People who fail to grasp the big picture, or choose to ignore the combined impacts of poor planning, discriminatory zoning practices and the complexities required to fund affordable housing projects are among the first to argue passionately how much they feel sorry for the homeless – but just as passionately argue that they shouldn’t be allowed to live in their neighborhoods.
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Santa Clara County and San Francisco Formally End Successful Lawsuit Against Trump Rule
Voluntary dismissal concludes years-long legal battle that successfully protected immigrant communities from xenophobic Trump immigration rule.
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.
State Legislators Will Be Sworn in Today, with Some Votes Uncounted
Nearly one-third of lawmakers — at least 37 of 120 — will be new to Sacramento, paving the way for new political dynamics and new legislative priorities.
Voters Split Decisions on State Ballot Measures
By wide margins, voters approved constitutional rights to abortion, funding for arts and music in public schools and a ban on flavored tobacco products.
Prop.1 Approval Would Not Allow Late Abortions, Legal Experts Say
Opponents of Proposition 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but the measure’s supporters and legal experts dispute that interpretation.
Abortion Rights Get Big Thumbs Up from Power Poll Respondents, Who Also Look at Ballot Measures
In a survey regarding six statewide measures on the November ballot, San Jose Inside Power Poll finds widespread support of constitutional protection for contraception and abortion access.
Newsom Changes Course, Signs Landmark Farmworker Union Bill
Two days before the Sept. 30 deadline, after vetoing a similar bill last year and resisting months of marches, vigils and posturing, including a note from President Biden, Newsom changed his mind on a farmworker labor bill.
Reactions to Policy Decisions Surround Three Top CA Officials
Attorney General Rob Bona, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Superintentendent of Instruction Tony Thurmond are caught in new whirlwinds of controversy.
California Now Has Strongest Abortion Protections in the U.S.
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know
This November, voters will be asked to consider seven thorny policy proposals, from abortion to zero emission vehicles.
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor’s FPPC Docs Missing Thousands in Income
Any recourse to possible inaccuracies or omissions on Gilmor’s Form 700s is up to the Fair Political Practices Commission – and Santa Clara voters – and not via lawsuits, because of a legal battle she won in 2021.
Political Donor Network Is Pushing the Envelope on California Campaign Money
Among the biggest beneficiaries of Govern For California, a network of local chapters — 'force mulipliers' — that amplifies its donors’ influence on legislative races, is Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who wants to become the next Assembly speaker.
Judge Denies Injunction, Allowing Lawsuit Against San Jose Gun Ordinance to Proceed
The San Jose City Council last month already voted to suspend enforcement of the new gun owner insurance law until three lawsuits have been resolved.
Buckle Up for a Busy Month for State Lawmakers in Sacramento
Abortion, guns, Covid, housing, nursing homes, criminal justice, unions, environment and internet are some of the top issues the Legislature will be tackling in August.
UC Law School in SF Wants to Drop Hastings from Name
The Hastings College of Law Board of Directors this week voted unanimously to remove Hastings from the law school's name and replace it with San Francisco because of its founder's genocidal acts against Native Americans in the 1850s. The name change will require approval by the state Legislature and signature by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
