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California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action

California lawmakers have approved a set of first-in-the-nation bills aimed at atoning for the state's legacy of discriminatory policies that have harmed Black Californians

California lawmakers pass landmark bills to atone for racism, but hold off on fund to take action
Opinion|Political

Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court's new ethics code

Justice Elena Kagan says the U.S. Supreme Court should bolster its new ethics code by adding a way to enforce it

Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court's new ethics code
Americas|Economy|Environment|News|Opinion

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors

A historic gold-rush town in Northern California is at the center of a restitution fight led by Black families who say their ancestors' land was taken

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
Education|Health|Political

Southern California school district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law

A Southern California school district has sued Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over a new law barring school districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child's gender identification change

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California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification

California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
Business|Economy|Political

California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations

The California Legislature has approved bills that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations

California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
Education|Technology

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants to restrict students' usage of smartphones during the school day

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
Education|Opinion|Political

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change

The California Senate has approved a bill that would ban school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if their child asks to go by a new pronoun at school

California Senate approves ban on requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change
News|Political

Reparations proposals for Black Californians advance to state Assembly

The California Senate has passed a set of ambitious reparations proposals Tuesday

Reparations proposals for Black Californians advance to state Assembly
Health|News|Political

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
Environment|News|Political|Science

California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands

California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer

California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands
News|Political

California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

A California court will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit alleging the state attorney general misled the public in a title and summary he released for a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools

California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language
Health|News|Political

What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out

A California lawmaker is trying to get the state Legislature to rethink policymaking by creating a committee to study how to make people happier

What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
Business|Environment|News|Political

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

Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
News|Political

California lawmakers say reparations bills, which exclude widespread payments, are a starting point

California's Legislative Black Caucus is pushing for lawmakers to pass a package of more than a dozen reparations proposals

California lawmakers say reparations bills, which exclude widespread payments, are a starting point
Business|Education|News

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

California faculty at largest US university system launch strike for better pay
Business|Environment|News|Political

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

In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
Business|Environment|News|Science

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. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissions

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