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.
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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.
New Law Bans ‘Legacy’ Admissions at CA Private Colleges in 2025
California will now ban legacy admissions at private colleges next year, even though few colleges admit students that way.
BART Reports Number of Riders at Pre-Pandemic Levels
Bay Area Rapid Transit breached the 200,000 daily rider mark earlier this week for the first time since the pre-pandemic era, partly boosted by fans of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, according to the transit agency. BART's rider count on Tuesday was 204,265, including 7,286 riders who left the Coliseum station, according to a transit official. “We've been getting closer to the 200,000 mark on weekdays every week this month, and now we've finally broken through,” BART spokesperson Alicia Trost said in a statement.
Picket Lines Form at Hotels Across the Bay Area
In San Francisco, about 1,500 members of Unite Here Local 2 were on strike, along with others in San Mateo County and San Jose. They include servers, bartenders, housekeepers, dishwashers, bellhops, cooks, and other positions.
CHP Officers Get $500M Contract, Gov. Newsom Races to Fill Vacancies
California Highway Patrol officers received historically high raises in 2022 and 2023, but it continues to face a high vacancy rate of 16%.
California’s Shifting Gambling and Crypto Scene
Recent developments in these sectors will affect the future of online sports betting. Published in cooperation between Techopedia and San Jose Inside
California has recently seen many changes and movements within its gambling and crypto industries. The legalization of online sports betting was proposed and ultimately failed.
Newsom Considers Special Legislative Session on Gas Prices
Senate Democratic leader Mike McGuire objects to the governor's plan, saying the Senate will not support convening a special session this fall.
