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Who's Winning What Award? More Details on our September 12 Party. - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Streetsblog SF and CA anniversary party will honor local leaders making strides in safe streets advocacy.
#google

California, Google's paltry $250M million deal to fund newsroom blasted as 'disastrous' by critics

The deal between Google and California lawmakers is criticized as harmful for journalism, allowing Big Tech to sidestep financial responsibility to news outlets.

Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news

Google's agreement with California to fund local news indicates a changing landscape between tech companies and journalism.

California, Google's paltry $250M million deal to fund newsroom blasted as 'disastrous' by critics

The deal between Google and California lawmakers is criticized as harmful for journalism, allowing Big Tech to sidestep financial responsibility to news outlets.

Google strikes a deal with California lawmakers to fund local news

Google's agreement with California to fund local news indicates a changing landscape between tech companies and journalism.
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#retail-theft

California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some Democrats

California lawmakers pass bills to combat retail theft amid political divisions.

California lawmakers speed retail theft bills ahead of Prop. 47 ballot measure deadline

California lawmakers are expediting bills to address retail theft, aiming to prevent changes to Proposition 47 through a toughening law ballot measure.

California lawmakers unveil plan to target organized retail theft - without Prop. 47 changes

California lawmakers are introducing new legislation to address retail theft by creating new penalties and requiring online sellers to report the source of their products.
The proposed bill does not address Proposition 47, a 2014 ballot initiative that set a $950 threshold for misdemeanor shoplifting.

California Legislature passes bills to curb retail theft over objections from some Democrats

California lawmakers pass bills to combat retail theft amid political divisions.

California lawmakers speed retail theft bills ahead of Prop. 47 ballot measure deadline

California lawmakers are expediting bills to address retail theft, aiming to prevent changes to Proposition 47 through a toughening law ballot measure.

California lawmakers unveil plan to target organized retail theft - without Prop. 47 changes

California lawmakers are introducing new legislation to address retail theft by creating new penalties and requiring online sellers to report the source of their products.
The proposed bill does not address Proposition 47, a 2014 ballot initiative that set a $950 threshold for misdemeanor shoplifting.
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California Democrats hail Joe Biden after president drops from race, endorses Kamala Harris

California lawmakers praised President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
#bond-measures

California voters will be asked for billions to fund climate, school facilities, lawmaker says

California lawmakers plan to seek bond money for school facilities and climate change initiatives as top priorities.
The bond measures for school facilities and climate change initiatives need legislative approval and voter support in November.

California Democrat spending hinges on voters approving billions. How it affects the budget

Lawmakers in California are considering whether to seek money through bond measures or allocate it in the budget due to a $45 billion deficit.

California voters will be asked for billions to fund climate, school facilities, lawmaker says

California lawmakers plan to seek bond money for school facilities and climate change initiatives as top priorities.
The bond measures for school facilities and climate change initiatives need legislative approval and voter support in November.

California Democrat spending hinges on voters approving billions. How it affects the budget

Lawmakers in California are considering whether to seek money through bond measures or allocate it in the budget due to a $45 billion deficit.
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California lawmakers unveil budget rejecting Gavin Newsom spending cuts. Here's their plan

The legislative budget plan aims to restore funding for homelessness and social safety net programs while cutting funds from state prisons.

Gavin Newsom's budget won't fund key homeless programs. Democrats want to claw money back

California lawmakers are planning to restore cuts in homelessness and housing programs proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to tackle a $45 billion deficit.

Bill could end holdup for California research on psychedelics and addiction treatment

California lawmakers are addressing delays in addiction treatment and psychedelics research caused by the Research Advisory Panel of California.

California wants to crack down on airport line-skipping for Clear members

California lawmakers scrutinize Clear service for potential inequity.
#lobbying

Bill to crackdown on how California utilities spend customers' money rejected

California lawmakers rejected a proposal to prevent utilities from misusing customers' money.

California rejects proposal aimed at fixing 'blatant misuse' of utility customers' money

California lawmakers rejected a proposal aimed at tightening rules on how utilities spend customers' money.

