State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom To Visit El Salvador To Talk ImmigrationMarch 29, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he will make his first international trip as governor to El Salvador in April to discuss the poverty and violence that's causing waves of migrants to seek asylum in the U.S.
Health CarePeer Mental Health Workers Could Become State-Certified Under Proposed California LawMarch 28, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaHealth advocates are hoping to build a workforce of people living with mental illness to help guide others in need of services toward care. Some people are already doing the work, but a new law would make it a billable service through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCollege Admissions Scandal Sparks Sweeping Reform Proposals By California LawmakersMarch 28, 2019 | Nick MillerFive state Assembly members introduced more than a handful of actions on Thursday, including efforts to stop preferential treatment for prospective students, phase out the SAT and ACT tests, and audit of the UC’s admissions process.
EnvironmentCalifornia Awards $63M In Grants To Promote Healthy ForestsMarch 27, 2019(AP) — California forestry officials say they have awarded over $63 million in grants to projects that promote healthy forests to help enhance carbon sequestration.
State GovernmentRunoff Elections Set In Two California State Senate DistrictsMarch 27, 2019(AP) — Special primary elections on Tuesday set up June 4 runoff elections to replace Democrat Ricardo Lara, who was elected insurance commissioner, and Republican Ted Gaines, who won a seat on the Board of Equalization.
State GovernmentCalifornia May Toughen Immunization Rules To Block MeaslesMarch 26, 2019(AP) — California may give state public health officials instead of local doctors the power to decide which children shouldn't be vaccinated before attending school. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpecial Elections Aim To Fill 2 California Senate SeatsMarch 26, 2019(AP) — The November election created two vacancies in the California Legislature. Now, 18 candidates are aiming to fill the seats in special primary elections Tuesday.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Declares 'Statewide Emergency' On Wildfires, Waives Environmental Reviews On Forest Management ProjectsMarch 22, 2019 | Ben Adler | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order on wildfire prevention would expedite forest management projects intended to protect 200 communities prone to fire risk.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Pushes For Fee To Clean Up Tainted WaterMarch 21, 2019(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge California water customers up to $10 a month to fund projects to clean up water in low-income and rural areas.
State Government‘The Budget Just Changed’: Governor Gavin Newsom Responds To Big City Mayors’ Call For More Homelessness FundingMarch 20, 2019 | Ben AdlerNewsom is endorsing a call from the heads of California’s largest cities for more money to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
