The California Coastal Commission is requiring the state’s last nuclear power plant – Diablo Canyon, near San Luis Obispo – to conserve 4,000 acres of surrounding land to keep operating until 2030.
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More housing on the California coast? Changes at this agency signal a pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the powerful California Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation among housing activists and Democratic leaders.
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California voters could see faster election results under new state law
California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turnaround under a new state law.
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New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break
Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate homeowners association rules under a new state law that caps fees at $100, without late fees or accumulating penalties.
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California’s cannabis industry gets a break under new law suspending tax hike
California’s legal cannabis industry is still overshadowed by the larger black market. A new state law gives businesses a break by delaying a tax increase.