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 shelter program for homeless San Diegans dealing with inclement weather was activated. -
The National Weather Service warns that extremely dangerous surf conditions are in store through Saturday. -
The Metropolitan Transit System is also offering free parking at trolley and rapid-line lots for designated drivers. -
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list on Friday for county beaches. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new crime- and law enforcement-related bills into law during the last state legislative session. -
The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday released a set of traffic safety laws passed this year. -
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list on Wednesday for county beaches. -
The California Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive safely heading into the new year and is ramping up efforts to ensure safety by launching a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) next weekend. -
The proposed amendments include exemptions for a broad array of technologies, including fixed security cameras and police databases. Privacy rights advocates argue the proposal would water down the city’s robust surveillance oversight rules. -
Other state laws currently being challenged include a ban on detachable magazines of more than 10 rounds and a ban on the sale of some assault-style weapons.
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