New California school data project fulfills campaign promise Newsom made | Dan Walters

Gavin Newsom can — and should — be faulted for making campaign promises six years ago that he must have known were impossible to achieve, such as his vows to create single-payer health care and build 3.5 million new housing units. When reminded of them …

Swarm of teens physically, verbally harass couple, loot Southern California Ralphs

A large group of teenagers on bikes were caught on cellphone cameras looting a Ralphs, releasing pepper spray in the Los Angeles store before turning their attention on a married couple, hurling insults and rocks at their vehicle, terrifying the two men. …

California Gives $25 Gift Cards To Boost Bird Flu Testing

Refinery safety rules in California face rollback after industry settlement

More than a decade after a catastrophic refinery fire sickened thousands, California regulators are weighing a rollback of key safety reforms under a legal settlement with oil lobbyists. Jim Morris and Molly Peterson report for Public Health Watch. In …

Supreme Court weighs whether fuel producers can sue over California’s clean car rules

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether fuel companies can challenge California’s clean vehicle standards, a case that could undermine the state’s authority to limit car emissions. Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill. In short: The court is …

California Democrats take aim at renter late fees, energy bills with affordability package

Wildlife Returns to Site of Devastating Southern California Wildfire

Four months after the disastrous Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California, wildlife is making a comeback.  Trail cameras have captured mountain lions, coyotes, deer, squirrels, quail, and owls in the footprint of the fire. Heavy rains have turned …

Commercial Rock Crab Fishery Opens from California/Oregon Border to Humboldt Bay

Rock Crab by CDFW Press release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): Following a recommendation from state health agencies, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the reopening of the commercial rock crab …

New Management and Prices for Parking Services at California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport (ACV)

California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Press release from the County of Humboldt: As part of the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport’s (ACV) recent parking lot renovation and expansion, the Humboldt County Department of …

California lawmakers push new bill to tighten rent control

Bay Area lawmakers are throwing their support behind a new state bill to tighten rent control, a proposal cheered by tenant advocates but met with fierce resistance from landlord groups across California. Assembly Bill 1157, dubbed the Affordable Rent Act, …