Expired Unemployment Boost, EDD Debacles Sink Jobless CaliforniansNovember 12, 2020As the pandemic drags on into the winter, EDD blunders and slim unemployment benefits have left jobless Californians virtually fending for themselves.
Oregon Posts Workplace Outbreaks, California Has No Such PlanNovember 12, 2020Oregon led with transparency in reporting workplace outbreaks. California shields businesses so as not to shame them. The distinction has workers and public health experts worried.
With Some 4 Million Ballots To Go, What Are The Odds That Big California Races Swing?November 8, 2020Taken at face value, the roughly 4 million remaining ballots would represent about 25% of the total turnout in the state. That’s a slightly smaller than the 30% that remained after the 2016 general election or the 38% in 2018.
State GovernmentHere’s Why Election Officials Say No Need To Hand Deliver Mail BallotOctober 24, 2020California election officials assure voters their ballot is safe in drop boxes and the mail, yet some voters are hand delivering anyway.
State GovernmentHow Would Prop. 15 Impact California’s Housing Crisis?October 17, 2020Some experts are concerned higher taxes on commercial properties will incentivize cash-strapped cities to favor retail over housing. One analysis suggests Prop. 15 could be a housing boon, though.
State GovernmentGoodbye ‘Banana Smash’ Cigarillos: Governor Quickly Signs Bill To Ban Flavored TobaccoAugust 29, 2020The new law, aimed at keeping flavored tobacco products away from youth, was cast by opponents as being discriminatory against African American smokers who favor menthol cigarettes.
State GovernmentNewsom, Lawmakers Strike Pandemic Eviction Deal. Here’s What You Need To KnowAugust 28, 2020The proposed deal has some eviction protection provisions for tenants, but no rent forgiveness. Proponents of the bill insist that it’s a stopgap measure meant to help Californians in need until — they hope — federal aid comes through.
Court Bans 'Abusive' Spiking, But Sticks With Pension ProtectionsJuly 31, 2020Thursday's ruling gives counties the right to prevent “abuse of the pension system,” but stops short of ending a half-century of precedent. “It’s probably great news for pension lawyers.”
Coronavirus Pandemic Puts A Spotlight On Stockton’s Guaranteed Income ExperimentJuly 30, 2020Mayors for a Guaranteed Income is the brainchild of Michael Tubbs, the 29-year-old mayor of Stockton.
Colleges Are Walking Back Reopening Plans — But Can They Keep Campus Employees Safe?July 25, 2020As California colleges rethink their back-to-school plans amid a statewide spike in coronavirus cases, it’s not just their students they need to worry about protecting.
