Newsom sweeps LA homeless encampment After issuing an executive order citing a SCOTUS decision on homelessness, the California governor is cracking down Salon · Aug 9, 2024
California celebrates arrival of first pandas from China in decades Governor declares the day California Panda Day as ‘gentle and lovable’ Yun Chuan and Xin Bao make San Diego debut The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024
What's black and white and fuzzy all over? It's 2 giant pandas, debuting at San Diego Zoo The two giant pandas sent from China to the United States earlier this year are making their public debut at the San Diego Zoo The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Prefab Temporary Housing Might Soon Shelter Unhoused Californians Small, less-expensive readymade homes could buy time as the state continues to struggle with homelessness and high building costs. Capital & Main · Aug 8, 2024
First giant pandas sent from China in decades make their debut at San Diego Zoo Yun Chuan and Xin Bao spent the summer acclimatizing to their new habitat, where they will live for ten years The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
No Muslims In My Backyard? Plus: Kamala Harris doubles down on rent control, Gavin Newsom issues a new executive order on housing, and the natural tendency to keep adding more regulation. Reason · Aug 6, 2024
Los Angeles authorities unanimously vote to oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom order to remove homeless encampments In 2023, there were more than 180,000 homeless people in the state of California, representing nearly 30% of all homelessness in America Latin Times · Aug 6, 2024
Mega investors, crypto and tech bros: Why Vance and Harris’s San Francisco ties hold the key to the election The candidates, ideas, and vibes of this election are deeply tied to the San Francisco Bay Area. What does this tell us about how the election will shake out? Io Dodds and Josh Marcus report from the 2024 election’s unlikely power center The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2024
Lunch at the Library Feeds Needy California Students Despite Slashed Budget Summer meal program for food insecure students was initially cut under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal. Capital & Main · Aug 2, 2024
California ramps up removal of homeless encampments after US supreme court ruling The Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, last week issued an executive order calling for a crackdown across the state The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2024
California Firefighters Battle Largest Blaze Amid Evacuations And Progress California's Park Fire challenges firefighters as it becomes the largest wildfire of the year, threatening communities and prompting evacuations. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather Fire crews are working to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024
Democrats Question Kamala Harris' 2024 Candidacy Amid Rising Doubts Despite her extensive political experience, including her roles as U.S. Senator from California and Attorney General, Harris has not fully alleviated concerns within the Democratic Party. International Business Times · Jul 29, 2024
California wild fire scorches 360,000 acres - an area larger than Phoenix A man accused of pushing burning car into gully has been arrested on suspicion of intentional arson The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024
International Business Times · Jul 29, 2024 Mark Kelly Leads As Kamala Harris' Potential VP Pick: New Survey The poll shows that Kelly holds a net favorability rating of +10 among Americans, with 22 percent viewing him favorably and 12 percent unfavorably.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2024 Donald Trump accused of falsely vilifying migrants for surge in US fentanyl deaths Former head of US border security says claim ‘terribly misleading’ and statistics show nine of 10 convicted traffickers are US citizens
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024 Cooler temperatures bring relief as Park fire explodes in California Intensity and dramatic spread have led to unwelcome comparisons to 2018 Camp fire, which killed 85 people
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024 Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom's order A day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to start clearing homeless encampments on state land, including lots under freeways, the homeless people living in these encampments are wondering where else they could go
Fortune · Jul 26, 2024 Newsom’s call to sweep homeless encampments caught the eye of a Silicon Valley billionaire But Vinod Khosla is dealing with his own housing woes, and has been for years.
International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024 Newsom Imlements Ban On Homeless Encampments; Orders Start Of Removal Of Structures Gov. Newsom has issued an order that empowers state agencies to clear homeless encampments.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 Gov. Newsom passed a new executive order on homeless encampments. Here's what it means California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies “to move urgently to address dangerous” homeless encampments and clear them from state land while giving local governments the authority to do the same
Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024 Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century Antonio Villaraigosa announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election after finishing third in 2018
Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024 Florida county votes to restrict cellphone usage in schools to reduce 'distractions' The measure will go into effect when the school year begins in August
Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024 California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments in the state "Now more excuses. We've provided the time. We've provided the funds. Now it's time for locals to do their job," the governor said
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Gavin Newsom orders California to remove homeless encampments after Supreme Court ruling Executive order cannot force local officials to remove homeless encampements but provides guidance for those that choose to