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Lawmakers move hundreds of bills to die quietly behind closed doors with little public explanation or accountability. -
The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. -
Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools. -
The pipeline caused a major oil spill a decade ago, fouling the ocean off Santa Barbara County. The new owners say they don’t need new permits for repairs. -
Scammers have stolen more than $10 million in federal financial aid from California’s community colleges in the last 12 months. -
For now, the nuclear facility will use AI to comply with regulations. But some lawmakers think additional guardrails are needed. -
Almost 15 million Californians are covered by Medicaid. Cuts to the program could weaken mental health programs, including those that connect people with housing and treatment. -
Canada has been the No. 2 source of international travel to California, but there are already signs that point to a change. -
Five different measures to ban claw declawing surgery have died in the Legislature since 2018. Lawmakers are trying again this year, despite lobbying by state veterinarians. -
A new bill would require teens up to 16 years old to ride in the back seat if they’re not tall enough. Middle schoolers up to age 13 would need to use booster seats if they’re tiny.
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