California

Politics

Even while courting moderates on voter ID, GOP leaders still push debunked fraud narrative

Nadia Lathan

While GOP lawmakers try to convince moderates that a voter ID requirement is a “common sense” idea, they continue to push President Donald Trump’s debunked fraud narrative.
Public Safety

Moving to California with a gun? You might have to take a four-hour course

Ryan Sabalow

Want to buy a gun in California? Lawmakers may have you set aside four hours — and bring ammo for the range
Politics

California’s ‘groundbreaking’ fast food council lacks a leader, hasn’t met in over a year

Levi Sumagaysay

Fast food workers, council members call on Newsom to appoint a chairperson so the council can meet again.
Politics

Insurance commissioner candidates float bigger California role

Levi Sumagaysay

From a public wildfire authority to a state backstop, California insurance regulator candidates propose greater state involvement.
Economy

$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions

Alejandro Lazo

California is considering giving oil refineries and other major polluters billions in free pollution permits under a major overhaul of its carbon market. The fight is exposing a deeper question inside Gov. Gavin Newsom's climate agenda: Can California lower emissions without driving up gas prices?
Economy

Mayor Gloria's revised budget to be discussed by City Council Monday night

City News Service

The revised proposed budget, released last week, found additional revenue sources to help preserve some library and recreation center hours, shoreline bathrooms and "December Nights," but arts could still be gutted if the revision passes.
Politics

San Diego veterans meet with Navy vet running for lieutenant governor

Andrew Dyer

Josh Fryday currently serves in Gov. Gavin Newsom's cabinet as chief service officer. He said as lieutenant governor he'd be in position to address issues important to veterans — cost of living, education and healthcare.
Public Safety

California now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing?

Sarit Laschinsky and Andrew Garcia

The Golden State could face a potentially wildfire-prone summer amid a lack of snowfall and warming weather, and emergency services are gearing up to combat what has become the “fire year.”
Border & Immigration

State report says deportations led to overcrowding, strained resources at ICE facilities

City News Service

Regarding the Otay Mesa Detention Center, the California DOJ's report said the facility experienced "surges in population" that have impacted intake process time, cleanliness of the housing units and the availability of numerous other resources.
Education

Ban cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officials

Carolyn Jones

Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.