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‘I’ll bring my hair gel’: Newsom challenges DeSantis to debate

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom challenged his Florida counterpart, Ron DeSantis, to a televised debate, escalating his criticism of Republican governors’ mass transport of migrants to liberal bastions as “reprehensible” and possibly illegal.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2022

California's Gavin Newsom challenges Florida's Ron DeSantis to debate

The challenge comes amid DeSantis' decision to send nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.

Axios · Sep 17, 2022

'This is not the end': LA advocates say veto doesn't shut door to safe injection sites

LOS ANGELES — In the sweltering heat, activist Soma Snakeoil gripped the microphone and led the crowd outside Los Angeles City Hall in a chant.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2022

California taxpayers are set to receive gas refunds beginning next month

After several months of waiting, Californians who qualify for the state's gas price relief program could begin seeing payments in October.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022

DeSantis could be charged with kidnap after moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

California Governor Gavin Newsom asks DoJ to ‘investigate whether the alleged fraudulent inducement would support charges of kidnapping under relevant state laws’

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

Editorial: California bill can limit role of racism in the criminal justice system

It’s hardly news that Black Americans are overrepresented in prison. Nationwide, Black people are locked up in state prison at a rate of 1,240 per 100,000 residents, as compared with 261 whites. That’s 4.8 times greater incarceration of Black than white people, based on 2019 data from the U.S. Bureau…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022

Newsom calls for US inquiry into DeSantis and migrant flight to Martha’s Vineyard

Gov. Gavin Newsom called Thursday for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to fly several immigrant families to Martha’s Vineyard.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

California 1st with law protecting children's online privacy

A new law in California will require companies that provide online services to protect children's privacy

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Hundreds of places have removed ‘squaw’ from name. Why not the town in Fresno County?

FRESNO, Calif. — The rural town of Squaw Valley in eastern Fresno County is now facing federal, state and local efforts to change its name as part of a national push to remove the word “squaw” from places across the United States.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022