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With Environmental Regulatory Reform, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Finally Does Something Substantial

Without Newsom's efforts, major reforms to California's stifling environmental laws would have died on the vine.

Reason · Jul 4, 2025

California orders bars to provide lids after spate of drink spiking

California law now requires bars or nightclubs to offer lids to customers amid a recent increase in drink spiking.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

AI Bots in California Steal Over $10 Million in Federal Financial Aid

A scam that uses AI to “enroll” in community colleges to pocket student aid has skyrocketed in the Golden State and across the nation.

Reason · Apr 30, 2025

Hundreds of Cheesecake Factory Workers Owed $1 Million in Stolen Wages. California Claims It Can't Locate Them

Just 42 of the more than 500 janitors have received their part of the settlement, leaving nearly $700,000 in unclaimed state accounts.

Latin Times · Oct 4, 2024

California voters could get to vote on toughening charges for some crimes

Proposition 47 reduced penalties for certain non-violent offenses, but public support has waned after retail thefts

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2024

California's Leaders Still Ignoring State Pension Debt

California has just 72 percent of the assets needed to make payments to retired public workers, many of whom get to collect six-figure annual payments.

Reason · May 10, 2024

Problems With Mass Transit Won't Be Solved With More Money

The transit systems we're supposed to hop aboard ultimately operate as jobs programs for government workers.

Reason · Apr 28, 2023