- calmatters.org The best way Newsom can 'Trump-proof' California? Fix the state government | Opinion
Gavin Newsom's plan to "Trump-proof" California takes a defensive approach to solving a problem that will outlast the president-elect.
- calmatters.org California State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goals
While Cal State’s graduation rate has improved, Black, Latino and Native American students still lag far behind other student groups.
>California State University is only partially meeting its bold plan to graduate 40% of its students who started as freshmen by the end of four years. In newly released data this week, the system saw its four-year graduation rate inch to an all-time high of 36.2% this year — more than double the graduation rate it posted in 2013.
- www.theguardian.com California prepares to fortify state’s abortion access: ‘Fight for what’s right’
Lawmaker Mia Bonta outlines new bills package to protect reproductive rights in interview with the Guardian
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22316541
> Summary > > California lawmakers are introducing new bills to strengthen abortion access in response to potential nationwide restrictions under Donald Trump’s presidency. > > The proposals include expanding emergency abortion care, increasing access to birth control for Medi-Cal recipients, and improving licensing for alternative birthing centers. > > With abortion rights enshrined in California’s constitution since 2022, the state aims to remain a sanctuary for reproductive care.
- abc7.com California voters reject Prop 32, raising the state's minimum wage to $18
California voters have rejected Prop 32, which would have raised the state's minimum wage from $16 to $18.
>California voters have rejected Prop 32, which would have raised the state's minimum wage from $16 to $18.
>With 100% of the ballots tallied, the measure was rejected by a 0.8% margin (50.8 - 49.2), according to the California Secretary of State's office. The total vote difference for the proposition was 234,146.
- www.wired.com The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes
A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.
- calmatters.org California's budget is ‘roughly balanced,’ but deficits could grow under Trump
The legislative analyst projects a $2 billion California budget deficit for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford big new programs.
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projects a relatively small $2 billion shortfall for 2025-26, but says the state can’t afford new programs. Gov. Newsom has complained about attention on the office’s deficit estimates.
- calmatters.org No raise for California’s minimum wage workers. Voters reject Prop. 32
California voters refuse to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. Supporters said it was needed to offset the cost of living.
- abc7.com Poll: Harris would be top candidate in CA's gubernatorial election if she runs
A new poll found Kamala Harris would be a top candidate if she decides to run in California's 2026 gubernatorial election.
- www.wired.com Even Under Trump, California (Yes, That Hellscape) Will Keep Moving the World Forward No Matter What
California has been written off as a woke wasteland. But it’s still inventing the future on a bunch of frontiers nobody’s talking about. For the next four years, it will remain a golden, global example.
Figured y'all might enjoy a hopium post.
- calmatters.org ‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump
Latinos moved toward Trump in the California election, but aren’t necessarily abandoning the Democratic Party.
- theintercept.com How California Got Convinced to Lock More People Up
California just voted in harsher penalties despite low crime rates, thanks to TV news, a $16 million campaign, and a slow defense by criminal justice advocates.
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Could CA raise port fees in retaliation for Trump administration cutting off federal funds?
Question sparked by comment on this post....
For instance: if the Trump admin. tries to coerce CA to drop its climate change initiatives by cutting off federal highway funds, could port fees be increased to make up for the
thechange?Is this something the Governor could do unilaterally, or would it take legislative action?
- www.nytimes.com Newsom Moves Quickly to Counter Trump in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature back to the Capitol for a special session to bolster civil liberties, reproductive rights and environmental protections.
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Newsom Moves Quickly to Counter Trump in California | Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature back to the Capitol for a special session to bolster civil liberties, reproductive rights and environment
www.nytimes.com Newsom Moves Quickly to Counter Trump in CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature back to the Capitol for a special session to bolster civil liberties, reproductive rights and environmental protections.
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On election day, my thanks to California Apartment Association and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers
Figuring out which propositions to support has never been easier. I can skip reading and vote the opposite of how those bastards suggest to.
- www.latimes.com L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over their role in ongoing plastic pollution crisis
The suit is the latest in a series of high-profile legal actions California officials have taken against petrochemical corporations and plastic manufacturers.
>In September, state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and a group of environmental organizations sued Exxon Mobil, accusing the company of falsely promoting plastics as universally recyclable when, in reality, the vast majority of these products cannot be reused.
- calmatters.org California election workers quit as self-appointed observers roam Shasta County office
Northern California election workers quit after self-appointed observers roamed their office in Shasta County, where conservatives ave questioned voting machines.
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