The Proposition 36 ballot initiative would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some immigrants.
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California will apologize for slavery as part of reparations push
As part of a California reparations package, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to officially apologize for slavery. But he vetoed others sought by reparations supporters.
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What Biden’s border order means for California
President Joe Biden’s executive action could allow border agents to immediately return migrants to Mexico without considering their asylum claims. While the White House says the new measures will bring order, advocates for migrants say it could cause more chaos and danger.
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Are major changes coming to your electric bill? Five things to know
California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
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California reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racism
The reparations task force meets Saturday in Oakland. It could vote to recommend a state apology and payments to African Americans based on years living in state.
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Helping the ‘unbanked’: California mulls entering banking business to serve disadvantaged consumers
Studies say 1 in 4 Californians lacks full access to banks and many pay big fees. A state commission is weighing how to provide public banking options, such as no-fee checking accounts.
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Undoing the past: Lawmakers seek to mend California neighborhoods sliced by highways
During the interstate highway construction boom, urban neighborhoods were sliced apart, often isolating the homes of minorities and low-income residents. California lawmakers are exploring ways to undo some of that harm by reconnecting neighborhoods.
