New Streamlined Application Process Grants $800 Million For Housing In 58 Communities

The largest awardee was Tenderloin Neighborhood Development at $36,363,022 for their 2550 Irving project in San Francisco.

Eight Arrested For Million Dollar Theft Of Apple Products - Attorney General Rob Bonta Announced

The suspects allegedly hit stores in Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Alabama and Georgia as well.

Nearly 216,000 Apprehended, Gotaways Reported Of Illegal Entries At Southern Border In January

"At least 156,274 people illegally entered the U.S. in January," according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data published on Friday.

Bill Introduced To Fast Track Housing When California Cities Fall Short Of Goals

“It only makes sense to do more of what works,” Sen. Wiener said as he spoke about the bill.

San Francisco Deputies Make $530k+ As Staffing Shortages Trigger Overtime

Extreme staffing shortages, minimum-staffing union contract stipulations, led to 38% increase in overtime costs in 2022 from previous year.

More Than 12,000 Californians Are Now Getting Cash From Guaranteed Income Experiments

State and local governments, and some private funders, are launching dozens of pilot projects to help some residents meet basic needs.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Will Not Run For Re-election In 2024

Feinstein, whose barrier-breaking career began more than 50 years ago, has held a Senate seat since 1992.

California Announces Legislation To Address Recent Gun Violence, Supreme Court Ruling

The catalysts for change came after California experienced multiple mass shootings last week.

Next Steps Unclear On California Governor's Push To Penalize Oil Companies' Record Profits

Last Dec., Calif. Gov. Newsom convened a special legislative session, demanding a price-gouging penalty on major oil companies.

San Francisco's Housing Plan Gets Certification To Build Over 82,000 New Homes

(The Center Square) - More than half the planned units are designated as affordable to low- and moderate-income units.

Initiative To Increase The Vote Threshold For New Or Increased Taxes In California Qualifies For The 2024 Ballot

On Feb. 2, the secretary of state reported that after a full check of signatures, the campaign had submitted 1,075,585 valid signatures.

California Health Care Workforce And Infrastructure To Receive Over $400 Million In Grants

“California is committed to ensuring people have the services they need and supporting the next generation of health care workers,” he said.

Guaranteed Income Program Finds Private Funding Not Enough For Sustainable Future

Oakland Resilient Families received a $1 million gift from the San Francisco Foundation that will extend a pilot program for 6 more months.

Gavin Newsom Calls For Federal Investigation Into High Natural Gas Prices As State Provides Heating Bill Relief

The CPUC voted to streamline the California Climate Credit to help California families with their heating and electric bills.

California Gets $15 Million In Medi-Cal Fraud Settlement From Contraceptive Company

The three-year investigation by the DOJ of The Pill Company, a Silicon Valley online contraceptives provider, found that Medi-Cal and Me ...

Constitutional Amendment Giving Prisoners Right To Vote May Also Give Them Right To Hold Office

But this is not the first legislation that seeks to give voting rights to those with a prison history.

Bonta Announces Settlement With Another Health Care Company Alleged To Have Defrauded Medi-Cal

A statement released by the DOJ said “California Department of Justice (DOJ) investigators found that between January 2017 and December ...

Utilities Commission Explores Ways To Mitigate High Natural Gas Prices

Regulators and industry representatives discussed the causes of high natural gas prices in California and what can be done about it.

Abandoning High-Speed Rail Will Be More Costly For California Than The Project Itself

Delays and rising costs have given high-speed rail critics an opening, but proponents say that abandoning the project would be a mistake.

CA Urges Feds To Probe Gas Companies, Increases Rebates

Help for skyrocketing gas bills is on the way. Credits ranging from $90 to $120 will appear on utility bills as soon as March.

Why You Should File Taxes In CA Even If You Don't Owe Any

Tax returns are used by the state government to send Californians money. If you don't file, you could miss out.

California Outsources Its Toxic Waste

Waste considered hazardous in California is dumped in regular landfills in Arizona and Utah where environmental laws are less strict.

26 States Of Emergency For Fires, Storms, Mpox Come To An End, Some As Old As 2017

Twenty-six open states of emergency came to an end Tuesday when California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation declaring them ended.

California Communities Rely On Fines And Fees More Than Most States, Study Shows

"Local governments in California collected $1,260,017,000 in fines and fees in 2020," a Reason Foundation report found.

California, Other States Reach Impasse Over Colorado River

Despite a federal deadline, California — the largest user of Colorado River water — has refused to cut back as much as six other states.

Bills, Bills And More Bills At California Legislature

Lawmakers have been back to work for a month and the legislative session is starting to pick up steam.

Border Police Dealing With New Smuggling Problem: Eggs

The United States Customs and Border Protection is asking Americans to stop trying to smuggle in raw eggs from Mexico.

California Voters Will Decide On A Referendum To Repeal A Law Governing Fast-Food Working Conditions In 2024

AB 257 would enact the Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act).

California State Senator Skinner Proposes To Restore Media Access To Prisons, Jails

The bill's sponsors hope it will bring transparency and provide important information to policymakers.

SNOOP Act Aims To Eliminate Reports To IRS Of Payments Exceeding $600 By Third-Party Platforms

“We will not allow the Biden Administration to weaponize government to target hardworking American taxpayers,” Rep. Michelle Steel stated.

Sinema Leans On California To Join Colorado River Water Pact

"Now, it’s time for California to help solve the water crisis and be an equal partner,” Sinema said.

California Attorney General Joins 16-State Coalition Supporting New York Gun Restrictions

CCIA private-property provision “affirmatively exercises the right to exclude concealed carriers on behalf of all private property owners."

Rights Group Challenges California Law Penalizing Doctors For Deviating From COVID Consensus

The NCLA is challenging Assembly Bill 2098 which penalizes physicians who “disseminate misinformation related to Covid-19.”

Millions On Track To Get More Water From CA After January Rain

The state on Thursday announced plans to deliver 1.27 million acre-feet of water to agencies from the Bay Area to Southern California.

Law Intended To Raise Fast Food Chain Wages, Regulate Industry Put On Hold

International Franchise Association announced Jan. 25 that “the FAST Act has been officially postponed until the November 2024 election."

As California Reports 19% Increase In Sale Of Zero Emission Vehicles, Rebates Underfunded.

California's Governor Gavin Newsom set a goal to eliminate the sales of new gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.

California Teams Up With U.S. Justice Department To Accuse Google Of Anti-Trust Violations

The coalition filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, alleging that Google LLC is operating an unfair monopoly when it comes to advertising technology.

Survey Reveals Californians Aren't Feeling Very Optimistic

Sixty-nine percent of those surveyed last November expect a bad economic road ahead.

National Coalition Including California Legislators Urges States To Enact 'Wealth' Taxes

SIX Action, the social welfare division of the State Innovation Exchange is coordinating the campaign push for a wealth tax.

Californians Hurt By Winter Storms Can Apply For Emergency Tax Relief

People hurt by the storms can request up to three extra months to file their tax returns.