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Homelessness grew just 3% in California last year, compared to 18% nationwide. -
A new law allows California workers to not attend anti-labor meetings hosted by their employers. Businesses have sued. -
In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices. -
California tribes sue card rooms over alleged illegal gambling, threatening millions in tax revenue for local city services like police. -
California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials. -
Two states legalized psychedelic therapies since 2020 and President Joe Biden signed a law supporting studies of how they might help veterans. -
California schools to teach students about the short- and long-term harms of excessive drinking and related health risks. -
In 2024 California continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices. -
Many California cities cracked down on homeless encampments in 2024. What's in store for 2025? -
A new California law imposes harsher penalties for assaulting emergency room workers. It responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform advocates
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