The New York Times today put the mayor in the national spotlight for leading the city council in a plan to threaten homeless people who don’t accept offers of shelter, saying it’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.
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San Jose Police Arrest Seven Bay Area Men for Soliciting Sex with Children
The suspects, from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Fremont and Oakland, used social media applications earlier this month believing they were communicating with a juvenile under 14 years of age, according to police.
Bill in Assembly Could Give New Housing Precedence over Environmental Rules
In the recurring legislative fight between affordable housing advocates and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one bill could be a final legislative showdown.
GOP Asks Why CA Is Borrowing Billions to Pay for Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants
California is spending billions more than expected on Medi-Cal for coverage expansions that benefit immigrant households.
CA Insurance OKs 22% Home Insurance Rate Hike by State Farm, with Conditions
The state says the insurance company must commit to pause canceling and not renewing homeowners' policies through the end of this year.
DMV Makes Millions from Auctioned Cars, Doesn’t Tell the Owners
Since 2016, the California DMV has collected more than $8 million from nearly 5,300 car sales.
Big Homeowner Rate Hike from State Farm Shot Down by CA Regulator
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more information.
Former AI CEO and Wife Arrested in SF for $60M Fraud Scheme
Alexander Beckman, 41, and his wife Valerie Lau Beckman, 38, of San Francisco, were arrested on Jan. 24 on charges of bank and wire fraud in connection with AI services for the nation's major sports leagues and biggest team franchises.
SC Sheriff Jonsen Won’t Help ICE Efforts to Deport Immigrants, Citing CA Sanctuary Law
President Donald Trump today began sweeps to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes, a move that is dividing California sheriffs.
Trump Allies Warn CA Leaders They Could Go to Prison over Sanctuary City Laws
A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious consequences’ over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents. San Jose became a sanctuary city in 2007. San Francisco also declared itself a sanctuary city in 1989.
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.
CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion
A wood framing company is accused of stiffing workers and the state $2.6 million, including work sites in Santa Clara County. Two employees could face penalties and jail if convicted.
Google Spent $10.7M to Lobby CA Legislators in Third Quarter of 2024
In addition to money Google spent lobbying the Legislature and governor from July through September during a media bill fight, it also showered elected officials with $107,500 in campaign cash on one day in September.
California Counts Methodically as Control of the House Hangs in the Balance
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.
Koi Nation’s Efforts to Launch a New $600 Million Casino on Hold Amid Opposition
The Koi Nation’s plans to build a $600 million casino in Sonoma County have ignited a fierce debate. The small tribe, which lacks land, claims it needs the casino to survive financially and that it’s permitted by federal laws for “restored lands.”
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.
