California counties siphon Social Security benefits from some foster kidsJuly 24, 2022California counties regularly take the Social Security benefits of foster youth who are disabled or whose parents have died. Advocates say it amounts to children paying for their own foster care.
Some COVID orphans in California will get financial helpJuly 24, 2022In California, 32,000 children under 18 have experienced the death of a parent or primary caregiver from COVID-19. The state has set aside $100 million for trust funds for children who are in low-income families to access when they turn 18.
State GovernmentNewsom signs first-in-nation bill allowing residents to sue makers, sellers of illegal assault weaponsJuly 22, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe Democratic governor lauded the legislation as “perhaps the most impactful thing” the state has done to prevent gun violence, though experts say it will likely face legal challenges.
After two year hiatus, fairgoers brave the heat, celebrate family traditions at California State FairJuly 22, 2022 | Chris NicholsFamilies, some with young children who have never experienced the fair, braved triple-digit temperatures while enjoying the food, games, livestock exhibits and other attractions.
Live updates: Committee focuses 8th hearing on what Trump did for 187 mins. on Jan. 6July 21, 2022This is the final hearing planned so far for the summer but the committee has left the door open for additional hearings to be scheduled.
Food trucks in Stockton could face tougher rules, enforcementJuly 21, 2022 | Rich IbarraThe city is looking at new rules for the trucks, including possibly preventing them from parking within 100 feet of brick-and-mortar restaurants and more fines if they do not relocate after a few hours.
EnvironmentCalifornia poised to restrict bee-killing pesticidesJuly 20, 2022California is acting later than many states in regulating neonicotinoids, but its rules would be among the nation’s most extensive. They would change how growers kill pests on nuts, citrus and other fruit crops.
Davis votes to bring back electric bikes and scooters after banning during pandemicJuly 20, 2022 | Steve MilneUC Davis still needs to approve them on-campus after City Council voted to pave the way for a pilot program that would bring rental e-bikes and e-scooters back this fall.
Stockton residents will have to cut water usage by 20%July 20, 2022 | Rich IbarraThe city has declared a Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency, which will limit when and often residents can water lawns, wash cars and other water-using activities.
Newsom’s bid to make textbooks free delayed in community colleges central officeJuly 19, 2022State gave community colleges $115 million last year
