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Immigration · Los Angeles

Large Anti-ICE Protest and March Held in MacArthur Park During Daylong 'Community Stoppage'

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

Hundreds of demonstrators took over MacArthur Park on Tuesday as part of a 24-hour protest against immigration enforcement.See the Story

Kroger · Mountain View

California Grocery Stores Push to Legalize Alcohol Sales at Self-Checkout Stations

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Beer, wine and liquor are getting mixed into a dispute at the California State Capitol between grocers and labor groups over self-checkout stations.See the Story

Sacramento · Sacramento

California was a model for transparency. Now the Capitol operates in the dark

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

California was once a national leader in requiring public officials to conduct their business — really our business — in public. Beginning with the Ralph M. Brown Act of 1953, which imposed strict limits on secret meetings by local governments, California’s Legislature adopted several “sunshine bills,” as they were dubbed. The Bagley-Keene Act extended the Brown Act’s open meeting requirements to state agencies, while the Public Records Act guar…See the Story

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Free AI training comes to California colleges — but at what cost? — Three young professionals having a friendly chat while sitting on outdoor steps. by Marta Klement/Pexels / Pexels

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Free AI training comes to California colleges — but at what cost?

California Could Save $225 Million a Year by Letting State Employees Work Remote, State Auditor Says

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to have arbitrarily ordered workers back to the office without using specific rationale such as data on worker productivity, according to a newly released report from the California state auditor’s office.Gavin Newsom · Pleasanton See the Story

California Eyes Insurance Overhaul with New 2026 Ballot Initiative

50% Center coverage: 6 sources

A new ballot initiative in California aims to repeal Prop 103, affecting insurance regulations and market competition. Comments are open until Sept 10.Mountain View, California · Mountain View See the Story

Northern California’s Newest Invaders Are Beautiful Swans. Should Hunters Kill Them?

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

California has tried to eradicate ugly South American swamp rodents called nutria. Shooting destructive nonnative mute swans might be a tougher sell.California, United States · California See the Story

Newsom, Lawmakers Short on Options to Reduce California's Soaring Electricity Costs

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Given California's budget woes, there is little Newsom and legislators can do to help reduce some of the nation's highest utility bills.Pleasanton · Pleasanton See the Story

This Republican Lawmaker Has Served California for Decades. Newsom’s Plan Could End His Dominance

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

As Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with his redistricting plan to counteract Texas' push to eliminate five Democratic seats in Congress, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert decries the proposal that puts his seat at risk.Riverside, California · Riverside See the Story

Why California should avoid revenge politics and stay out of the redistricting wars

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Texas leaders might stack the congressional deck in Republicans' favor. Gov. Newsom should keep California's redistricting independent.San Gabriel · San Gabriel See the Story

California’s dysfunction could squander Lithium Valley's half-trillion-dollar potential

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Infighting, hyper-regulation and litigation run as deep as the 18 million metric tons of lithium sitting beneath the Salton Sea area.California, United States · California See the Story

California Taxpayers Gave PG&E a Huge Loan. Its Losses Are Already Mounting

50% Center coverage: 8 sources

By Malena Carollo | CalMatters Two weeks before the 2022 legislative session ended, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration came to lawmakers with a big ask: authorize a $1.4 billion state loan to keep open California’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon. The money was supposed to be a stopgap that would be fully repaid by an expected federal award. There was even a fail-safe: if the award fell short, other federal funds or profits from Diablo C…PG&E · Livermore See the Story

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Large Anti-ICE Protest and March Held in MacArthur Park During Daylong 'Community Stoppage'

California Grocery Stores Push to Legalize Alcohol Sales at Self-Checkout Stations

California was a model for transparency. Now the Capitol operates in the dark

Blindspots

Free AI training comes to California colleges — but at what cost?

California Could Save $225 Million a Year by Letting State Employees Work Remote, State Auditor Says

California Eyes Insurance Overhaul with New 2026 Ballot Initiative

Northern California’s Newest Invaders Are Beautiful Swans. Should Hunters Kill Them?

Newsom, Lawmakers Short on Options to Reduce California's Soaring Electricity Costs

This Republican Lawmaker Has Served California for Decades. Newsom’s Plan Could End His Dominance

Why California should avoid revenge politics and stay out of the redistricting wars

California’s dysfunction could squander Lithium Valley's half-trillion-dollar potential

California Taxpayers Gave PG&E a Huge Loan. Its Losses Are Already Mounting

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California Could Save $225 Million a Year by Letting State Employees Work Remote, State Auditor Says

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This Republican Lawmaker Has Served California for Decades. Newsom’s Plan Could End His Dominance

Why California should avoid revenge politics and stay out of the redistricting wars

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California Taxpayers Gave PG&E a Huge Loan. Its Losses Are Already Mounting