California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced March 19 a ballot initiative that would raise more than $3 billion to provide lodging and treatment to homeless people with mental illness and drug addictions. “It’s unacceptable, what we’re dealing with at scale now in the state of California, not only in terms of what’s happening on the streets…
Newsom Proposes Multibillion Bond to Treat California’s Addicted, Mentally Ill Amid Homeless Crisis
California Bill Would Boost Investment in the State
Commentary The key to economic growth is investment in new businesses and jobs. But all investments are risks. You might make a lot of money—or lose it all. The way to boost investments is to reduce risks. One way to do so is to cut taxes to boost profits. That’s the idea behind Assembly Bill…
California Lawmakers Seek to Speed Up Power Line Construction
California legislators are proposing measures to speed up the process of building new electrical transmission lines to help the state deliver renewable energy and meet its aggressive renewable energy goals. The state Senate will be the first chamber to consider two bills—Senate Bill (SB) 420 and SB 619—aimed at streamlining the regulatory process of building…
Southern California Hit by More Rainfall Amid Growing Damages From Flooding
California was hit by another winter storm starting March 20—its 12th since December—adding to more closures and damage for the already water-logged state. In Southern California, a second sinkhole in the courtyard of the Coyote Village condo complex in La Habra, Orange County, continued to cause concern after soggy ground atop a storm channel covered with…
California Bill Would Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills to Out-of-State Patients
California legislators have introduced a bill that would protect the state’s doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states as well as other protections including those related to so-called “gender-affirming care.” State Senate Bill 345, introduced last month by state Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), would allow doctors to provide and dispense abortion and…
Another Former Trans Teen to Sue Medical Provider Over Double Mastectomy at 13
A California woman who once identified as transgender and had both of her healthy breasts removed when she was 13 years old is taking legal action against the doctors and medical provider that performed or approved the surgery. The Dhillon Law Group and LiMandri & Jonna LLP, in conjunction with the Center for American Liberty,…
The Role of Newsom’s Diversity Mandates in SVB’s Failure
Commentary In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, many are questioning whether the bank was distracted by woke policies over its core mission of protecting depositors’ money. A lot of evidence has already come to light that it did. We must also examine the role California Governor Gavin Newsom played in the bank’s…
California Budget Deficit Threatens Financial Aid Expansion: State Legislative Analyst
The expansion of financial aid for California’s college and university students may not happen next year as planned due to insufficient revenue, according to state analysts. Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged in his 2022-23 fiscal year budget to expand access and eligibility to Cal Grant, the state’s financial aid program for college and university students, beginning…
California County to Sue State for Changing Squaw Valley’s Name
Naomi Singh grew up a Wuksachi tribal member in Squaw Valley, a rural unincorporated town in central California. Her roots go back at least four generations. The valley surrounding her is rich in Native American history and home to many different tribes and native communities. But, a treaty broken nearly two centuries ago has left…
A Victory for California Gig Workers
Commentary I’m a gig worker. Freelance-writer division. The Epoch Times and other publications pay me for each piece I write. Especially at age 67, I like it a lot. I work from home with crucial help from my little Pomeranian, Ollie. He makes sure I get up and walk instead of staring at a screen…
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