Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town

5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Business|News|Technology|US

Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

The Biden administration said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the West

Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West
News|US

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

A tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024
MidEast|News|World

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session

Protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war have disrupted the first day of California's legislative session

Jewish protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt first day of California legislative session
Health|News|Sports|US

California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle

California lawmakers are debating a ban on tackle football for children under 12 to reduce the risk of brain injuries under a bill that has cleared a key legislative hurdle

California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle
Africa|Business|Crime|News|US

CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says

The CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks was killed on Friday when a helicopter he was riding in crashed in the Mojave Desert in Southern California

CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|News|US

New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday

Most of California's fast food workers are set to be paid at least $20 per hour

New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday
News|Technology|US

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is removing California news websites from some users' search results

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users
Environment|News|US

Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States

Swaths of California are sweltering and things are only expected to get worse during the Fourth of July holiday week for parts of the United States with nearly 90 million people under heat alerts

Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
Election|News|Political|US

Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November

Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will consider

Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Steve Garvey visited Israel, but will it win over California voters in Senate race against Schiff?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey has returned from a trip to Israel

Election|News|US

A progressive star known for guaranteed income program as young mayor runs for California office

Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs says he's running for lieutenant governor of California

Crime|News|US

Texas officer honored for saving man's life during suicide attempt

Texas officer honored for saving man's life during suicide attempt

Business|Finance|US

Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies

California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules for insurers in the nation's most populous state

Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies
Business|Economy|US

Confidentiality pact deepens mystery of how bakery clause got into California minimum wage law

Private organizations involved in negotiations over California's minimum wage for fast food workers signed a confidentiality agreement

Confidentiality pact deepens mystery of how bakery clause got into California minimum wage law
Business|Economy|Environment|US

Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing

A new plan from California's insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation's top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state

Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
Business|Economy|US

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation's highest

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour, among nation's highest
Economy|Health|US

California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients

California wants to pay doctors more money to convince them to see more Medicaid patients

California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients
Environment|Health

Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water

California regulators have approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses

Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
Business|Economy|Health|US

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to raise the minimum wage for health care workers

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour
Education|Health

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
Health|Sports|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

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