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Kindergarten could soon be mandatory for California children

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is one step closer to mandating that children attend kindergarten, a requirement that would come after droves of the state's youngest students skipped the grade during the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened learning gap concerns.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 30, 2022

George Skelton: Pour more money and planning into renewable energy — and keep Diablo Canyon running if needed

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The dust-up at the state Capitol over nuclear power is the direct result of politicians either setting unrealistic goals or failing to plan — or both.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022

California lawmakers reject bill to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Wednesday rejected legislation that would have allowed West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs to authorize weekend alcohol service until 4 a.m. at bars, nightclubs and restaurants.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022

Gavin Newsom Thinks California Is Freer Than Florida. Is He Crazy?

If Newsom wants to pick a fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, he should try a different topic.

Reason · Jul 29, 2022

After decades of failure, California dusts off controversial Delta tunnel water project

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Here we go again.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

Is Joe Biden another Jimmy Carter?

Carter's presidency was sunk by a failure to promote his own accomplishments — not because there weren't any

Salon · Jul 24, 2022

California board OKs parole of ex-Mexican Mafia killer

California parole officials have approved releasing a notorious former Mexican Mafia prison gang leader who has been cooperating with law enforcement for nearly 20 years

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

George Skelton: If Newsom sees himself as president, he should move into position to run. That's what he's doing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving into position to possibly run for president, regardless of what he says or tells himself.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2022

Long lines are back at US food banks as inflation hits high

Long lines are back at outside food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation increasingly seek handouts to feed their families

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

California built a safety net for millions of undocumented residents. Here’s how it happened

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Isabel Coronel, 76, walked into a hospital for the first time in almost 30 years last month.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022