Mexico: Bodies found after 3 foreign surfers go missing DW 05/04/2024
Mexican authorities are investigating three dead bodies found near where two Australian brothers and their American friend went missing during a surfing trip in a region affected by cartel violence. [ more ]
3 Bodies Found in Baja California Are Identified as Missing Tourists'
Three tourists from Australia and the United States, who went missing in Baja California, were found dead with gunshot wounds near La Bocana beach. [ more ]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has qualified for California's presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for California's presidential election ballot under the American Independent Party, with a focus on collecting 54 electoral votes. [ more ]
Amazon and Volvo team up on big rig electric trucks, rolling out of Southern California ports
Amazon is rolling out 50 all-electric big rigs in Southern California, part of California's mandate to replace diesel trucks with lower-carbon technologies by 2035. [ more ]
California regulators to vote on changing how power bills are calculated
Changing how power companies calculate bills: $24.15 fixed charge/month, offset by lowered electricity price, benefits high energy users and electric car owners. [ more ]
Tesla charging stations open to all electric vehicles in Calif.
California's Tesla charging stations now open to non-Tesla EVs, Governor emphasizes the state's leadership in electric vehicle infrastructure. [ more ]
California Leaders Celebrate Ten Years of Climate Action - Streetsblog California
California's Cap-and-Trade Program raised over $28 billion in climate investments, benefiting various projects and creating jobs while making significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
'Winter is not over yet': May storm poised to slam California
The weekend forecast for California predicts a late-season storm with significant rain and cool temperatures, especially in Northern California. [ more ]
Newsom called the deployment of California Highway Patrol across cities 'unprecedented'
Governor Newsom praised the California Highway Patrol for their work combatting organized retail theft and fentanyl trafficking, amid increased political pressure and rising crime concerns. [ more ]
Big tech could help fund a new California state park
An effort funded by big tech, including Apple, aims to restore a crucial floodplain near Sacramento for wildlife, particularly the Chinook salmon population. [ more ]
California passed a law to stop pay to play' in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it
A 2022 law in California aimed to limit businesses' influence on local elections, supported by legislators but facing opposition for potential watering down. [ more ]
California Forever: Vacaville vice-mayor seeks to bankroll Solano County utopia'
Vacaville Vice Mayor Greg Ritchie endorsed California Forever but clarified no economic relationship existed, aiming to help Solano families and address affordable housing shortage around Travis Air Force Base. [ more ]
CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign Gifts
A 2022 law limited campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from donors with specific interests. There's a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and ease restrictions. [ more ]
California's population grows for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic
California's population grew by over 67,000 in 2023 after the first increase since 2020, attributed to factors like rebounded immigration and natural population increase. [ more ]
Walters: California once led in government transparency. It descended into secrecy and opacity
Transparency in California government has eroded in recent years, leading to decisions made behind closed doors and lack of meaningful debate. [ more ]
California abortion rate rises to highest level in a decade. What experts say
California's abortion rate surged by 16% in 2023, reaching the highest level in a decade due to increased access and out-of-state individuals seeking care. [ more ]
55 years after Reagan took on Berkeley, Newsom stays in the background amid roiling campus protests
California politicians' responses to student protests at Berkeley in 1969 and recent unrest at universities reflect contrasting approaches towards handling demonstrations. [ more ]
California Supreme Court to rule on high-stakes battle over ballot measure restricting tax increases
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the legality of a ballot measure that could significantly impact the balance of power between business and labor. [ more ]
One of California's largest home insurance companies is raising rates by 15%
Travelers Insurance is raising rates for 320,320 California homeowners by an average of 15.3% due to growing wildfire risk, following other major insurers' actions. [ more ]
A new California bill could provide cash to homeless high school seniors
Student homelessness in California has risen, prompting a bill for guaranteed income to support unhoused high school seniors in pursuing higher education or work. [ more ]
Editorial: California's love affair with fiber threatens efforts to bridge digital divide
California aims to bridge the digital divide with high-speed internet access using a mix of fiber optics and alternative technologies for cost-effectiveness. [ more ]
University of California Workers May Strike After UCLA Raid
The largest employee union in the University of California system may authorize a strike due to the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA. [ more ]
Lawmakers grill Newsom officials on homelessness spending after audit causes bipartisan frustration
California has struggled with homelessness spending transparency and efficacy, with questions raised about the effectiveness of over $20 billion spent in the past five years. [ more ]
California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of decline
California's population grew slightly in 2023, ending a three-year decline due to various factors including the pandemic and migration patterns. [ more ]
California's population grew in 2023, halting 3 years of decline
California gained population in 2023 after a three-year decline, attributed to various factors including increased mortality rates, declining birth rate, and migration patterns. [ more ]
California Population Grows With SoCal Adding Most Residents
California's population decline has reversed, driven by factors like lower mortality, rebounding legal immigration, and a rise in new housing units. [ more ]