Last-minute plan to help Californians with electric bills fails
California lawmakers' last-minute proposal to ease electric bill pain is unlikely to pass this session.
Assembly Bill 3121, which would have provided small credits, faced significant pushback and was pulled from consideration.
Gavin Newsom said he wants to help California's home insurance crisis, but details are sparse
Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to accelerate insurance market price increase reviews to address California's insurance crisis.
Warehouse Boom Focus Of New Legislation In Sacramento | KQED
On Wednesday in Sacramento, lawmakers will hold a hearing on legislation aimed at creating buffer zones between homes and huge warehouses and logistic centers where companies, like Amazon, store and distribute mountains of goods that a lot of us might order online.This is the latest development in an ongoing debate over warehouses and the health threats they might pose to people who live near them.
Last-minute plan to help Californians with electric bills fails
California lawmakers' last-minute proposal to ease electric bill pain is unlikely to pass this session.
Assembly Bill 3121, which would have provided small credits, faced significant pushback and was pulled from consideration.
Gavin Newsom said he wants to help California's home insurance crisis, but details are sparse
Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to accelerate insurance market price increase reviews to address California's insurance crisis.
Warehouse Boom Focus Of New Legislation In Sacramento | KQED
On Wednesday in Sacramento, lawmakers will hold a hearing on legislation aimed at creating buffer zones between homes and huge warehouses and logistic centers where companies, like Amazon, store and distribute mountains of goods that a lot of us might order online.This is the latest development in an ongoing debate over warehouses and the health threats they might pose to people who live near them.
Gov. Newsom vows new AI regulations after Elon Musk retweets fake Kamala Harris video
Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pass a state law against voice manipulation in campaign ads in response to Elon Musk's reposting of AI-generated fake audio.
Newsom's plan to accelerate rate hikes invites insurance companies to set their own prices,' advocacy group contends
Newsom's proposal to speed up approval of rate hikes for property insurance may cost billions for Californians.
Gavin's Just a Prick': Chris Sununu Says None of the Other Governors Can Stand Newsom
Governor Chris Sununu criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership style.
CHP stings in Oakland lead to significant jump' in arrests, firearms seized
The California Highway Patrol's increased efforts in Oakland have resulted in a significant number of arrests, vehicle recoveries, and firearm seizures, indicating a major crackdown on crime.
California Promised Health Care Workers a Higher Minimum Wage - but Will Newsom Delay It? | KQED
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall.
Walters: How California's budget morphed into a $45 billion deficit in two years
The California state budget shifted from a $97.5 billion surplus to a $44.9 billion deficit due to inaccurate revenue projections and overestimation of future revenues.
Newsom announces updated water plan amid above-average Sierra snowpack
California's end-of-season snowpack above normal at 110%
Newsom emphasizes the need for a new approach to water management due to climate-driven weather whiplash.
Californians worry about deficit, state's direction. How it affects Gavin Newsom's popularity
Most Californians see the state headed in the wrong direction and have mixed feelings about Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership.
Newsom's approval ratings have decreased since earlier this year, with more voters disapproving of his performance.
Calif. governor nixes youth tackle football ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids.
Calif. governor nixes youth tackle football ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids.
California Promised Health Care Workers a Higher Minimum Wage - but Will Newsom Delay It? | KQED
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay a $25/hr minimum wage increase for California health care workers due to budget shortfall.
Walters: How California's budget morphed into a $45 billion deficit in two years
The California state budget shifted from a $97.5 billion surplus to a $44.9 billion deficit due to inaccurate revenue projections and overestimation of future revenues.
Newsom announces updated water plan amid above-average Sierra snowpack
California's end-of-season snowpack above normal at 110%
Newsom emphasizes the need for a new approach to water management due to climate-driven weather whiplash.
Californians worry about deficit, state's direction. How it affects Gavin Newsom's popularity
Most Californians see the state headed in the wrong direction and have mixed feelings about Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership.
Newsom's approval ratings have decreased since earlier this year, with more voters disapproving of his performance.
Calif. governor nixes youth tackle football ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids.
Calif. governor nixes youth tackle football ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids.
California's Governor Accuses Trump of Open Corruption' at Climate Meeting
Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes former President Trump for meeting with fossil fuel executives for campaign contributions at a Vatican conference on climate change.
Saying the stakes could not be higher, Newsom to speak at Vatican climate summit
Gov. Newsom to speak at Vatican summit hosted by Pope Francis on climate change and democracy interconnection.
California's Governor Accuses Trump of Open Corruption' at Climate Meeting
Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes former President Trump for meeting with fossil fuel executives for campaign contributions at a Vatican conference on climate change.
