Should California’s secretary of state be nonpartisan? GOP lawmakers make push
admin Republican assembly members in California propose making the secretary of state a nonpartisan office to restore trust in elections and…
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CA lawmakers halt bill making retailers like Home Depot provide video of ICE activity
The REPAIR Act, introduced by Sen. Sasha Pérez after Home Depot parking lot raids, stalled in the Assembly Appropriations Committee…
Federal sexual assault probe finds shortcomings in 2 California women’s prisons
The DOJ told Gov. Newsom California has 49 days to address sexual assault risks at two women’s prisons in Chowchilla…
Poll workers sought in California for November election. How to sign up
California seeks poll workers for the Nov. 3 election; volunteers must be U.S. citizens or residents, attend training, and counties…
Do campus protest rules target students of color? Bill seeks data to find out
In 2024, California passed a law to strengthen its policies restricting campus protests. Some say its implementation has targeted students…
Ramos’ California Indian Freedom Act hits an impasse with opponents
The California Indian Freedom Act by James Ramos would boost tribal input on state land and sacred sites but faces…
California could soon put limits on youth social media. Is it the right approach?
Lawmakers weigh AB 1709 in California, which would require social media companies to offer feeds for kids under 16 that…
Bill to reintroduce grizzlies to California dies as end of session nears
A bill to study reintroducing grizzly bears in California died in the Assembly as lawmakers and rural communities raised concerns…
Union advocates rally to support immigrant protection bills at California Capitol
SEIU California members gathered on the Capitol front lawn Wednesday to advocate for four immigrant rights bills. The rally included…
Union advocates rally to support immigrant protection bills at California Capitol
SEIU California members gathered on the Capitol front lawn Wednesday to advocate for four immigrant rights bills. The rally included…