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Assembly Passes Gun Show Ban At Del Mar Fairgrounds
- April 25
- By City News Service
The bill would ban the state's 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees operations at the fairgrounds, from approving sales of guns and ammunition on fairgrounds property. The bill would take effect in 2021 if the Senate and Gov. Gavin Newsom also support it.
A Senior On The Streets, With Little Chance Of A Home
- April 25
- By Amita Sharma
In parts of California, seniors are the fastest growing part of the homeless population.
Her Campaign Is Over, But Vivian Moreno Is Still Knocking On Doors
- April 24
- By Andrew Bowen
Vivian Moreno's campaign for San Diego City Council might be more than five months behind her, but that hasn't stopped her from walking door-to-door in her district and introducing herself to constituents.
An Actor Finds A Second Career As A Professor
- April 24
- David Wagner/KPCC
California seniors are increasingly working well into their golden years, with nearly 20% of them age 65 and older now in the workforce.
Fastest Litigant In The West: California’s About to Sue Trump More Than Texas Sued Obama
- April 24
- Ben Christopher / CALmatters
At a brisk clip of two new legal challenges every month, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has turned the California Justice Department into one of the country’s most influential and prodigious battle stations of resistance to Washington policy.
City Council Approves Regulations For Dockless Scooters, Bikes
- April 23
- By Andrew Bowen
The new regulations require bike and scooter sharing companies to limit speeds in high-pedestrian areas and to respond to reports of abandoned or illegally parked devices.
California Seeks Compromise On Rules For Shootings By Police
- April 23
- By Associated Press
California lawmakers worked to find common ground Tuesday between law enforcement groups and reformers intent on adopting first-in-the-nation standards designed to limit fatal shootings by police.
Assembly Passes Lorena Gonzalez' Bill To Protect Contracted Workers From Harassment
- April 23
- By City News Service
The state Assembly voted 49-17 on Monday in favor of legislation authored by San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-80, that is designed to tackle workplace sexual harassment for contracted workers.
When Finding Work Is A Necessity, And Nearly Impossible
- April 23
- David Wagner/KPCC
More Californians are working past the age of 65, many because they can't afford to retire. But the seniors who most need a job often have the hardest time finding one.
Roundtable: San Diego’s Balancing Act On Homelessness
- April 19
- By Bennett Lacy
San Diego moves forward with new support and enforcement on the homelessness issue, a public vote on the Convention Center expansion may be moved to March, and Qualcomm stock rises on the news of its settlement with Apple.
California's 'Sanctuary Cities' Law Upheld By Appeals Court
- April 19
- By City News Service
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the federal government's claim the law violates the Constitution's supremacy clause that states federal law preempts state law when the two are at odds.
The Archives That Lie Below San Diego City Hall
- April 19
- By Claire Trageser
Our current cultural moment seems to embrace minimalism. But you won't find that in the archives in the basement of city hall.
UCSD Researchers Say Voter's Choice Act Increases Voter Turnout
- April 18
- By Jade Hindmon
UCSD Researchers are trying to find out who California's new Voter's Choice Act impacts.
San Diego City Council Committee Advances Modified Vehicle Habitation Ban
- April 17
- By Andrew Bowen, City News Service
The proposed ordinance would ban residents from sleeping in their vehicles anywhere in the city from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and at any time within 500 feet of a school or home. Critics say it would further criminalize poverty and homelessness.
Gavin Newsom Filled His First 100 Days As California Governor With Splashy Announcements. Not All Are As Bold As They Appeared.
- April 17
- By Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio
During his first 100 days as California’s 40th governor, Gavin Newsom has grabbed a lot of headlines. In some cases, the substance of Newsom’s announcements has yet to match the sizzle.