Communities, largely home to low-income Latino residents, still have dry wells. Restoring groundwater takes decades, with costly, long-term replenishment projects — and ultimately, much less pumping.
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California Legislature Skirts Its Own Labor Laws
State legislators sometimes exempt themselves from the laws they pass, but this session, they could change course on an emblematic bill: To allow their own staffers to form a union.
State Can’t Say Why Records of Some Police Shootings of Unarmed People Are Missing
California Department of Justice can’t say how many cases it chose not to investigate during the past 18 months under a new state law, which aimed to ensure state oversight of police shootings.
U.S. Accuses Google of Abusing Monopoly in Ad Technology
The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit, which California, New York and six other states joined, was the fifth by U.S. officials against the company for anticompetitive practices since 2020.
UC Taking Steps to Boost Transfers from CA Community Colleges
UC leaders continue to resist a systemwide admission guarantee similar to the Associate Degree for Transfer program that offers community college students a guaranteed spot at the 23-campus California State University system.
San Jose Gets Franchise in New Pro Rugby League
Premier Rugby Sevens announced Tuesday that it will expand into the region with its newest franchise, the Golden State Retrievers, to be based in San Jose. The Retrievers will host an initial tryout for potential players on Sunday at San Jose State University.
Reversal of Fortune: Gov. Newsom Outlines Plan to Deal with Budget Deficit
After years of record California budget surpluses, Gov. Newsom outlined a plan to deal with a deficit he projects at $22.5 billion and said he can keep his big promises despite the shortfalls.
Newsom’s Budget Threatens Climate Programs, Electric Car Mandate
Environmentalists say the governor’s proposal to slash $6 billion in funding hurts the state more in the long run.
San José Evacuation Centers Filling Up, City Warming Centers Ready to Help
The City of San José and American Red Cross announced Monday that its 24-hour emergency evacuation center at Seven Trees Community Center, 3590 Cas Drive, was at capacity. Starting at 4pm Jan. 9, the city will open an additional 24-hour emergency evacuation center at Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave.
Storm Cuts Power for Thousands Across Region, Weather Emergency Continues
Another weather system is projected to bring additional rain and periods of stronger winds this weekend and next week.
Hire Power: Some City Hall Vets Shift to New Jobs, as Team Mahan Takes Shape
A sure bet for Team Mahan is Matthew Quevedo, the new mayor’s campaign manager and former council office chief of staff, whose online profile says he’s deputy chief of staff. And Rachel Davis already posted her new job as Mahan’s communications chief, just in time for floods and rains.
Medi-Cal Keeps More Insurance Plans After Threats of Lawsuits
State health officials last year launched a first-ever competitive bidding process for its Medi-Cal insurance contracts, but when the winners were announced, several insurers complained about the process and its potential impact on patient care.
Health Care, Housing, Immigration Among Issues That Will Shape California in 2023
On Sunday, many of the 997 bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law last year — out of the nearly 1,200 state lawmakers sent to his desk — went into effect.
High Winds, More Rain, More Floods Predicted Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for the Bay Area for this Wednesday and Thursday. Last weekend’s atmospheric river brought 1.74 inches of rain to San José. “A potent Pineapple Express will move into the region Wednesday and continue into Thursday,” the Weather Service reported.
Some CA Colleges Try ‘Restorative Justice’ in Sexual Assault Cases
Restorative justice is a controversial process that brings together the student who was harmed, the person who harmed them and the community to seek solutions.
Porn, Piracy and Fraud Lurk Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
Google’s ad business hides the identities of all publishers it works with and where billions of ad dollars flow. Propublica uncovered a network containing manga piracy, porn, fraud and disinformation.
