Fire crews battled flames overnight, and on Thursday morning, the spread of the blaze, named the Thompson Fire, remained relatively stable, at around 3,700 acres burned.
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New California Laws Take Effect on July 1
Governor Gavin Newsom approved 890 new laws last year. Most of them went into effect at the beginning of the calendar year, but a few have July 1 start dates.
Cindy Chavez Selected as County Manager in New Mexico
The appointment by Bernalillo County commissioners on a 3-2 vote returns the veteran San Jose politician to the state of her birth and ends her 18-month search for government jobs away from the Bay Area.
Coastal Zone Reforms Offer False Choices Between Homes and Protections
Mayor of Santa Cruz comments on the push to bolster housing production in California’s coastal communities.
Amid Allegations of Illegal Private Meetings, New Mexico County Names Chavez a Finalist
Commissioners in New Mexico's biggest county, Bernalillo County, have named Cindy Chavez a finalist for their new county manager, with a decision expected this month.
CA Unions Say CA Nonprofits Taking Local Government Jobs
The Assembly approved a union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors, but the Senate last week removed the self-auditing requirements and the public naming of private-sector employees.
Newsom, Rivas and Other Top Democrats Deciding CA Budget Behind Closed Doors
The Legislature passes a placeholder state budget, but must still negotiate with Gov. Newsom on the final deal. How the state spends taxpayer money is largely being decided out of public view.
CA Legislature Seeks to Restore Homelessness Funding Newsom Cut from Budget
The governor has been critical of local homelessness efforts and his newly revised 2024-25 budget not only pulls back an extra $260 million that local officials had counted on, but removes all of the homeless funding.
Newsom’s Plan to Speed Up Review of Insurance Rates Could Mean Faster Increases
A proposal to fix California’s insurance crisis would require the insurance department to process requests from insurers more quickly. But that could end with a lot of rate increases for consumers.
Recall Effort against CA Sen. Aisha Wahab Falls Apart
May 23 was the deadline to turn in 42,802 valid signatures of voters in the district, which includes parts of Alameda and Santa Clara counties.
State Aid for Tiny Homes for Homeless in San Jose Comes up $9.4M Short
One year after Gov. Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes to shelter residents in four cities, including San Jose, only 150 have been purchased and none are in place.
Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?
Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47.
CA Electricity Rates to Drop, Despite a New Flat Fee for Consumers
California utilities will shift billing to a fixed fee starting in 2025. Most Californians won’t see much change, or will have a lower bill.
CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign Gifts
California passed a law in 2022 to limit ‘pay to play’ in local politics. Now, after two years, legislators want to gut it.
Newsom Budget Cuts Crisis Resources for Foster Parents
The $31 million state program sends counselors out to foster families in crisis at all hours.
FAA Investigating San Martin Airport for Alleged Unsafe Conditions
Federal inquiry into South County general aviation airport was opened after pilots sounded alarms over damages.
