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California Looks at Borrowing Record-breaking $35B to Tackle Housing Crisis
Three of the biggest housing bonds in state history are bound for the 2024 ballot. But with no shortage of crises facing the state, California can only borrow so much and voters may succumb to bond fatigue.
California Democrats Resisted Child Trafficking Bill — until They Couldn’t
California lawmakers tried nine times to stiffen penalties for trafficking of a minor. The latest effort appeared to die — until a social media campaign forced Democrats to reconsider.
What Happened to the Big Changes to California Elections?
The most sweeping bills to change California elections got shelved in the Legislature. Instead, lawmakers are focusing on ballot measure language, local redistricting, voting integrity and campaign finance tweaks before the 2024 election.
Robert Rivas Sworn in as Speaker of The California Assembly
After a prolonged transition, the Hollister Democrat was sworn in as Assembly speaker today, taking over from Anthony Rendon of Southern California. It’s been a meteoric ascent for the 43-year-old who grew up in farmworker housing, and worked as a high school counselor and community college teacher while serving as a San Benito County supervisor.
Jury Pay Could Soon Increase to $100 per Day in Five CA Counties – not Santa Clara
Prospective jurors in Santa Clara County and the rest of the state are not paid on their first day of jury duty, then receive just $15 per day and 34 cents per mile, round trip from home. The new bill would offer the higher stipends for two years to low-income jurors in Monterey, Alameda, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Kern counties.
San Jose to Use $88M in Leftover Federal COVID Aid to Pay Police Patrol Costs
Mayor Matt Mahan said millions in COVID funds also have been used to feed unhoused residents and provide services for vulnerable families. Bay Area activists urged remaining funds should be targeted to help Black and brown families who suffered most from the pandemic.
California Legislature Beats Deadline on Key Bills
One bill will require social media companies to share advertising revenue with news publishers.
Contra Costa DA Doesn’t Hold Richmond Police Accountable for In-custody Death
In 2022, a Contra Costa County coroner's inquest found Ivan Gutzalenko's death to be accidental.
Townhouse Project in Saratoga Is at Epicenter of CA Debate over New Union Rules
Atlanta-based Pulte Group contends its Quito Village project doesn’t need to abide by the original developer’s first-of-its-kind union-hiring standard set by a new housing law.
Feds Arrest East Bay Man for $39M Ponzi Scheme with Warriors, Lakers Tickets
Prosecutors said the suspect misappropriated and diverted more than $7.3 million of investor funds for his own personal benefit, which included paying credit card debts; making cash withdrawals; paying for travel, luxury automobile and jewelry purchases; and paying utilities bills.
One in Three California Hospitals Gets Top Safety Rating in National Study
All three hospitals in the Santa Clara County healthcare system received a “C” grade for ensuring patient safety in 2021 and 2022.
Cracks in Construction Unions’ Coalition in Sacramento Raise Hopes for Bill to Boost New Housing
A California housing law grants generous benefits to builders who agree to only hire union workers. Trouble is, few if any builders found a way to do it.
CA Legislators Looking at $10B Bond Measure to Add Affordable Housing
AB 1657 would authorize $10 billion in general obligation bonds to provide funding for affordable rental housing for lower income families, homeownership opportunities, and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Smaller Banks Say Crisis Is Contained, but Fears Persist
The April 21 downgrading of the credit ratings of 11 regional banks by Moody’s raised new doubts about their stability, while their leaders said the turmoil spurred by last month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has passed.
Three Men Charged with Hate Crimes in Armed Robberies of Asians in Palo Alto, Milpitas
Victims were robbed at gunpoint while sitting in their cars.
