State GovernmentNewsom nominates first Latina to California Supreme CourtFebruary 15, 2022Patricia Guerrero, a daughter of immigrants, would become the high court’s first Latina — significant in a state court system where Latinos are underrepresented.
State GovernmentWhy is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again?February 13, 2022The proposal would require landlords to keep units for at least five years before using a state law to evict renters. Supporters say it would help preserve affordable housing amid a historic shortage.
State GovernmentFormer Stockton mayor launches nonprofit to end poverty in CaliforniaFebruary 12, 2022Michael Tubbs, who now serves as an economic advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, announces a new nonprofit called End Poverty In California (EPIC) to advocate for statewide policies to reduce the wealth gap.
State GovernmentNew COVID sick leave would leave out at least 1 in 4 California workersFebruary 8, 2022California lawmakers’ plan to bring back COVID supplemental paid sick leave, but it won’t cover small business workers.
State GovernmentCalifornia will reward volunteering college students with aid — but spend half the money on overheadFebruary 7, 2022A new California volunteer financial aid program for college students is using less than half of its budgeted money on actual student aid. Should this money support an expensive volunteer program or go to students directly?
EnvironmentHas California’s landmark law cleaned communities’ dirty air?February 2, 2022California’s environmental justice law is supposed to clean the air for 15 hot spot communities, home to almost 4 million people. But after more than 4 years and $1 billion, it’s still impossible to say whether it’s worked.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom was the face of legal cannabis in California. Can he fix its problems?February 1, 2022The governor championed the ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. The struggling legal cannabis industry is now calling on him to cut state taxes, but his office says the solution isn’t that simple.
On the street: Omicron surge strains California police agenciesJanuary 29, 2022Since the surge began in December, some smaller law enforcement agencies have been forced to increase overtime, reduce services and reroute non-emergency calls to online portals.
State GovernmentOmicron slammed California’s workforce. Was there another way?January 29, 2022Tighter mask rules and increased vaccination rates could have made a difference, but omicron was going to be a problem no matter what.
Health CareWhat’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses?January 26, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