Saying the stakes could not be higher, Newsom to speak at Vatican climate summit
Gov. Newsom to speak at Vatican summit hosted by Pope Francis on climate change and democracy interconnection.
Big Sur's Highway 1 to reopen Friday - ahead of schedule - after major rockfall
Big Sur's damaged section of Highway 1 is set to reopen, ahead of schedule, after being closed since March.
Caltrans has made significant repairs to restore access to tourism hot spots along the iconic roadway.
Gov. Newsom seeks faster review of insurance rate hikes. What to know
Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for a bill requiring the Insurance Department to speed up review of premium rate-hike requests to stabilize the homeowners' market in California.
Newsom touts billions in climate spending through California's cap-and-trade program
California's cap-and-trade program generates billions for environmental projects and climate action, but faces criticism for not meeting emission reduction goals.
Seeking federal aid, Gov. Newsom signs emergency proclamation for Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency to address storm-damaged roads, enables access to federal funding for repairs.
San Francisco's Population Ticks Up, and So Does California's
After three years of decline, California saw its first year of population growth in 2023 by gaining 67,000 residents, with San Francisco also experiencing a modest increase.
Newsom Announces Drop-In-the-Bucket Effort to Build 1,200 Tiny Homes for the Homeless, None of Which Will Come to SF
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled a new plan to address homelessness across the state, with $30 million in state funds going to construct 1,200 tiny homes to serve as transitional housing in four metro areas.San Francisco isn't one of them.In what could be seen as a fuck-you of sorts to his hometown, Newsom has just unveiled a plan to bring hundreds of tiny homes for the homeless to every major metro area in California except San Francisco/Oakland.
Dozens of Bay Area Cities Are Late In Getting Housing Elements Certified, and YIMBY Groups Plan to Sue
Today, February 1, is the state's deadline for cities to have their Housing Elements the planning documents that dictate overall housing construction goals which serve as contracts with the state certified.And guess what!Hundreds of towns and cities have blown the deadline.Those of us on the sidelines of these processes would not have guessed two months ago that San Francisco was going to be a gold-star student in this Housing Element process.
Multiple victims in another mass shooting in California DW 01/24/2023
CrimeUnited States of America 22 minutes ago22 minutes ago A man is in custody after he allegedly opened fire on people at two separate locations in Half Moon Bay in California.At least seven people were killed and one critically injured in two related shootings on Monday in Half Moon Bay in the US state of California.
San Francisco's Population Ticks Up, and So Does California's
After three years of decline, California saw its first year of population growth in 2023 by gaining 67,000 residents, with San Francisco also experiencing a modest increase.
Newsom Announces Drop-In-the-Bucket Effort to Build 1,200 Tiny Homes for the Homeless, None of Which Will Come to SF
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday unveiled a new plan to address homelessness across the state, with $30 million in state funds going to construct 1,200 tiny homes to serve as transitional housing in four metro areas.San Francisco isn't one of them.In what could be seen as a fuck-you of sorts to his hometown, Newsom has just unveiled a plan to bring hundreds of tiny homes for the homeless to every major metro area in California except San Francisco/Oakland.
Dozens of Bay Area Cities Are Late In Getting Housing Elements Certified, and YIMBY Groups Plan to Sue
Today, February 1, is the state's deadline for cities to have their Housing Elements the planning documents that dictate overall housing construction goals which serve as contracts with the state certified.And guess what!Hundreds of towns and cities have blown the deadline.Those of us on the sidelines of these processes would not have guessed two months ago that San Francisco was going to be a gold-star student in this Housing Element process.
Multiple victims in another mass shooting in California DW 01/24/2023
CrimeUnited States of America 22 minutes ago22 minutes ago A man is in custody after he allegedly opened fire on people at two separate locations in Half Moon Bay in California.At least seven people were killed and one critically injured in two related shootings on Monday in Half Moon Bay in the US state of California.
California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of decline
California gained population in 2023 after a three-year decline, attributed to various factors including increased mortality rates, declining birth rate, and migration patterns.
Newsom has approved three California prison closures but resists pressure to shutter more
Newsom resisted calls to close five more state prisons despite previous promises and closures.
The debate over prison closures is complex, balancing public safety with mass incarceration and political concerns.
Winter Storms Creating A Mess Across California
Another monster frigid storm front is moving through California, creating dangerous conditions in the Sierra Nevada.A blizzard warning remains in effect through early Wednesday for the Greater Lake Tahoe area and Mono County.And San Bernardino County has declared a local state of emergency, due to the amount of snow that's collected on it's mountains.
Newsom has approved three California prison closures but resists pressure to shutter more
Newsom resisted calls to close five more state prisons despite previous promises and closures.
