gavin newsom California’s water problems and a state prison closure doom an already dying rural town By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | May 30, 2023 The state’s inmate population has dropped from some 160,000 people a dozen years ago to about 96,000 today.
Elections U.S. Senate hopefuls sweet-talk Democratic faithful By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 30, 2023 Party delegates and elected leaders also honored former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
California Gov. Newsom and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care funds By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | May 30, 2023 The money comes from fining Californians who go without health insurance.
California Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate By Ronnie Cohen | KFF Health News | May 30, 2023 Modeling suggests expanding routine mammography might avert deaths, but risk of false positives prompts calls for a more personalized approach.
City Housing Element Update | State reviewers ask for additional analysis By City of Piedmont | May 26, 2023 The hoped-for May 31 certification won't be met, pushing the timeline back as city waits out another 60-day review period.
City Residents share crime concerns at Piedmont Public Safety Committee meeting By Exedra Staff | May 26, 2023 Police chief gives update on crime trends and safety measures residents should take.
wildfires Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help By Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders’ access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.
Housing Corporate landlord Blackstone’s buying spree alarms tenants: ‘I only earn enough to pay the rent’ By Alejandro Lazo and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 Two years ago, Blackstone bought 66 relatively low-rent apartment buildings in San Diego County from a charitable foundation. Tenants of those 5,800 dwellings say they see rent increases, maintenance issues and evictions in their futures.
gavin newsom Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 The deadline to pass bills through the house where they were introduced is next Friday.
Housing Legislature puts Newsom’s CEQA, climate plan overhaul on ice By Marisa Kendall and Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 25, 2023 The governor's plan aimed to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers.