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What’s next if Roe v. Wade falls? More than half of states expected to ban or restrict abortion

If the Supreme Court’s conservative majority affirms the leaked decision overturning abortion rights in the U.S., the effects would be sweeping for 40 million women in more than two dozen states where Republican-led legislatures have been eagerly awaiting the repudiation of the right to terminate a pregnancy.

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Caruso donated to politicians opposing abortion in the past. Will that matter to L.A. voters?

Abortion became an unlikely issue in the Los Angeles mayor's race this week after a draft Supreme Court opinion published Monday by Politico appeared to show that the nation's highest court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times

California will be ‘a beacon of hope’ for out-of-state abortion seekers, say leaders

SACRAMENTO — Defiant California leaders stood ready Tuesday to protect residents and nonresidents alike from any federal rollbacks of abortion rights, though they could face significant challenges in expanding the state’s capacity to serve as a haven for those arriving from outside its borders.

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States prepare for patchwork of abortion laws

WASHINGTON — In the hours after news leaked of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would reverse long-standing precedent for the right to an abortion, crowds began to gather around the Supreme Court.

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California’s new drought rules: will they be enough to halt the ‘alarming challenges’ ahead?

As dry conditions prevail, the state is restricting outdoor watering while exploring other avenues of water

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California is working to add abortion access to its constitution

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the proposed amendment following the leak of a federal Supreme Court opinion indicating Roe v. Wade will be overturned.

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Why are gas prices still so high? And what's up with those rebate checks?

For the last two months, Eric Simpson has been facing a dilemma: go surfing, or save gas for his commute?

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Michael Hiltzik: It's time to kill this useless and costly desalination project

When it comes to wasteful, overpriced and ill-considered proposals to address California's water supply issues, it's hard to know where to start.

Los Angeles Times

States prepare for patchwork of abortion laws - Roll Call

The leaked draft decision has mobilized lawmakers, advocacy groups and others scrambling with how to protect or limit abortion access.

Roll Call

With Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance, California gears up for a fight

California officials and abortion providers spoke out Monday night against a purported draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that was leaked to Politico and seemed to signal that the nation’s highest court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade — a move that would allow states to outlaw abortion.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom, lawmakers want California Constitution to explicitly protect abortion rights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a swift response to news that the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the nation's landmark abortion rights protections, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced Monday night they will ask voters in November to place permanent protections for the procedure in the California Constitution.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Rob Bonta has earned a full term as California attorney general

Rob Bonta was appointed California attorney general barely a year ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy left by the departure of Xavier Becerra to become U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. Because Bonta was not elected, because his record in one of the state’s most important positions…

Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: It's time to stop spinning our wheels on gas price relief and head in a different direction

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators have been spinning their wheels for months on gas price relief. They should get the vehicle moving or abandon it.

Los Angeles Times

Adults over 50 now qualify for Medi-Cal in California regardless of immigration status

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that, beginning May 1, the state’s low-income health insurance would extend full coverage to all qualifying people who are 50 or older, regardless of immigration status.

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Tech titans want the richest Californians to pay for pandemic preparedness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gabe Bankman-Fried, a former Wall Street trader, has raised $12 million from a cryptocurrency trading firm founded by his brother, Sam Bankman-Fried. Dustin Moskovitz, a billionaire who roomed with Mark Zuckerberg in college and helped found Facebook in 2004, funds a nonprofit with his wife that has…

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Desalination project should be approved by California Coastal Commission, Gov. Gavin Newsom says

Citing California’s worsening drought conditions, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged the California Coastal Commission to give final approval in two weeks for construction of a new $1.4 billion desalination plant on the state’s coastline.

Los Angeles Times

California promised to close its last nuclear plant. Now Newsom is reconsidering

LOS ANGELES — With the threat of power shortages looming and the climate crisis worsening, Gov. Gavin Newsom may attempt to delay the long-planned closure of California’s largest electricity source: the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant.

Los Angeles Times

Financial shortfalls hamper college dreams. Here's what can help California students

Yajun Chen is an A student, but may turn down the University of California for a community college. Eric Xie-McCarthy achieved a 4.6 GPA in a rigorous course load, but had to consider forgoing a rich residential experience at his top choice, UC Berkeley, to save money and commute to…

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Millions of Californians would get $200 cash rebates for soaring gas prices under Democrats' plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of California families would receive cash rebates of $200 per person under a plan unveiled Thursday by state Senate Democrats, with additional boosts to those enrolled in government assistance programs and subsidies provided to small businesses that could be extended for a decade.

Los Angeles Times

California’s malpractice payouts would rise under a deal to avoid a costly ballot fight

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Cash payments in California medical malpractice cases would go up for the first time in nearly five decades under a deal between rival interest groups announced Wednesday that avoids a costly battle at the ballot box in November.

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Amid US abortion crackdown, California seeks to be a ‘sanctuary’

If Roe v Wade falls, 26 states are likely to ban abortion and millions will need to cross state lines to access care.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom's 'CARE Court' homelessness plan faces new questions before first hearing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Battle lines have emerged in the debate over Gov. Gavin Newsom's far-reaching and controversial effort to provide court-ordered treatment for homeless individuals with severe mental illness, with Democrats and local government officials divided as the plan faces its first public hearing Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

California's biggest election this year could be the race for attorney general

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The most contentious and closely watched California election in 2022 is likely to be the race for attorney general, where voters will choose in June from the liberal incumbent who was appointed to the job last year, three unheralded challengers and an openly gay career prosecutor whose…

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California mental health court won't help homeless, advocates say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to create a civil court system to compel treatment for people suffering from serious untreated mental illness, saying it's time for the state to "take some damn responsibility to implement our ideals."

Los Angeles Times

California GOP endorses Brian Dahle for governor despite controversy over payment to party

The California Republican Party endorsed state Sen. Brian Dahle for governor on Sunday, a contentious battle among four candidates that took multiple rounds of ballots to reach the 60% threshold required for the party nod.

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