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Billionaires’ tax to solve Medicaid funding cuts? Major California union floats one-time policy patch
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2025
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Energy
‘You feel kind of forgotten’: Meet a California pipe fitter who got to $118k earnings after a decade but doesn’t know what’s next after the refinery shuts down
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 12, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School before signing legislation aimed at improving kids' nutrition and health across California on October 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Health
Gavin Newsom flexes his own ‘MAHA’ plan as he moves to crack down on ultraprocessed foods in school lunch
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 9, 2025
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Environment
California crowed that it ‘finally beat big oil’ 2 years ago. Regulators just halted the landmark penalty payments
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressAugust 30, 2025
Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed ‘train to nowhere’
Politics
Trump administration revokes $4 billion in funding for California high-speed ‘train to nowhere’
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to release billions in EV charger funding in 14 states
Politics
Federal judge orders Trump administration to release billions in EV charger funding in 14 states
By Sudhin Thanawala, Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJune 25, 2025
Trump blocks California’s first-in-the-nation ban on sales of gas-powered cars amid clash with governor over LA protests
Politics
Trump blocks California’s first-in-the-nation ban on sales of gas-powered cars amid clash with governor over LA protests
By Sophie Austin, Seung Min Kim, Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
Trump set to sign measure blocking California’s first-in-nation rule banning sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Politics
Trump set to sign measure blocking California’s first-in-nation rule banning sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By Michelle L. Price, Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers
Politics
17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers
By Sophie Austin, Alexa St. John and The Associated PressMay 8, 2025
Vehicles for sale are parked in a lot at a CarMax dealership
Finance
GOP-controlled House votes to block California from phasing out sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMay 2, 2025
17 years after California voters approved $10 billion for high speed rail, no tracks have been laid
Finance
17 years after California voters approved $10 billion for high speed rail, no tracks have been laid
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law
Success
California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 16, 2024
California Gov. Newsom signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking in state with country’s highest pump costs
Personal Finance
California Gov. Newsom signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking in state with country’s highest pump costs
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 15, 2024
Gov. Newsom kills bill to help return land to Black families
Politics
Gov. Newsom kills bill to help return land to Black families
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 26, 2024
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus
Politics
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 24, 2024
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