The Democratic-led Legislature’s efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called sanctuary states, promise to be among the most contentious issues during a session expected to focus heavily on public safety. Along with […]
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Inmate firefighters housed in California’s county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under legislation being considered by state lawmakers. Assembly Bill 247 would raise the hourly wage of jail inmates assigned to work
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California Republican lawmakers remained miffed after a handful of them were abruptly kicked off pivotal legislative committees by Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) suggested the move could be “retaliation” against Republicans for opposing
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SACRAMENTO — Republican lawmakers on Wednesday said providing Californians much-needed relief from the state’s high cost of living will be a top priority this year, though their proposals face a difficult road in the Democratic-led state Legislature. The bills announced Wednesday morning
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Insurance providers in California would be required to reimburse patients who seek mental health care after a natural disaster under proposed legislation to address the emotional and mental trauma of wildfire victims. The Eaton and Palisades fires starting on Jan.
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The California Legislative Black Caucus on Thursday proposed a package of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States, proposals that include preferences for public university admissions and financial assistance for first-time home buyers.
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SACRAMENTO — Republican lawmakers, excluded from the Democrat-led California Latino Legislative Caucus, have taken matters into their own hands. Nine Latino GOP legislators have created the California Hispanic Legislative Caucus to champion priorities that, they say, diverge from those prioritized by their
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Eaton fire victims who were living at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium complex moved to a shelter in Duarte on Friday, American Red Cross officials said. Managers of the auditorium complex, which has hosted America’s Got Talent, orchestra concerts and many
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California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry. In the end, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed about 84% of
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SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers expressed their condolences Sunday after former President Carter’s death at 100. He was remembered for the role he played in a post-Watergate world and for leaving one of the most impactful post-presidency legacies in history. “Today, our
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