Fireworks cause Southern California air quality problems
The South Coast Air Quality District said poor air quality was likely through the afternoon Monday because fireworks emit high levels of particulate matter.
California sets date for recall election targeting Newsom
The election in the nation’s most populous state will be a marquee contest with national implications, watched closely as a barometer of the public mood heading toward the 2022 elections, when a closely divided Congress again will be in play.
Hate crimes surge in California but decline in Long Beach, report says
Long Beach bucked the statewide trend, with only 18 hate crimes last year, down from 23 in 2019, which was the highest number in more than a decade.
California governor to weigh budget that nixes pandemic cuts
The $262.6 billion proposal now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would restore spending cuts to public schools, colleges and universities, the courts, child support services and state worker salaries
California Democrats seek to alter recall laws as vote on Newsom approaches
Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom.
Ex-Minneapolis police officer gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd’s murder
Derek Chauvin spoke briefly before his sentencing. He offered the Floyd family condolences and said there would be “other information in the future that would be of interest.”
California to extend eviction moratorium, pay back rent for tenants
The state will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced today.
California weighs extending eviction moratorium past June
Federal eviction protections also are set to expire on June 30. California has its own that applies to more people, but it’s set to expire at the same time.
California launches new anti-human trafficking teams amid growing labor and sexual exploitation statewide
The state’s lockdown exacerbated problems with human trafficking, officials said Friday, and made it much harder for victims to escape and find housing and other services.
Need proof of your vaccination? California says you can now get it digitally
California announced it will offer residents a digital record of their coronavirus vaccination that they can use as proof they got the shot.