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Trump targets California’s unique role in shaping air pollution rules
The Trump administration is on the brink of what could prove its most consequential legal battle with the state of California, with EPA chief Scott Pruitt expected this week to take aim at the autonomy that state leaders were given in
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New firearms bill passes Assembly committee with hopes of curbing suicides
More stringent gun regulations to curb suicides could soon be enacted in California. Assembly Bill 1927 successfully passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee during a hearing Tuesday morning. Spurred by recent mass shootings, the legislation, introduced by Assemblyman Rob Bonta,
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Los Alamitos approves ordinance to opt out of California’s ‘sanctuary state’ law
The city of Los Alamitos on Monday night approved an ordinance to opt out of California’s controversial “sanctuary state” law, in the boldest act of defiance yet by a municipality against Sacramento. “It is impossible to comply with both the Constitution
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Justice Department sues California over ‘sanctuary’ immigration laws
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its defiance of federal immigration enforcement efforts, just the latest high-profile legal battle between Washington and the Golden State. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is making the
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Gavin Newsom rips ‘defeatist Democrats’ who won’t embrace single-payer
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom appears comfortable with borrowing from Bernie Sanders’ playbook and embracing single-payer health care in his bid to succeed Gov. Jerry Brown in the June open primary and the November general election. That’s a key takeaway of
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Study: More funding, local autonomy improved graduation rates
California’s adoption of the Local Control Funding Formula in 2013 has been a win for the Golden State’s education system, according to a new UC Berkeley/Learning Policy Institute study. Passed in 2013, LCFF provided school districts with more discretion in
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Mixed report on Sen. Mendoza allegations puts Senate in tough spot
Two law firms hired by the California Senate to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Sen. Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, have returned a mixed report that could provoke fissures between senators who want to use Mendoza to set an example for
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Berkeley declares itself a sanctuary city for marijuana users
In its latest effort to counter the Trump agenda in Washington, Berkeley, California has declared itself a sanctuary city for cannabis use. Under the newly passed resolution, no city department, agency or employee “shall use any city funds
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California bill would make it easier to clear pot convictions from criminal record
Recently proposed legislation would make it easier for Californians to have their pot convictions wiped away, in just the latest drug policy development following marijuana legalization on a state level earlier this year. Under Proposition 64, California residents can
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Gov. Brown touts liberal accomplishments, rebukes Washington Republicans in final State of the State address
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final “State of the State” address in Sacramento on Thursday, mixing in a reflection on his last two terms in office with warnings about the future – without mention President Trump by name. “Our world, our
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