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Target Financial Aid to Students Who Need it Most, Despite Federal Cuts
Given massive changes at the federal level, California will have to develop new strategies to ensure students can still afford to attend and complete college.
Uber and Lyft Drivers Closer to Union Vote after Legislative Deal
Legislators approved a bill allowing Lyft and Uber drivers to unionize after a deal that allows both companies to reduce liability insurance.
CA Lawmakers Deliver Climate, Housing and Labor Wins to Newsom
California leaders wrapped up this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.
City Removal of RVs, Cars from Streets Gains New Support in Legislature
San Jose, San Francisco and other California cities are ramping up efforts to ticket and tow vehicles that shelter homeless on city streets.
CA Lawmakers Reject ‘Jay Leno Bill,’ Keep Smog Tests for Classic Cars
California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee killed bill that aimed to give classic car owners a pass from smog requirements.
Deputies Arrest Man After Knife Attack on VTA Bus Driver
A VTA bus driver reported that he was attacked after asking a rider to stop repeatedly pulling the stop-request cord.
Tesla’s Bay Area Employees-only ‘Robotaxi’ Rollout in Bay Area Has Human Driver
State officials say the Elon Musk-led company doesn't have permits to operate autonomous vehicles in California.
No Evidence that Worksite Immigration Raids Free Up Jobs for Citizens
Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren’t known to free up jobs for citizens.
San Jose Police Seize 1000s of Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Arrest 3 Men
San Jose police will also deploy drones to assist in identifying locations where illegal fireworks are being set off. Property owners may be subject to administrative fines of up to $100,000.
Will Surge in Spending Turn the Tide for Tordillos in 3rd District City Council Race?
Documents filed as recently as Tuesday with the San Jose City Clerk reveal several stunning reversals from the funding patterns of the initial four-month million-dollar campaign for the District 3 City Council seat.
Could CA Withhold U.S. Tax Money If Trump Cuts Federal Aid?
As the Trump administration considers cutting federal funds to California, Gov. Newsom and other officials suggest withholding taxes from the federal government.
VTA Board, Union Members Accept Four-year Labor Agreement
The agreement includes wage increases of 4%, 3.5%, 3% and 4% over a four-year term, with improved workplace policies and enhanced dental benefits, in line with other VTA unions.
Democrats Push to Block ICE from CA Schools, Hospitals and Shelters
Highly publicized immigration raids in California have rattled communities and prompted lawmakers to push for more laws protecting immigrants.
Feds’ Report Declares CA High-speed Rail a ‘Boondoggle,’ Calls for Ending US Grants
Trump Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said there is “no viable path forward" for California’s high-speed rail project, citing years of mismanagement, broken promises and billions in wasted tax dollars.
Gov. Newsom Says Elderly and Disabled with More than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal
Newsom agreed to raise the limit to $130,000 per person in 2022. In 2024, the limit was erased completely. Now Newsom wants to bring back the original limit of $2,000, an amount that was set in 1989.
