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California Senate Democrats Propose $3.41 Billion Drought Spending Plan

April 29, 2021 2:57 pmMay 4, 2021 6:36 am

Senate Democrats proposed a $3.41 billion spending plan on Thursday to fight the growing drought crisis in the state. The drought, caused by lower precipitation this year, the mountain snowpack half what it usually is, high demand for water, and the...

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Truckers Are No Longer Exempt From AB 5

April 29, 2021 11:00 amMarch 17, 2022 8:37 pm

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Wednesday that truckers would no longer be exempt from the state’s AB 5 worker classification law, forcing many to become employees rather than independent contractors. Press play to hear a...

Sacramento Police Department Report Shows Number of Victims Shot Up 333.33 %

April 29, 2021 10:51 am

The Sacramento Police Department publishes a Monthly Chief’s Report of the most recent statistics: shooting victims, shooting reports, firearms arrests and seized, and the like. The March 2021 report clearly shows violent crimes continue to rise, in comparison to this time...

Let the Waffling Begin: California Cities Already Backpedaling on June 15 Reopening Date

April 29, 2021 8:44 amApril 29, 2021 8:44 am

When California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that the state would mostly reopen by June 15, 2021, skeptics harrumphed. Not many believed the June 15 date, and for good reason; Newsom has repeatedly reneged on loosening restrictions during the last...

Actor-Politicians of California: How 2021 is Only the Latest Round of Entertainers Running for Office

April 29, 2021 2:30 amApril 29, 2021 2:57 pm

For many Californians, the 2021 Gavin Newsom recall effort is sparking deja vu of the 2003 recall election. A media circus is growing once again partially due to the number of actors and celebrities joining in the race. While 2003...

California House Republicans Urge Natural Resources Committee Action on California Drought

April 28, 2021 3:59 pm

Last week, while standing in a dried out bed on Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency… but not for the entire state of California as expected. Newsom only declared a drought emergency for two Northern California counties...

Jaywalking Decriminalization Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee 12-2

April 28, 2021 2:48 pm

The decriminalization of jaywalking statewide came one step closer following a 12-2 vote in favor of Assembly Bill 1238, also known as the Freedom to Walk Act, during the Assembly Transportation Committee on Tuesday. AB 1238, authored by Assemblyman Phil...