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PG&E Could Stick Customers with Bill for San Jose’s Energy-Guzzling AI Data Centers
Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, but a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades.
CA Lawmakers Find Money for Pet Projects While Slashing Budget
California lawmakers faced a difficult budget year, but they still managed to put hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks in the state budget to benefit their districts — and help them get re-elected.
Democrats Push to Block ICE from CA Schools, Hospitals and Shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids in California have rattled communities and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
CA Democrats in Sacramento Backed into a Corner over Teen Sex Solicitation Bill
Republicans in the California Legislature are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.
CA Lawmakers Scramble to Fix Controversial ‘Lemon Law’
Critics say a bill approved last year by the Legislature and sponsored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra of San Jose was the product of secret negotiations.
Fewer California High School Seniors Applying for Financial Aid, Citing Deportation Fears
Financial aid applications are down 25% compared to past years. Although application information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
Dems’ Legislative Supermajority Faces Rejuvenated GOP in 2025
A supermajority of Democrats and emboldened Republicans returned to the Capitol this week — at odds over the cost of living, the Trump presidency, state spending, tech innovations and reparations for descendants of people once enslaved.
New Law Could Help CA Tenants Facing Eviction Stay in Their Homes
Voters said no to expanding rent control, but tenants facing evictions will have more time to fight to keep their homes under a new California law.
Legislature Promised $500M to Help Keep Tenants in Affordable Housing, but the Money’s Gone
The sudden disappearance of half a billion dollars of state money meant to help community land trusts has left some housing advocates questioning California’s commitment to preserving existing affordable housing.
Temperatures To Reach Triple Digits Today, as Heat Warnings Continue Through Thursday
This week’s unusual and brutal heat wave in California had been expected to cool off starting today, but the forecast was extended early today until 11pm tomorrow.
California Will Apologize for Slavery as Part of Reparations Push
As part of a California reparations package, Gov. Newsom signed a bill to officially apologize for slavery, but he vetoed others sought by reparations supporters.
Why the California Housing Market Is So Expensive in 2024
While it’s always been more expensive to be a homeowner in California, the gap between the rest of the country has widened into a chasm.
Gail Pellerin Among Top Four Stock Investors in CA Legislature
The total stock portfolio of the Legislature was worth as much as $112 million last year but experts say the public should know more about a politician’s total wealth.
Newsom Budget Cuts Crisis Resources for Foster Parents
The $31 million state program sends counselors out to foster families in crisis at all hours.
‘Journalism Preservation Bill’ Gives CA Newsrooms Leverage Over Big Tech
A journalism expert says Assembly Bill 886 would finally give news outlets leverage and force Big Tech to negotiate. A public interest media advocate says the proposal would favor larger outlets and incentivize clickbait.
