Wickey Two Hands was supposed to be the first person tried for camping in Fresno. Instead, after the city and county poured resources into his case, it was dismissed at the last minute.
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Trump policy targeting immigrants shuts California students out of federal programs
Federal programs offer financial aid and counseling to low-income and first-generation college students. California was allowed to include students without legal status, which the Trump administration is now ending.
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License to Kill
The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.
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State Farm moves one step closer to emergency California rate hike
After a three day hearing this week, State Farm is one step closer to approval for a rate hike on its California customers.
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Other states do housing better than California; a new study shows how they do it
Terrible trio of a too small housing supply, too high living costs and too many homeless people plague California. A study says metro areas elsewhere are more pro-housing.
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Could utility gear set your neighborhood on fire? California risk maps are 8 years old
California’s Public Advocate has been pressing for new utility fire maps since 2023. Utilities are on board — but regulators turned them down.
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Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under new California proposal
California Democrats are backing a legislative proposal that would allow gig workers to form unions. Expect big pushback from companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash
Posted inPolitics & Policy
The pressure on California’s already shaky budget keeps on growing
The current state budget is already billions of dollars in the hole. When Gov. Gavin Newsom reveals his revised proposal in a month, it’s not likely to be a pretty picture.
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Who says it’s last call? Lawmakers push drinking until 4 a.m. at California bars
Business groups and downtown associations say drinking later could revitalize nightlife and ease the 2 a.m. rush when bars shut down.
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Fake student aid: California colleges detect more fraudsters stealing millions
Scammers have stolen more than $10 million in federal financial aid from California’s community colleges in the last 12 months — more than double what they stole in the prior year.