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Prop 47 Reset Fails in Assembly Committee

March 24, 2022 12:49 pm

A bill to amend Proposition 47 to lower the threshold amount for felony theft from over $950 to $400 failed in the Assembly Public Safety Committee this week. Assembly Bill 1603, authored by Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), would have reduced...

The Hidden Airport Crisis in SoCal: How One Airport Closure Is Creating Major Problems

March 24, 2022 2:44 amApril 3, 2022 4:41 pm

For the last several years, a crisis has been quietly brewing in airports across Southern California, and to an extent, the rest of California: the closure of airports and reduction of services. Given how hard it is to open an...

Gov. Newsom Unveils $11 billion Gas Tax Rebate Plan to Car Owners

March 23, 2022 4:40 pm

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his $11 billion gas rebate tax refund plan on Wednesday, focusing refund efforts toward more car owners in the state rather than previous proposals that targeted taxpayers in general. Under Governor Newsom’s proposal, $9 billion...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to End Abortion Procedure Copays

March 23, 2022 12:20 pmMarch 24, 2022 7:55 am

Governor Gavin Newson signed a bill that will end abortion procedure co-pays and other out of pocket expenses into law on Tuesday in Sacramento. According to Senate Bill 245, authored by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), health care plans or...

SJ City Council Passes Draft Proposal To Bar Political Donations by Foreign-Owned Corps

March 23, 2022 2:24 amMarch 22, 2022 10:38 pm

The San Jose City Council voted 9-1 on Tuesday on a piece of draft legislation to prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from making political contributions to any city elections in San Jose. According to the passed draft proposal, the new campaign finance...

Appellate Court Judge Patricia Guerrero Confirmed as Next California Supreme Court Justice

March 22, 2022 3:46 pmApril 3, 2022 4:42 pm

San Diego Appellate Court Judge Patricia Guerrero was confirmed by a 3-0 Commission on Judicial Appointments vote on Tuesday as the next California Supreme Court Justice. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Born...

Bill To Allow Employees To Refuse to Report to Work During an Emergency Passes Senate Committee

March 22, 2022 12:19 pm

A bill to allow all employed Californians to refuse to report to work if they feel it is unsafe during a state of emergency, passed the critical Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee on Monday. Senate Bill 1044, authored...