Alameda, CA — With the support of grassroots leaders, former State Controller, Board of Equalization member, and California budget director, Betty Yee, today, officially launched her campaign for governor. Citing …
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At 1:13pm Saturday, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an 18-year-old male who reported that he and his 21-year-old brother had been attacked by a …
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SACRAMENTO, CA – Hate littering, or distributing flyers, posters, or symbols with hateful messaging targeting protected communities, has become more prevalent in recent years. These forms of propaganda have rapidly …
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SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo and co-authors Assembly Members Carlos Villapudua, Mike Gipson, and Juan Alanis held a press conference to unveil Assembly Bill (AB) 1990, The Secured Transactions and …
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Bill Would Authorize New Civil Penalties for State Housing Law Violations
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced his sponsorship of a bill authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) that would enhance the Attorney General’s ability to seek civil penalties …
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Bill Would Allow Cities to Increase Sales Tax Beyond California Cap
by CC Newsby CC NewsA bill by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) would allow cities to increase its sales tax beyond the state cap—if their citizens approve. The statewide tax rate is 7.25%. In …
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Bills Aim to Make it Easier to Convert Commercial Buildings to Housing
by CC Newsby CC News(Sacramento, CA) – Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) announced the introduction of two bills that seek to make it easier to provide more housing across California. Sponsored by Central …
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California’s Cap-and-Trade Program Continues to Benefit PG&E Customers through the California Climate Credit OAKLAND, Calif. — In April, more than five million Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will …
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Bill Sets Guidelines for Active Shooter Drills in California Schools
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, CA)– Active shooter drills have sadly become a new normal in schools across the country following several tragic mass shooting events. However, a continued push for students and staff to …
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Bill to Provide Taxpayer Funded Legal Services to Criminal Illegal Immigrants Pulled
by CC Newsby CC NewsA bill that would have provided taxpayer funded legal services to criminal illegal immigrants was pulled from committee hours before the hearing. The bill that began to get much “heat” …
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California DOJ Releases 2023 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Program Annual Report
by CC Newsby CC NewsDOJ seized 1,443 firearms through the APPS program, including 88 ghost guns DOJ contacted more individuals than ever before — more than 25,000 SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today …
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SAN FRANCISCO — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make …
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SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher and Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting records from his office to shed light on the origin …
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Garamendi Finalizes $13.5 Million For Local Projects in Government Funding Package
by CC Newsby CC NewsWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to finalize $13,502,031 in community project funding that he previously secured for local affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and social services projects …
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Podcast: Instant Reaction to California Primary With Allen Payton
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn this episode, Allen Payton of the Antioch Herald joins me to discuss the California Primary Elections, specifically those impacting the residents of Contra Costa County. After Tuesdays results, Antioch …
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OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, today sent a letter to Meta expressing deep concern regarding the increase in account takeovers and …
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers. In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted …
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Bill Giving Law Enforcement Option to Give Officer Termination Specifics Signed into Law
by CC Newsby CC NewsLast week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 400, which aims to increase transparency by allowing law enforcement to voluntarily share why an officer was terminated. Senator Aisha Wahab announced the …
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830,000 Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Die from Gas Bubble Disease in Klamath River
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that fall-run Chinook salmon fry released for the first time from its Fall Creek Fish Hatchery in Siskiyou County are presumed …
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Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson issued a statement expressing concerns over school boards targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs as one of the first to be defunded. According to the release: …
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Bill Stops State Hospital Patients With Violent Criminal History From Being Released Without Supervision
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, CA – In response to a violent stabbing that occurred in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced AB 2475 — a bill that stops people who …
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California State Parks Anticipates Impressive Spring Wildflower Blooms in Desert State Parks
by CC Newsby CC NewsSACRAMENTO, Calif. – This spring, California’s desert state parks could potentially be adorned with a sea of rainbow colors as the wildflower season is expected to be an impressive one, …
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Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced a new bill that targets buyers of sex-trafficking. This bill seeks to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage …
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As California enters the last month of the traditional snow season, snowpack is near average in most regions SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the …
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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis officially announced his public safety bill package for the 2024 legislative year. “I am proud of the work that my team and I are doing …