Let's talk about what's happening in California. Voters there just agreed on Proposition 36, which means repeat shoplifters and drug offenders could face tougher penalties. This changes a law from 2014 that made nonviolent crimes less severe. Cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco saw shoplifting
In a landslide vote, California residents have given their stamp of approval to Proposition 36, a measure designed to crack down on repeat theft and fentanyl dealing. Early polls had shown overwhelming support, and when the final votes were tallied, around 70% of voters were in favor. The propositio
Imagine you're in California, and you're part of the 14 million people who rely on Medi-Cal for healthcare. Now, let's talk about Proposition 35. This isn't just another proposition; it's a big deal because it's about making a tax on managed healthcare plans permanent. Why? Well, this tax has been a
In a surprising turn of events, California wildlife officials have discovered a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans in bats across five counties. This fungus is linked to white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed millions of bats in North America. While no bats have shown symptoms yet, t
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a hotly debated artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill. Tech firms opposed this bill, fearing it might cause AI companies to leave California and slow down innovation. Newsom wants to create guidelines for Generative AI – which can generate text, ph
Imagine a whopping $880 million payout by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to 1, 353 victims of clergy sexual abuse. This isn't your average settlement; it's the largest of its kind. The abuse stretches back decades, with the incidents happening as far back as 30 to 50 years ago. If you're wondering h
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, claiming the regulator blocked more rocket launches due to Musk's political views. The commission, which oversees coastal development, voted against increasing launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX alleges th
California is expensive, and making ends meet as a low-wage worker is tough. Victor Moreno, an advocate at The Street Level Health Project, has seen firsthand how hard it is. He's worked in the food industry for years and knows the struggles of his coworkers. They can't afford the basics with their
Starting this Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of low-paid health care workers in California will see a significant increase in their wages. The state has introduced a new law that will gradually raise their pay to at least $25 an hour over the next decade. Workers at smaller, independent health fac
California, the nation's top dairy producer, is grappling with an increase in bird flu cases. Five more suspected cases were reported, adding to the six already confirmed by the California Department of Public Health. Experts are worried because the H5N1 virus, known as bird flu, has been spreading
