Police said Robert Rivera Jr.’s refusal to drop his gun, and deliberate motion pointing his firearm in the direction of officers made clear his intent that night was ‘to commit suicide by cop.’
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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.
Gov. Newsom’s MAGA-curious Podcast Mystifies Democrats
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles allies and critics alike as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership priorities and political future.
CA Lawmakers Move to Stop AI-Based Price Discrimination
AI can help businesses charge you more based on how it evaluates your personal history and desires. California lawmakers want to end that price discrimination.
California Health Care Officials Surprised as Medi-Cal Shortfall Hits $6.2B
California is spending billions more than planned for Medi-Cal. Some of the cost drivers include higher enrollment among immigrants without legal status as well as pharmacy costs.
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.
Low-cost California-made Insulin Promised in 2024 Still Not Available
The American Diabetes Association says the delay is hurting diabetics who need a low-cost option for the medicine.
California Tops List Of Most Soccer-Mad US States
California has once again proven its dominance in the world of American soccer enthusiasm.
Fund to Build Student Housing Runs Dry — Leaving California Community Colleges in the Lurch
Many California community colleges have tried — and failed — to secure state grants to build more student housing.
GOP Plans to Slash Medicaid Threaten Health Care for CA Seniors and Kids
Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.
Democratic Lawmakers’ Push for Affordable Housing Still a Work in Progress
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas pledged to tackle affordability in 2025, but Democratic lawmakers’ plans to address Trump cuts, housing costs, energy, insurance, grocery bills and inflation remain unclear.
Newsom and CA Democrats Grow Quiet on ‘Sanctuary’ as Trump Promises Mass Deportations
Eight years ago, California Democrats adopted “sanctuary” policies to protect immigrants from President Donald Trump’s deportation plans. But now, as Trump ramps up threats against sanctuary states and cities, Democratic leaders have taken on a softer tone.
Trump Administration Targets Funding for CA High-Speed Rail
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government would conduct a “compliance review” on a $3.1 billion grant, potentially threatening the viability of the troubled, controversial high-speed rail project.
CA Legal Office Rejects State’s New Fuel Rules
California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard offers incentives for cleaner fuels and would raise gasoline and diesel fuel prices.
Environmental Groups Praise Plan to Conserve Coastal Redwoods, Expand Protected Land
Purchase of Monte Rio Redwoods in Sonoma County will help California achieve its goal to protect 30% of lands and coastal waters by 2030.
