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Governor Gavin Newsom pushes for ethanol gas blend that claims to lower prices

Governor Newsom is pushing for ethanol blending in gasoline to potentially lower California gas prices by 20 cents per gallon.

California lauds as itself pro-immigrant. Why did Newsom veto bills to help the undocumented?

Governor Newsom vetoed bill AB 1840, denying undocumented immigrants home loan assistance amid challenging political climate and budget constraints.

Gov. Newsom signs bill limiting homebuyer sales contracts to 3 months

California's new law limits real estate contracts to three months to enhance consumer protection for buyers.
The law introduces mandatory renewable agreements between homebuyers and agents every three months.

How Will California Health Care Change Under Trump or Harris? Here's What Their Records Show | KQED

Efforts to overhaul the Affordable Care Act face greater challenges now as it has gained wider acceptance among the public.

Newsom energy plan sparks tug of war with lawmakers in final hours of legislative session

The California energy cost relief bills are criticized for lacking transparency and being weakened by lobbying, offering minimal actual relief for consumers.
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Does sleeping on the street make this disabled Marine Corps veteran a criminal?

Homeless veterans face increased vulnerability due to legal actions against encampments, risking their possessions and benefits.
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9 months ago

California Stuck With $300 Million Tab as FEMA Denies COVID Housing Program Expenses | KQED

California cities and counties expected FEMA to cover costs of moving homeless residents to hotels for COVID-19 protection.
FEMA's sudden refusal to reimburse has left local governments financially strained.
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4 months ago

Walters: Under Newsom's governorship, homelessness crisis still haunts California

Homelessness remains a significant challenge for California, despite Governor Newsom's efforts and substantial spending on the crisis.

Does sleeping on the street make this disabled Marine Corps veteran a criminal?

Homeless veterans face increased vulnerability due to legal actions against encampments, risking their possessions and benefits.

California Stuck With $300 Million Tab as FEMA Denies COVID Housing Program Expenses | KQED

California cities and counties expected FEMA to cover costs of moving homeless residents to hotels for COVID-19 protection.
FEMA's sudden refusal to reimburse has left local governments financially strained.

Walters: Under Newsom's governorship, homelessness crisis still haunts California

Homelessness remains a significant challenge for California, despite Governor Newsom's efforts and substantial spending on the crisis.
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California wanted state workers back in the office. Here's how many have returned

Labor groups push back against Gov. Newsom's telework mandate, but over 90% of workers have returned to offices, highlighting compliance despite ongoing grievances.
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San Jose mayor pushes for California to create shelter production goals

Mayor Mahan supports shelter production mandate to address homelessness crisis.

Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for removal of homeless encampments, stating local authorities hold the decision-making power.

San Jose mayor pushes for California to create shelter production goals

Mayor Mahan supports shelter production mandate to address homelessness crisis.

Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for removal of homeless encampments, stating local authorities hold the decision-making power.
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Newsom to update his budget proposal Friday as California's deficit is likely growing

California faces growing budget deficit despite efforts to manage it without general tax increases.

Here's how California state agencies plan to use generative AI

Generative AI tools for public service in California.

Walters: California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity

Transparency in California government has eroded in recent years, leading to decisions made behind closed doors and lack of meaningful debate.

Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities

Newsom emphasizes accountability in homelessness funding, plans to ensure effectiveness through oversight and potential legal actions.
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California employees could lose telework if they don't comply with two-day in-office mandate

Critics speculate California may revert to full-time in-office model.
Some state managers under Health and Human Services Agency might need to work in person two days per week.

California departments with return-to-office mandates praised telework in internal surveys

Remote work surveys reveal changing stances among California government agencies.
Some California departments shifted to in-office work despite prior support for remote work.

California employees could lose telework if they don't comply with two-day in-office mandate

Critics speculate California may revert to full-time in-office model.
Some state managers under Health and Human Services Agency might need to work in person two days per week.

California departments with return-to-office mandates praised telework in internal surveys

Remote work surveys reveal changing stances among California government agencies.
Some California departments shifted to in-office work despite prior support for remote work.
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California state agencies won't report telework data anymore as workers return to office

Telework data dashboard will disappear due to budget cuts and a push to bring workers back to the office.
DGS and CalHR will conduct periodic surveys to collect telework data in the absence of the dashboard.

Column: Sacramento's tax rebate giveaway two years ago is coming home to roost

The California government made a costly mistake by distributing a $9.5 billion cash giveaway under the pretense of a Middle Class Tax Refund, resulting in budget deficits.

California returns more than 2,800 acres of land to Shasta Indian Nation

California returns 2,800 acres of land to Shasta Indian Nation as part of efforts to right historical wrongs against Native communities.
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