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Commentary: Would public ownership of Pacific Gas & Electric reduce the risk of wildfire?

This summer is yet another marked by wildfire in California. Blazes have ignited throughout the state, including a deadly one that exploded near the Oregon border in late July. The fall is likely to be worse.

Los Angeles Times

California could soon restrict the use of solitary confinement in prisons and jails

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers on Tuesday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill to limit solitary confinement in jails, prisons and private detention centers and ban its use altogether for vulnerable populations such as pregnant and elderly people.

Los Angeles Times

Fierce lobbying caps fight over California nuke plant future

California is about to send the nation a powerful message on the future of nuclear power — it’s just not clear what it is yet

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Aaron Rodgers goes anti-vax on "Rogan"

Public health experts horrified as the Packers quarterback repeats COVID misinformation on Rogan's popular podcast

Salon

Why even environmentalists are supporting nuclear power today

Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions.

WEKU

California lawmakers make a deal on livable wages and affordable housing in two bills sent to Newsom

Days after they reached a rare deal between affordable housing advocates and labor unions, California lawmakers on Monday approved two significant bills that would guarantee livable wages on projects to convert underutilized commercial buildings into housing.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Joe Biden’s student loan plan is about buying votes, not solving problems

In my global travels over the last year, I’ve heard my share of vote-buying stories.

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California advances bill that would see doctors punished for spreading false COVID information

A group has filed a lawsuit citing "First Amendment free speech" rights that claims the word "misinformation" has been weaponized.

Axios

California Senate passes bill to protect fast-food workers

A California bill that aims to improve and standardize working conditions for fast-food workers has won passage in the Senate, all but ensuring it will reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom despite firm opposition from business interests, which say it unfairly targets the fast-food industry and will drive up…

Los Angeles Times

Governor, lawmakers debate longer run for California nukes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators reached a last-minute compromise to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear plant by up to five years

The Independent UK

‘Uprooted’: California bill tackles prison-deportation pipeline

Moving non-US citizens for deportation after they finish their prison sentences is ‘double punishment’, activists say.

Al Jazeera

California's governor said he would give land back to Native Americans in California. Has he?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When her mother was in a Placer County hospital with the kidney infection that would take her life, Geri Camp received a final request.

Tribune News Service

Jay Ambrose: Take a good look at Newsom, DeSantis

Pundits like myself sometimes count on wisdom in telling readers who will get elected in a presidential race while forgetting there are 1,001 events that could change everything between now and the time people start voting. Therefore, be skeptical when you’re told the candidates in 2024 will be the GOP’s…

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Gov. Newsom hails effort to clear highway homeless camps. Here’s what he calls a success

Caltrans has removed 1,213 tons of trash — enough to fill 22 Olympic-size swimming pools — while clearing hundreds of homeless encampments in the past year, an achievement hailed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom despite ongoing criticism of the highway program.

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Anita Chabria: Violent crime is spiking in Trump's California. These counties blame everyone but themselves

Homicides are up across California and the blame experts are aiming their outrage at the usual suspects.

Los Angeles Times

Steve Lopez: We're days away from a Diablo Canyon decision. Here's why one side has a better argument

Should California extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant?

The Independent UK

California budget to cover some out-of-state abortion travel

California is preparing to spend up to $20 million to bring women from other states to its abortion clinics

The Independent UK

Decision on California's last nuke plant could be postponed

California legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office are discussing a compromise over the future of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant that could allow operator Pacific Gas & Electric to seek federal funds for a longer lifespan for the reactors

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Patricia Guerrero confirmed as California’s next chief justice, will go before voters

California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero won confirmation Friday to serve as the court’s next chief justice, following a hearing in which fellow justices and other legal colleagues praised her as uniquely qualified to lead the state’s judicial branch.

Tribune News Service

California just set historic electric-car rules. Is state’s power grid up to the task?

California has made its historic decision to outlaw the sale of new cars that run on gas or diesel after 2035. But putting millions of green-energy vehicles on the road poses challenges and concerns that some experts say could complicate the state’s decision.

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Pour more money and planning into renewable energy — and keep Diablo Canyon running if needed

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The dust-up at the state Capitol over nuclear power is the direct result of politicians either setting unrealistic goals or failing to plan — or both.

France 24

California to ban the sale of new petrol-powered cars by 2035

California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles.

The Independent UK

Reports: California homicides, violent crime rose in 2021

Homicides in California increased again last year — as did other violent crimes — amid rising frustration as the state’s top Democrats are seeking to keep their jobs in upcoming elections

Tribune News Service

Newsom gives $100,000 to Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Democratic opponent

With his reelection against a little-known GOP state senator more or less assured, Gov. Gavin Newsom waded deeper into the politics of far-away Florida with his Thursday announcement of a $100,000 donation to the Democrat running against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Los Angeles Times

California bans sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Now the real work begins

LOS ANGELES — Buy a car in California in 2035 and you won’t have to decide between gasoline, diesel or electric. You won’t have a choice.

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