CA lawmakers propose bills on bilingual education, jury duty exemptions
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California Republicans say they’re making a comeback. Can they keep Trump at arm’s length?
California Republicans vie to capitalize on their November victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump's influence
Mon, Mar 17, 2025 5:35 am
Another California professional group wants a free pass from jury duty. This lawmaker says no
For years, various professional groups have tried unsuccessfully to get their members out of jury service. Probation officers are trying again this year.
Mon, Mar 17, 2025 5:30 am
With federal public health shakeups underway, California needs to prepare for the next crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to cut money from state health emergency operations while federal officials slash personnel and money from national health agencies.
Mon, Mar 17, 2025 5:30 am
California wants more kids in bilingual classes — but won’t spend enough to expand them
Just one bill invests in bilingual education programs and its focus on instructional materials is a far cry from the systemic change advocates have called for.
Mon, Mar 17, 2025 5:30 am
‘Puddles and ditches’: California considers protecting wetlands from Trump order
President Trump — once again — will rein in the nation's 53-year-old law protecting waterways. At stake are seasonal streams, pools and ponds. The move is welcomed by farmers and builders.
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 2:03 pm
Newsom tacks right to oppose transgender athletes in women’s sports
Newsom tacks right to oppose transgender athletes in women’s sports Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to run for president, so he’s going to drift rightward on some issues. But he jolted LGBTQ supporters recently with comments about transgender athletes. Read more Pioneering journalist K.W. Lee lived a life worthy of the California Hall of Fame […]
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 12:00 pm
State Farm puede aumentar las tarifas a propietarios de viviendas de California si detiene cancelaciones y demuestra la necesidad
El regulador de California dice que State Farm puede aumentar las primas si puede demostrar la necesidad, pausa las cancelaciones de pólizas y obtiene ayuda de la empresa matriz.
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 9:05 am
State Farm can hike rates on California homeowners — if it pauses cancellations and proves need
Lea esta historia en Español California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said today he will grant State Farm’s request to raise home insurance premiums by 22% on average if the company agrees to certain conditions — and wins approval at a public rate hearing next month. Lara’s conditions are that State Farm, the state’s biggest provider […]
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 9:00 am
CA borrows $3.4B to cover Medi-Cal budget gap
To cover a budget gap in Medi-Cal — which provides health insurance for roughly 15 million disabled and low-income Californians — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is borrowing $3.4 billion from the state’s general fund. As CalMatters’ Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang explain, the move comes during a time when the state is facing a limited […]
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 6:00 amStay informed.
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