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California legislative leaders in the wee hours of Wednesday morning reached an agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction program, known as cap and trade, through 2045 — a contentious expansion that for weeks stewed in backroom discussions, held up other critical legislation and roiled insiders.
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Michael Vu alleges that though a plan was in place for him to succeed the retiring Chief Administrative Officer, current Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and former Supervisor Nora Vargas intervened to disrupt those plans. -
KPBS Midday Edition spoke with Jacob Margolis, a science reporter for LAist Public Radio and host of the podcast “The Big One: Your Survival Guide” about preparing for and responding to an earthquake. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday released a preliminary city budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that includes $157 million in new revenue partly composed of increased fees, but also cuts to libraries and recreation centers. -
The law is intended to help those who might not have the access or knowledge to use digital coupons. Many grocery stores offer deals through phone apps or otherwise online only. -
One reason for the seemingly endless upward trajectory of rents is how expensive it is to build new apartments in California. Those costs are a major contributor to “break-even rents,” or what must be charged for a project to be financially feasible. -
One day after noxious odors from massive wastewater dumping prompted county health guidance for residents near the Tijuana River, County Supervisor Jim Desmond Tuesday called on the federal government to impose penalties against Mexico if it continues such dumping. -
Tariffs are particularly tough on small business owners, and that describes almost all businesses in San Diego. -
More than $23 million in funding for forest and vegetation management projects aimed at wildfire prevention will go the San Diego River Conservancy, as part of a statewide round of funding to address growing vegetation fire risks, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Monday. -
A new Senate bill would make it easier for disabled veterans to access housing vouchers by excluding disability benefits from income eligibility. -
Previous administrations prioritized unauthorized immigrants with violent criminal records when making decisions on who is sent to detention. All 15 people arrested in the El Cajon area raid in late March were sent to detention.
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