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California Supreme Court Won't Let Voters Decide Tax Hikes

A controversial ballot initiative would have restricted future taxes and tax hikes in the Golden State.

Kiplinger

Inside San Quentin’s marathon club: ‘For that day they are runners, not criminals’

A new documentary takes a look at 1000 Mile Club, based out of the notorious California prison, that gives inmates a special opportunity

The Guardian - US

Yes, Biden is really running in November. But a lot of voters say they doubt it

Some people feel he's too old. Others think there's a plan afoot to swap in a more popular Democrat. There's a swirl of reasons why some people don't accept that Biden will be on the ballot this year.

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Convicted Murderer Seeks To Overturn Death Sentence In High-Profile Case

Explore the high-profile 1993 case of Polly Klaas's abduction and murder, as Richard Allen Davis seeks to overturn his death sentence amid California's exe...

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Californians clash over minimum wage law

AB 1228 went into effect on April 1, much to the dismay of business owners and Republican critics

Salon

In California and Elsewhere, Fear of Crime Drives the Surveillance State

Concerns about public safety will eventually recede, but Big Brother will still be watching.

Reason

Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?

The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.

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‘Average is awesome’: California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

After years of swinging extremes, state snowpack is at rare average of 110%, setting up good water savings account for year ahead

The Guardian - US

Minimum Wage Is Now $20 an Hour for California Fast Food Workers

The new minimum wage for fast food workers in California took effect on April 1.

Kiplinger

California Won't Let Homeowners Insurance Companies Raise Rates, so They're Leaving the State Instead

Giving the state control over insurance rates turned pricing into a Byzantine regulatory process.

Reason

Minimum Wage Laws Make for Great Politics, but Fewer Jobs

Hiking wages through law is a crowd-pleaser, but it kills employment unless you’re a robot.

Reason

The 8th-closest California statewide ballot measure since 1908

Welcome to the Friday, March 29, Brew.

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California Proposition 1 is the eighth-closest statewide ballot measure election since at least 1908, with a margin of 0.38%

California Proposition 1 was approved by a vote of 50.19% to 49.81%—a 0.38% marginas of March 26 with more than 95% of the vote accounted for. Fifteen days after the election, the Associated Press called Proposition 1 as approved. Proposition 1 joins 16 other California statewide measures decided by a…

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CA fast food workers hit with layoffs

The forthcoming law will award fast-food workers a 25 percent hourly raise, increasing their pay by four dollars

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California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

Counties must spend about two-thirds of the money from a tax enacted for mental health services on housing and programs for homeless people with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse problems.

The Guardian - US

California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis

Measure, a win for governor but criticized by disability rights advocates, will raise $6.4bn for housing and treatment facilities

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The Audi Q6 E-Tron May Also Have To Be Built In America To Satisfy Demand

The Audi Q6 is such an important new EV that it may borrow production space from the new Scout factory in South Carolina.

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California Minimum Wage Law Raises Transparency Concerns

California's new -per-hour minimum wage law for fast food workers faces controversy over a bakery exemption, raising concerns of favoritism and transpar...

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Capital & Main

Why It Is Time for Newsom and the Legislature to Get Serious About Mental Health in California

It is one of the state’s greatest health needs, companies fail to live up to their policies, and the state does not invest what is needed for enforcement.

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Former House Speaker Kevin Mccarthy Discusses California Politics

Kevin McCarthy's insights on California politics, potential races, immigration, and the upcoming election.

The Guardian - US

On the brink: California’s luxe clifftop mansions in peril after record rain

Homeowners in wealthy towns watching anxiously in face of heavy storms that have caused flash floods and coastal erosion

The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live: Sydney Sweeney hosts another underwhelming episode

The Euphoria and Anyone But You star is a committed first-time host but the writers fail yet again to bring anything interesting to the table

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Border Crisis Escalates As Migrants Continue Crossing

San Diego County faces migrant influx, Governor Newsom visits Hakuba, President Biden may announce executive orders to address border crisis.

Reason

Of Course Special Interests Shaped California's New Minimum Wage Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to allegations of favoritism only serve to underline how the entire fast food minimum wage law was a giveaway to his buddies.

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California Gov. Newsom Denies Push For Fast-Food Wage Exception

Get insights into the controversy surrounding California's fast-food minimum wage law exemption and the ongoing discussions on potential additional exemptions.

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