Federal officials moved Wednesday to cancel commercial and recreational salmon fishing off California as the fish still aren’t thriving. It’s another blow to the commercial fishing industry, which is still awaiting disaster aid from the canceled 2023 season.
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California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban
Even before Tuesday’s ruling, confusion about abortion restrictions brought Arizona patients, and others, to California health care providers, straining some facilities’ staff.
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California fails to track its homelessness spending or results, a new audit says
There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.
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Power is never having to say ‘no.’ How California Democrats kill bills without voting against them
Democrats in California’s Assembly and Senate rarely vote against bills, yet few seem willing to discuss their voting records, as well as the controversial practice of declining to vote instead of saying “no.”
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Native American students get free tuition to attend the UC. Why it isn’t enough.
The UC Native American Opportunity Plan seeks to make the system a viable option for Native students in California by offering them free tuition. But Native students enrolled at University of California campuses report that strains on their budgets along with insufficient resources and faculty representation have been obstacles to academic success.
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Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature announced a deal Thursday on early action to shrink the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion. Votes are expected next week, ahead of action on the 2024-25 budget in May and June.
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My friend was fatally struck by a car. These street safety changes could’ve saved her – and others
After the death of a friend who was struck by a car in Berkeley last month, a safe street advocate says California lawmakers should pass two bills seeking to reduce vehicle speeds and protect pedestrians.
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California may gut two CalWORKS programs helping thousands of families
The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget.
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California farmers could save a lot of water — but their profits would suffer
California farms could use 93% less water, but less-thirsty crops, such as grains and hay, are much less lucrative than nuts and fruits. Fallowing a small fraction of the thirstiest crops would save 9%.
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California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it?
Insurance non-renewals continue even as Commissioner Ricardo Lara introduces regulations favored by the industry.