The debate over prison closures is complex, balancing public safety with mass incarceration and political concerns.
Winter Storms Creating A Mess Across California
Another monster frigid storm front is moving through California, creating dangerous conditions in the Sierra Nevada.A blizzard warning remains in effect through early Wednesday for the Greater Lake Tahoe area and Mono County.And San Bernardino County has declared a local state of emergency, due to the amount of snow that's collected on it's mountains.
This Cal State immigration clinic provides free legal advice. It might come to a 'full stop'
The CSU Immigration Legal Services Project provides free legal assistance to thousands of students and their families, helping them obtain visas and work permits.
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting the program's budget by 75% from $7 million to $1.8 million annually.
Newsom backs 3 dam removals on California rivers. Here's where salmon may soon swim freely
Governor Gavin Newsom supports the removal of three California dams to help salmon populations, but environmental advocates are skeptical of his farmer-friendly water policies.
The plan aims to restore habitat for salmon in the Eel River, Ventura River, and Malibu Creek, which are critical resources for Native communities and the fishing economy.
Calif. governor nixes youth tackle football ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for children under 12, ending advocates' hopes of passing the bill this year.
Newsom is concerned about the health and safety of young athletes but believes an outright ban is not the solution.
The proposed ban gained momentum amid increasing concern about concussions and the rise in popularity of flag football, but faced strong opposition from parents, coaches, and kids.
How Newsom plans to fix California's projected $37.9-billion budget deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to dip into the state's rainy-day reserves and potentially delay a minimum wage increase for healthcare workers to address California's $37.9 billion deficit.
The deficit is the result of weaker than expected state revenues, delayed tax deadlines, and overspending based on inaccurate budget projections.
Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system
Proposition 1 on California's primary election ballot aims to reform the state's mental health system and create 10,000 new behavioral health beds.
The measure would redirect existing funding to expand substance abuse and mental health services, and divert 30% of that funding toward supportive housing for those with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.
Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system
Proposition 1 on California's primary election ballot aims to reform the state's mental health system and create 10,000 new behavioral health beds.
The measure would redirect existing funding to expand substance abuse and mental health services, and divert 30% of that funding toward supportive housing for those with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.
Newsom urges support for March ballot measure to reform California's mental health system
Proposition 1 on California's primary election ballot aims to reform the state's mental health system and create 10,000 new behavioral health beds.
The measure would redirect existing funding to expand substance abuse and mental health services, and divert 30% of that funding toward supportive housing for those with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.
In new year, California continues to struggle with existential issues
California is facing an immense budget deficit that adds to its existing unresolved issues.
Governor Gavin Newsom will propose his plan to close the budget gap next week.
California lawmakers finally tackle reparations. Will $68 billion budget deficit get in the way?
California lawmakers next year face huge political and financial challenges as they seriously consider reparations for Black descendants of slaves.
What Newsom, Dr. Ghaly said about transforming mental, behavioral health systems
California Governor Gavin Newsom and CHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly are working on implementing CARE Court to transform the behavioral health care system.
The CARE Court aims to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment instead of incarceration for individuals with behavioral health conditions.
Real penalty: How Newsom Has Legitimized Builder's Remedy
Governor Gavin Newsom and California's attorney general are intervening in a case over a builder's remedy project in La Canada Flintridge.
Builder's remedy is a penalty for cities that do not have a state-approved housing plan by a deadline.
Is Tesla Using Twitter As Its New Public Relations Department?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk famously dissolved the company's PR department in late 2019, becoming the first automaker without a media relations team.A lot has been said and written about that decision, which was a risky one for a company that relied on media coverage as a main driver of sales leads since it does not do traditional advertising.
Governor Newsom Unveils Plan He Hopes Will Bring Lower Gas Prices | KQED
Sky-high gas prices this year prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a new law limiting how much oil companies can charge at the pump.Newsom's proposal would put a cap on how much companies can charge for a gallon of gas and penalize those that charge more.But it doesn't include specific profit ceilings yet.
Special Session To Tackle Possible Penalties For Oil Companies In Effort To Lower Gas Prices | KQED
Oil companies spent big in California's election this year and for good reason: Governor Gavin Newsom is calling on lawmakers to take action to drive down gas prices in a state where drivers pay far more than anywhere else.Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED California's COVID Booster Numbers Slowly Improving California is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Looking Ahead to Legislature's December "Special Session" on Oil Profits
Image: California Bureau of Land Management, https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmcalifornia/33762932640Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special session of the California Legislature starting on December 5 to consider a special tax on "windfall" profits earned by the oil and gas industry over the past year.
