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California Gov. Gavin Newsom broadens drought order — but again stops short of mandatory urban water cutbacks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, acknowledging the severity of the drought, ordered California cities and other local water agencies Monday to reduce their water usage and tighten their conservation rules.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme Court

The first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court has been sworn in as officials praised the historic elevation of appellate judge Patricia Guerrero to the state’s highest court

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

All Los Angeles first-graders now have a college savings account. Will families use them?

A new program is providing all first-graders enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District — an estimated 31,000 students — with a free college savings account.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Anita Chabria: Christian nationalists are behind LGBTQ+ laws. California isn't immune

LOS ANGELES -- When more than 100 Walt Disney Co. workers walked out of their Burbank offices to protest the companies lackluster opposition to Florida's unforgivable "don't say gay," law this week, it seemed like a heartening example of California rising to its reputation as a beacon of inclusivity and…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022

California groundbreaking set for largest wildlife crossing

Groundbreaking is set in California for next month on what's billed as the world’s largest wildlife crossing

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022

California may give residents $400 rebate to offset record fuel prices

The governor has proposed giving drivers in the state $400 debit cards and giving transit agencies $750m to cover bus or train fares

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2022

Should rich Californians get gas price, inflation relief? Newsom, Democrats weigh options

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California leaders all agree that residents need some kind of relief from inflation and soaring gasoline prices — but who should qualify? Drivers? Those in lower income brackets? All taxpayers?

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Abortion access in California: What to know about the system, costs and resources

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been more than six months since Texas enacted a near-ban on abortions, and California is catching a glimpse of how such decisions, state by state, can affect its role in providing the service to people living outside the state.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Editorial: No, the richest Californians don’t need a gas or grocery rebate

It’s a near certainty that California will dole out some kind of financial relief for residents dealing with soaring prices for gas, groceries and other living expenses. From Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom to Democratic and Republican legislative leaders, there’s almost universal agreement that the state should use some of its…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 24, 2022

Newsom's gas price relief would send $400 payments to California vehicle owners

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday released the long awaited details of his tax refund plan to send $400 to Californians for each registered vehicle, a move that would put more money in the pockets of families who own more cars — even the state's wealthiest residents — and exclude those…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2022