Bill to crackdown on how California utilities spend customers' money rejected

California lawmakers rejected a proposal to prevent utilities from misusing customers' money.

California rejects proposal aimed at fixing 'blatant misuse' of utility customers' money

California lawmakers rejected a proposal aimed at tightening rules on how utilities spend customers' money.
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California lawmakers reject bill to let parents sue schools that don't ban 'harmful' books

California lawmakers voted down a bill requiring book bans in schools, citing concerns of government overreach and censorship.
#legislation

California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition

California lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate AI companies for safety, opposed by tech giants like Meta and Google.

California lawmakers to vote on $17 billion in budget fixes. How they would impact the deficit

California lawmakers are voting on a bill with $17 billion in budget fixes to address a projected deficit before negotiations for the upcoming fiscal year.
The bill includes $3.6 billion in cuts, $5.2 billion in revenue and borrowing, $5.2 billion in delays and deferrals, and $3.4 billion in cost shifts from the general fund.

California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition

California lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate AI companies for safety, opposed by tech giants like Meta and Google.

California lawmakers to vote on $17 billion in budget fixes. How they would impact the deficit

California lawmakers are voting on a bill with $17 billion in budget fixes to address a projected deficit before negotiations for the upcoming fiscal year.
The bill includes $3.6 billion in cuts, $5.2 billion in revenue and borrowing, $5.2 billion in delays and deferrals, and $3.4 billion in cost shifts from the general fund.
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College financial aid extension in the works for California students hurt by FAFSA mess

California lawmakers are considering extending the deadline for college financial aid applications by a month.
The bill aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable by addressing issues at the federal level.

Sacramento County could soon begin scanning sewage for fentanyl, under California bill

California lawmakers are considering a bill to require sewage testing for fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and morphine.
The proposed legislation would involve testing sewage at least twice a week with counties bearing the costs.

California moves closer to apologizing for the harms of slavery

California lawmakers are moving towards apologizing for the harms of slavery, despite it never being legal in the state.
The Legislative Black Caucus in California highlighted a bill seeking an official apology for human rights violations and discrimination against Black people.

California lawmakers take trip to Israel amid growing criticism of war in Gaza

A group of California lawmakers are visiting Israel to meet with impacted communities and witness the devastation caused by the war with Hamas.
The trip is sponsored by major California Jewish communal organizations.
#reparations

California Democrats to spend millions on Black reparations programs in budget agreement

California allocates $12 million for implementing reparations-related bills amid budget deficit.

California unveils ambitious first-in-nation slavery reparations package

California lawmakers present a package of 14 measures to address historical harm caused by slavery.
The package does not include cash payments to descendants of slaves.

California Democrats to spend millions on Black reparations programs in budget agreement

California allocates $12 million for implementing reparations-related bills amid budget deficit.

California unveils ambitious first-in-nation slavery reparations package

California lawmakers present a package of 14 measures to address historical harm caused by slavery.
The package does not include cash payments to descendants of slaves.
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California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting.

Governor Newsom Sets Date For Special Election For Kevin McCarthy's Seat | KQED

Governor Newsom orders special election to fill vacated seat
California lawmakers aim to clean up election laws
Push to legalize psychedelics resurfaces in California

California lawmakers in standoff with Gavin Newsom over $400M loan to keep Diablo Canyon open

California lawmakers rejected Gov. Newsom's $400 million bid to PG&E for Diablo Canyon, citing repayment concerns amid budget deficit.

California lawmakers abandon attempt to repeal law requiring voter approval for some public housing

California lawmakers withdrew attempt to repeal affordable housing project voter approval law due to crowded November ballot and costly campaigning.

Controversial Capitol annex project would be exempt from environmental law under new bill

Lawmakers plan to fast-track state Capitol annex project by exempting it from state environmental law.

California lawmakers revive debate over bill requiring tech platforms to pay for news

California lawmakers aim to make Big Tech pay for news articles accessed online.
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