EnvironmentNew study finds 65% decrease in California’s fine particle pollution over 20 yearsSeptember 13, 2024 | Manola SecairaAlthough fine particle pollution has decreased statewide, researchers say historically disadvantaged communities still face disproportionate impacts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessNo sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampmentsSeptember 12, 2024More than two-dozen California cities passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances that penalize people for sleeping outside, after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed cities to crack down.
State GovernmentNewsom signs last crime bill of the yearSeptember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill rounds out a package targeted at curbing retail and property theft.
State GovernmentFirst-in-the-nation reparations bills are headed to Newsom’s desk, but not without some tensionSeptember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiEight bills passed the Legislature, while two controversial bills were pulled last minute. Lawmakers say they know how they move forward could impact the future of reparations laws both in the state and beyond its borders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe debate between Harris and Trump wasn’t close — and 4 other takeawaysSeptember 11, 2024Tuesday’s debate between the current vice president and former president was a clear contrast from the June debate that forced President Biden from the race.
State GovernmentHarris and Trump debate in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Here’s what you need to knowSeptember 9, 2024The ABC News presidential debate will be the first time Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what to expect.
State GovernmentHow Harris' past debates set her up for sparring with TrumpSeptember 9, 2024Vice President Harris has used debates as turning points throughout her political career. On Tuesday, she faces her biggest debate challenge yet.
State GovernmentCalifornia governor vetoes bill to make immigrants without legal status eligible for home loansSeptember 6, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made some immigrants without legal status eligible for loans under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers want to ban anti-union meetings at work, but will Newsom go along?September 5, 2024A bill passed by the Legislature on its last day is a top priority for California labor unions, who say “captive audience” sessions intimidate workers. Business groups say the bill violates employers’ free speech rights.
State GovernmentCalifornia constitutional expert weighs in on special sessionSeptember 5, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldState Assembly leaders convened a special session shortly after Newsom’s call to hold one. But Senate leaders say they refuse to meet this fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
