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California law enforcement groups are making sizable donations to candidates for attorney general, treasurer and Legislature before the June 7 primary.

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California contradiction: Ban gas cars later, but cushion gas prices now?

March 28, 2022

California has invested heavily in switching away from gas-powered cars to meet its climate goals. Now Gov. Newsom has proposed sending out checks to car owners to help with the price of gas.

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‘People don’t think clearly in crisis:’ California law enforcement turns to mental health clinicians on toughest 911 calls

March 28, 2022

California law enforcement agencies are embracing new approaches to mental health crisis calls. But some activists still want a solution without police, including volunteers in Nevada County who came together after a fatal shooting.

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California lawmakers struck a deal on eviction protections. What does it mean for tenants?

March 28, 2022

State lawmakers are rushing this week to extend California eviction protections for hundreds of thousands of tenants waiting for rent relief.

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State Government

Gas money: Is it better to send out checks or suspend a tax?

March 25, 2022

There are several competing proposals from Californian lawmakers to send checks to Californians to help with gas prices and cut gas taxes.

State Government

Audit: California utilities aren’t doing enough to reduce wildfire threats

March 24, 2022

Regulators approved “seriously deficient” fire prevention plans, including from PG&E, which sparked California’s deadliest wildfire, state auditor says.

State Government

Newsom proposes $400 payments to California drivers to offset rise in gas prices

March 23, 2022 | Chris Hagan

Californians would get a debit card with $400 per registered vehicle — including electric vehicles, but limited to two total vehicles — under a plan introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday, the latest proposal to help residents with fuel costs.

State Government

Overdue: State owes community clinics millions for COVID vaccinations

March 19, 2022

A year after ramping up to vaccinate 6 million low-income residents, community clinics are in dire final straits waiting for state money. Some are cutting services.

State Government

Democratic lawmakers propose $400 tax rebates

March 18, 2022 | Nicole Nixon

Legislative Democrats have largely balked at suspending the gas tax, arguing it provides needed money for roads and infrastructure, but say a $400 rebate is the equivalent of a one-year suspension of the 51-cent gas tax for some drivers.

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