Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted death sentence for 548 state prisoners, saying “state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values.” Victims rights advocates criticized his decision.
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Vital Central Valley flood control levees are poorly maintained, state watchdog finds
With California bracing for a wet winter, the state auditor warns that nearly a third of local agencies maintaining vital flood control levees in parts of the Central Valley have been performing “unacceptable routine maintenance” — some of them for years.
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California state workers stage one-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare
California state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work.
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This institute could get $4 billion from a ballot measure. With just three workers, is it ready?
One research institute will receive $4.2 billion in bond money if voters approve Proposition 38 in November. Currently, only one institute in the state meets the criteria to qualify for the money.
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California state workers are about to strike. What that means for the DMV, EDD, parks and more
California state government’s largest union is scheduled to strike this week. It could affect services at a number of offices that people visit every day, including the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Prop 37 explained: Can a $25 billion bond make homeownership in California attainable?
A clever solution or a confusing gimmick? Like it or hate it, almost everyone has questions about Proposition 37. Here are a few of the big ones — with the best available answers.
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There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
Supporters say California desperately needs money to fund housing construction and make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis. Critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it.
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ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do?
California community colleges are trying to discourage immigration enforcement on campuses, but they can’t do much to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from public spaces.
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Should California taxpayers chip in to fund political campaigns? Prop 4 lets you decide
Proposition 4 would lift a ban that prohibits state and most local candidates from using public funding for their political campaigns. Proponents argue the mechanism helps more candidates run for office, but opponents are skeptical.
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As beloved craft breweries close around the state, beer lovers wonder what’s next
Changing consumer tastes, market saturation and rising costs from tariffs has forced the closure of some of the most beloved craft breweries in California.
