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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in support of Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond ballot measure, during a news conference at the Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

Counties must spend about two-thirds of the money from a tax enacted for mental health services on housing and programs for homeless people with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse problems.

Voters pass Proposition 1 requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

Proposition 1 authorizes the state to borrow $6.4 billion to build housing and treatment beds.

A sign pointing to the City Administration Building Entrance is seen on Feb. 26, 2024. San Diego, Calif.

Proposed San Diego sales tax takes 1st step after city committee vote

Saying it will bankroll infrastructure and quality-of-life improvements, the San Diego City Council's Rules Committee Wednesday unanimously advanced a proposed 1-cent sales tax that could go before voters in November.

A "for rent" sign outside of a one bedroom, one bath home in the Ocean Beach neighborhood. San Diego, Calif. May 3, 2023.

San Diego Council OKs deal for Ocean Beach affordable-housing project

The San Diego City Council has approved an agreement to build an affordable-housing project featuring support services in the Ocean Beach neighborhood, and construction is expected to begin next month.

Texas National Guard soldiers are seen guarding the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas.

What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now

The controversial new law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally, powers that have traditionally belonged to the federal government.

Alabama lawmakers approved a bill barring public colleges and other entities from using money to support diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Alabama governor signs ban on DEI funds that restricts 'divisive concepts' in schools

"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.

Morning traffic fills the SR2 freeway in Los Angeles, California. The EPA released new rules for vehicle emissions that are expected to cut tailpipe pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, which are fueling climate change.

In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions

The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.

The historic city of Lahaina on Maui was once the royal capital of Hawaii. It was destroyed by a wildfire on August 8 last year. This picture was taken on August 18, 2023.

Native Hawaiians aim to bring cultural sensitivity to Maui wildfire cleanup

A delicate cleanup is underway in historic Lahaina on Maui. Cultural monitors are working closely with federal officials to assure the process protects cultural and archeological artifacts.

Palestinians line up for a free meal in Rafah on Feb. 16. International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas.

People in Gaza are starving to death. 5 things to know about efforts to feed them

Family clans in Gaza are being called on to help distribute aid to a starving population. Here's why it matters and how it could shape postwar security.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger shows President Biden a semiconductor wafer during a tour at the company's Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Ariz. on March 20.

Biden is giving Intel $8.5 billion for big semiconductor projects in 4 states

President Biden was in the battleground state of Arizona to make the biggest announcement yet in his plan to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to America.

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