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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
SF LGBT
fromLady Freethinker
2 hours ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
fromBloomberglaw
3 hours ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 hours ago

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED

One real benchmark would be that there would be less interest in the insurance commissioners position. Because it's always been kind of under-the-radar. It's become so high-profile because of all the problems that we have.
California
#gubernatorial-election
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago
SF politics

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
4 hours ago

South Of Here: Elliot Jamieson's California MTB Series

Elliot Jamieson is poised for a promising 2026 racing season after a successful 2025, supported by a new team and sponsors.
#minimum-wage
Silicon Valley food
fromTruthout
5 hours ago

California's $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Didn't Kill Jobs, New Study Finds

California's $20 fast food minimum wage did not reduce employment and improved workers' lives significantly.
Silicon Valley food
fromFox News
3 days ago

California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to negative outcomes like automation, reduced work hours, and increased menu prices.
Silicon Valley food
fromTruthout
5 hours ago

California's $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Didn't Kill Jobs, New Study Finds

California's $20 fast food minimum wage did not reduce employment and improved workers' lives significantly.
Silicon Valley food
fromFox News
3 days ago

California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to negative outcomes like automation, reduced work hours, and increased menu prices.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
5 hours ago

This Charming California Beach Town Is Hosting a Weeklong Food and Wine Festival This June

Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts 'Art of the Plate' culinary week from June 5 to June 13, featuring 30 restaurants and various themed events.
#trump
fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromKqed
4 days ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
US politics
fromKqed
4 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
US politics
fromKqed
4 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

It's time to take a road trip to Carrizo Plain, which still blooms with spring colors

Carrizo Plain National Monument offers a unique, crowd-free experience with stunning wildflower blooms in spring, ideal for nature lovers and road trips.
#wildfire
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago
Non-profit organizations

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
17 hours ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
#high-speed-rail
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Someone may have deliberately caused Calif.'s multimillion-dollar nutria problem

Genetic sequencing has revealed that the state's nutria populations are most genetically similar to populations in Oregon, suggesting that California's current nutria invasion was the result of intentional reintroduction.
Agriculture
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

Where Does Tom Selleck Live? Let's Explore the Blue Bloods Star's Real Estate

During the filming of Magnum, from 1980 until 1988, Selleck reportedly rented a one-bedroom guest cottage on a 5,000-square-foot plot of land in Honolulu. In 1993, he returned, buying the ocean-view property for an undisclosed sum and moving into its 1929-built two-bedroom main house.
SF real estate
#telework
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago
California

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago
SF politics

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
#weather
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago
Snowboarding

How Accurate Was the Old Farmer's Almanac Winter Forecast for Skiers in 2025-26? - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 days ago
Snowboarding

How Accurate Was the Old Farmer's Almanac Winter Forecast for Skiers in 2025-26? - SnowBrains

Roam Research
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Large spiders the size of your palm are popping up across the U.S. Here's why you shouldn't be afraid

The Joro spider, an invasive species in the U.S., is large but not dangerous and helps control pest populations.
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Nebraska woman billed $353 by California city she's never heard of

A Nebraska woman was mistakenly billed by a California fire department for emergency services she never received due to a clerical error.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

LA's top prosecutor goes scorched earth on California AG Rob Bonta over rampant California fraud

California faces significant fraud issues, with federal prosecutors criticizing state efforts to combat it.
Public health
fromKqed
2 days ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
fromCard Player
1 day ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

The CGA claims the changes will have a major adverse impact on the industry. The rules will cost both jobs and tax revenue for cities across the state.
Law
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Hundreds of thousands of Californians have not cashed $400 million in inflation relief debit cards, which will expire on April 30.
#homicide
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Traffic stop in Northern CA turns into double homicide investigation

Police are investigating a double homicide discovered during a traffic stop in Clearlake, involving two victims from Sonoma County.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Traffic stop in Northern CA turns into double homicide investigation

Police are investigating a double homicide discovered during a traffic stop in Clearlake, involving two victims from Sonoma County.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Report Card: How the Farmers' Almanac 2025-26 Winter Forecast Held Up for Skiers - SnowBrains

The Farmers' Almanac forecast was inaccurate for the western U.S. in 2025-26, leading to disappointing ski conditions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley farmworkers hit by federal wage cuts - San Jose Spotlight

The farmworkers who feed all of us should be able to also feed themselves and their families with the wages they make. Instead, this administration is unlawfully cutting their wages and transferring billions from workers to employers. We need to do what is right for our farmworkers and stop these wage cuts.
Agriculture
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

23 spring cookbooks that we can't put down

California's spring brings superbloom wildflowers and the annual Festival of Books celebrates cookbooks and authors.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Mateo Co. demands $157 million from CA in vehicle license fee revenue

San Mateo County leaders demand California release $157 million owed to avoid severe cuts to essential local services.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

Many criminal cases against probation officers in California are collapsing after initial indictments for allowing youth fights in juvenile halls.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Wildflower season has arrived: here's where to enjoy the blooms in the East Bay and beyond

Large blooms across the state typically occur after an intense rain year, and while blooms started appearing in late January, mid-March to late May is when spring colors are at their peak.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

Hundreds of Thousands Could Be Booted From CalFresh and Medi-Cal. This Bill Aims to Help | KQED

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the work requirement helps 'return the dignity of work to young men who need to be out working instead of playing video games all day.' However, Saucedo countered that most benefit recipients are already employed, and research indicates that such requirements do not enhance employment or earnings.
California
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
#avalanche
Skiing
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Company responds after report criticizes guides' decisions in deadly Castle Peak avalanche

Guides led a large group through dangerous terrain despite avalanche warnings, questioning their decisions and safety practices.
Snowboarding
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

