Signs Of Recovery As California Adds Jobs For 2nd MonthCalifornia employers added 119,600 new jobs in March, the second straight month of growth following a topsy-turvy year of enormous losses and inconsistent gains during an unpredictable pandemic.
Bill To Help Laid-Off Workers Passed By California LegislatureNow that Gov. Gavin Newsom is letting more businesses reopen as coronavirus cases decline, the California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill requiring some hotels and other hospitality companies to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Bill Calling For Expansion Of Supreme Court Slammed As 'Court Packing' By Republicans -- But What Does That Mean?The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by a group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday, calls for an expansion of the Court from nine to 13 justices.
Immigrant Health Care Is On California Senate's Wish ListDemocrats in the California Senate said Wednesday they want to spend the state's projected multibillion-dollar budget surplus on things such as making college debt-free for students, paying for the health care of some older, low-income adults living in the country illegally and partnering with first-time homebuyers in the state’s expensive market.
California To Shut 2nd Prison As Inmate Population DwindlesA decade after prison crowding forced California to realign its criminal justice system, the population in what once was the nation's largest state correctional system has shrunk to the point where officials announced Tuesday they will close one of two inmate firefighter training centers.
Placerville Votes Unanimously To Remove Noose From City LogoAfter months of heated debate, the Placerville city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to remove the noose from the city's logo.
California Lifts Limits On Indoor Worship Services, Still Advises Limiting Capacity At 25%California on Monday lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates.
California Bill Would Remove Youth From Career Criminal LawLos Angeles' new reform-minded top prosecutor said Friday that it's time to remove youthful offenders from California's tough career criminal law that can greatly extend their prison time later in life.
California Lawmakers Advance Bill Aimed At Stopping Unemployment FraudCalifornia lawmakers on Thursday advanced what they called commonsense legislation requiring two state agencies to share information aimed at helping stop billions of dollars in pandemic-related unemployment fraud.
‘Big Win’: Space Force Field Command To Be Located At California Military BaseGov. Gavin Newsom is calling California's selection as the field command site for the U.S. Space Force a "big win" for the state.
California Plans $536M For Forests Before Fire Season; Republicans Want To Double FundingCalifornia will authorize $536 million for wildfire mitigation and forest management projects before the worst of the fire season strikes later this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders said Thursday.
'First Of A Kind': New California Homeless Database Aims To Help PolicymakersA new California data warehouse system unveiled Wednesday should help policymakers better understand and address the issue of homelessness in a state that has the most unhoused people in the country, officials said.
Report: Caitlyn Jenner Exploring Run For California GovernorCaitlyn Jenner is reportedly exploring a run for California governor as current Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a possible recall.
Former State Senator Don Perata Leading New Campaign Against Gov. Newsom's RecallDid you sign the petition to recall the governor? A former state senator wants those who did to remove their names. It's an organized effort called "Stop the Steal California."