Jules Hotz for CalMatters
In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last resort by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee.
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A state law puts limits on when a county sheriff can transfer an inmate to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, based on their criminal record. Advocates point to records showing San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez might have violated that law in at least one case. -
Civilian boaters will regain access to the Shelter Island basin following the planned removal this weekend of heavy water-borne equipment brought in to recover the wreckage. -
Last year, California cities gained more power to ban homeless encampments. CalMatters dug into what that looks like in three cities. -
This weekend, people parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk will be subject to a citation under California's "Daylighting" law. -
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Recalled shakes were sent to nursing homes and hospitals. No San Diego County cases have been reported so far. -
In the latest Why It Matters segment Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis looks at the local impacts of Prop. 36, which turned certain property and drug crimes from misdemeanors into felonies. -
In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more information.
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