New report details moments leading up to deadly Tahoe avalanche

A deadly avalanche in California killed nine skiers, with new details revealing risky conditions and actions taken by the group before the tragedy.
Skiing
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Company responds after report criticizes guides' decisions in deadly Castle Peak avalanche

Guides led a large group through dangerous terrain despite avalanche warnings, questioning their decisions and safety practices.
Snowboarding
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

New report details moments leading up to deadly Tahoe avalanche

A deadly avalanche in California killed nine skiers, with new details revealing risky conditions and actions taken by the group before the tragedy.
California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Woman found dead off Calif. highway sparks mystery 2,000 miles away

A woman identified as Victoria Hicks Hargrove was found dead in California in 1980, 2,000 miles from where she went missing in Alabama.
#heat-pumps
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

On Highway 78, I watched the valleys awaken in vibrant blooms - a dramatic springtime show

"The landscape reveals itself slowly to first-time visitors. It’s a vast mosaic of mountains, badlands and open desert valleys extending far beyond the reach of the pavement."
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

"This sentence reflects an unthinkable betrayal by parents who are meant to protect their children from harm. Pearlene was denied the chance to grow up and become who she was meant to be. There is no punishment that can restore the loss of life."
SF parents
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

California middle-mile program connects first Tribal community

"As the network continues to attract internet service providers, thousands of residents along the Eastern Sierra Nevada and millions more across the state will gain access to more options for reliable and affordable high-speed internet service."
California
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

British Tourist Goes Missing After Arriving at SFO, Footage Shows Man Meeting Her

Kerwood's family said she called them when she arrived at SFO and said she'd be checking into a hostel in Sacramento that day.
SF parents
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

$110-million donation seeks to address shortage of Southern California mental health workers

California universities received $110 million to enhance mental health programs and address workforce shortages in social work.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

I Drove California's Central Coast -and These Stylish Motels Were the Highlight of the Road Trip

The Milestone Mo-Tel, an elegant, whitewashed structure modeled on an old Spanish mission, marked the beginning of a new form of accommodation and an entire travel movement.
Berlin
#snowpack
fromKqed
1 week ago
California

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
California

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Environment

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

California college ranked top party school in the country - and another makes the top 5

California dominates the college party scene with UCSB ranked No. 1 and USC at No. 4 for 2026.
Cars
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

"The bottom line is trust - vouching that an article is credible and worthy of a reader's time. It all comes down to that."
Media industry
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Pres. Trump over mail-in voting executive order

California challenges Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, claiming it is unconstitutional and threatens election integrity.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
#gas-prices
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

High gas prices in California are attributed to global oil prices, state climate policies, and taxes, with residents paying significantly more than the national average.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California gas station's bizarre reason for charging $10 a gallon: 'They probably could charge $20'

Gas prices in Gorda-by-the-Sea reach nearly $10 a gallon due to isolation and logistical challenges.
SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

High gas prices in California are attributed to global oil prices, state climate policies, and taxes, with residents paying significantly more than the national average.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California gas station's bizarre reason for charging $10 a gallon: 'They probably could charge $20'

Gas prices in Gorda-by-the-Sea reach nearly $10 a gallon due to isolation and logistical challenges.
California
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

I've Lived in California for 50 Years and This Is the Best City to Visit in Spring-With Farms, Vineyards, and Flowers

California's Central Valley offers stunning small towns and agricultural experiences, highlighted by the Almond Blossom Cruise and local farms.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
6 days ago

San Quentin among 8 California prisons that could lose decades-old arts programs

The William James Association faces funding cuts, risking the continuation of arts programs in California prisons, particularly at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
#wildfires
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn't come out of the blue

Victims of the January 2025 wildfires are dissatisfied with insurers, prompting lawsuits and support from President Trump.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Seabirds are dying in large numbers along California beaches

"They didn't even try to fly away. They just feebly made noise," a woman told the Santa Barbara Independent on Saturday after spotting over two dozen dead or dying cormorants near Goleta Beach. "A few were on their stomachs, wings spread [and] gasping for breath.... Heartbreaking."
Miami Marlins
fromKqed
6 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

The president doesn't have authority over the time, place and manner of elections in the states, and he knows that. This lawsuit is necessary to protect our voting rights.
US Elections
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Three Tennessee Men Arrested In Connection With Crypto Heist Near Dolores Park

Three men have been arrested for a series of violent crypto thefts on the West Coast, including a $13 million robbery in San Francisco.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Dodge Ridge, CA: Lock in Affordable 2026-27 Season Passes Before April 30 - SnowBrains

Dodge Ridge celebrates its 75th season with community events, family-friendly skiing, and a Spring Season Pass Sale for the 2026-27 season.
SF parents
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

4-year-old boy attacked by coyote while standing in grandparents' California driveway: VIDEO

A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a coyote in his grandmother's driveway, resulting in minor injuries.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

"Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All.
California
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

A rescued baby mountain lion named Crimson requires intensive care and monitoring after losing toes and being orphaned in Southern California.
California
fromAxios
1 week ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
fromKqed
1 week ago

After 4.6 Earthquake Jolts Santa Cruz, Seismologists Double Down on MyShake Alerts | KQED

Dawson said there needs to be more outreach about how seriously to take the messaging, because people are beginning to train themselves to ignore the alerts.
East Bay (California)
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Boston food
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Murder suspect mistakenly released from East Bay jail recaptured in St. Louis, police say

A murder suspect mistakenly released from jail in Contra Costa County has been recaptured in St. Louis after six months on the run.
fromKqed
1 week ago

East Bay Communities Prepare for Increased Food Demand Amid SNAP Cuts | KQED

"Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish.
California
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
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