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.
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Delays in FPPC Investigations Can Leave Voters in the Dark about Campaign Finances
A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.
The Growth Of California’s Online Casino Market
Published in cooperation between Time2Play and San Jose Inside
The online casino industry in California is growing fast. This is because of new tech, how easy it is to gamble from home and talks about changing rules. More people in California now use the internet for fun.
Feds Say Possibly Contaminated Meat Sold at Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s
Pastas, frozen meals, wraps and salads, have been added to the list of products sold in the Bay Area and nationally now included in a meat and poultry recall first announced last week.
Democrats Low, Liccardo Face Off in Televised Debate
The debate at the end of the first week after ballots were mailed to registered voters was combative but offered voters few real differences of opinion between the progressive Evan Low and the moderate Sam Liccardo.
Google Triumphs on the Nobel Stage as Tough Antitrust Fight Looms
Two of Google’s A.I. researchers, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.
Mystery Surge in CA Tax Revenue Points to Tech Firms Like Nvidia
California was nearly $2 billion over forecast in corporate tax receipts this summer, including by $844 million in July. A tax change meant to help the budget deficit helped drive the surge.
The Dangers of Underground Casinos and Why You Should Play Legally
San Jose has become accustomed to underground casinos. These highly illegal operations are incredibly dangerous but appeal to some people due to the amount of money involved.
Temperatures To Reach Triple Digits Today, as Heat Warnings Continue Through Thursday
This week’s unusual and brutal heat wave in California had been expected to cool off starting today, but the forecast was extended early today until 11pm tomorrow.
Bill Written by Cortese to Warn Communities of Maternity Unit Closures Becomes Law
More than 50 California hospitals stopped delivering babies in the past decade, limiting maternity care options in both rural and urban communities.
Newsom Vetoes California’s Bold Bid to Regulate AI
The California legislation would have required tech companies to test AI for harm to society. It attracted opposition from numerous members of Congress and major AI companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI.
Newsom Gets Legislative Support for Plan to Control Gas Prices Opposed by Refiners
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. California oil refiners say the move would require new storage tanks and force more price increases.
CSU Campuses Brace for Possible Budget Cuts, Layoffs
Cal State officials are projecting a 2025-26 budget hole of about $400 million to $800 million and warning of layoffs and cuts to academic programs. San Jose State has cut $55 million the past two years, by not hiring new staff and avoiding replacing non-faculty job openings.
Kamala Harris Housing Plan Echoes Newsom’s Policies that Failed
Kamala Harris pledges to build 3 million affordable homes and apartments in her first term as president, but Gov. Newsom has fallen short on a similar campaign promise in California.
CA School Boards’ Lawsuit Says Newsom Reneged on Funding Guarantee
Gov. Gavin Newsom lowered the guaranteed amount of funding for K-12 schools in this year’s budget. The California School Boards Association says the change is unconstitutional.
Highway Patrol Won’t Recognize New Mobile Licenses on IPhones
California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.