Is Tesla Using Twitter As Its New Public Relations Department?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk famously dissolved the company's PR department in late 2019, becoming the first automaker without a media relations team.A lot has been said and written about that decision, which was a risky one for a company that relied on media coverage as a main driver of sales leads since it does not do traditional advertising.
Governor Newsom Unveils Plan He Hopes Will Bring Lower Gas Prices | KQED
Sky-high gas prices this year prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to propose a new law limiting how much oil companies can charge at the pump.Newsom's proposal would put a cap on how much companies can charge for a gallon of gas and penalize those that charge more.But it doesn't include specific profit ceilings yet.
Special Session To Tackle Possible Penalties For Oil Companies In Effort To Lower Gas Prices | KQED
Oil companies spent big in California's election this year and for good reason: Governor Gavin Newsom is calling on lawmakers to take action to drive down gas prices in a state where drivers pay far more than anywhere else.Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED California's COVID Booster Numbers Slowly Improving California is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Looking Ahead to Legislature's December "Special Session" on Oil Profits
Image: California Bureau of Land Management, https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmcalifornia/33762932640Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special session of the California Legislature starting on December 5 to consider a special tax on "windfall" profits earned by the oil and gas industry over the past year.
Fast Food Industry, Workers In Fight Over New Law | KQED
In response to stories about worker abuse in the fast food industry, last year the state legislature passed, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act.The FAST Act created a first of its kind 10 person independent council to improve labor conditions in the fast food industry.
Lawmakers Seek Answers On What Led To Skyrocketing Gas Prices | KQED
A hearing on gasoline prices in the state is scheduled to take place Wednesday afternoon in Sacramento, more than two months after Governor Gavin Newsom called for oil companies to be penalized for price gouging.The hearing before the State Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee is the first during a special session on gas prices.
San Bernardino County Struggles To Recover From Massive Snowfall | KQED
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a state of emergency for 13 California counties in response to the winter storms.San Bernardino County is covered by the Governor's declaration.There, residents in mountain communities are still trapped in their homes after more than seven feet of snow has fallen over the last few days.
Governor Newsom Says Environmental Law Needs To Be Modernized To Increase Housing
Governor Gavin Newsom says he expects to collaborate with lawmakers this year on reforms to the state's environmental review law, which has been used repeatedly by opponents of development to block construction.The California Environmental Quality Act, which was signed into law in 1970, aimed to ensure that the environmental impact of a project is taken into account.
Video: President Biden Tours Storm-Ravaged Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties, Announces More Relief Funds
President Joe Biden touched down in Santa Clara County just before noon, toured the wreckage in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and Capitola, and announced more relief funds in a speech that's already posted online.We're now three weeks into what has become a parade of nine atmospheric river storms, and California has suffered at least 21 known deaths (plus the still-missing five-year-old boy believed to have been swept away in the Paso Robles floods).
Newsom Surveys Flood Damage In Santa Cruz County | KQED
Governor Gavin Newsom toured Capitola Village near Santa Cruz Tuesday, surveying the flood damage to small businesses there hit hard by storm surges.Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Biggest Threat To Santa Barbara County Has Passed For Now In Santa Barbara County, cleanup is underway now that evacuation orders have been lifted.
Storm Forces Montecito Residents To Evacuate Five Years After Deadly Mudslides | KQED
The entire town of Montecito has been evacuated.The order comes exactly five years to the day after a deadly mudslide destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes there after rain washed out a wildfire burn scar.Part of Santa Barbara and the nearby communities of Carpenteria and Summerland were also ordered to evacuate yesterday.Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED Where Might California See Budget Cuts This Year?
Historic Rainfall Is Especially Tough On The Unhoused | KQED
Governor Gavin Newsom holds his inaugural celeb ration in Sacramento later this morning.As KQED Politics Editor Scott Shafer reports, it's no accident that Newsom chose January 6th to do it.McCarthy Still Unable To Secure Speaker Vote Central Valley congressman Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the speaker's gavel for a third day as the House of Representatives held an 11th round of voting in Washington on Thursday.
Housing Element Drama Update: SF Still Set To Be 22,000 Units Short on State-Mandated Goal
A looming state requirement that San Francisco present plans to build 82,000 housing units is starting to hit crunch time, and right now our best-case scenario is stuck at shy of 60,000 units.We still have about two more months of left over the extremely boring but nonetheless very high stakes drama known as the San Francisco Housing Element, a requirement that the city submit a credible plan to have 82,000 new housing units built by the year 2031.
In Goodwill Gesture, Gavin Newsom Sending More Than 60 State Police to Republican Convention
Governor Newsom is sending California law enforcement officers to provide security at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.