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If the Democratic candidate’s promises remain vague to Californians who, polls show, widely favor him for governor this ...
08/21/2026

If the Democratic candidate’s promises remain vague to Californians who, polls show, widely favor him for governor this November, he has an explanation — in the form of a regret dating back to 1993. https://buff.ly/tpSSOfp

What would Xavier Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He’s still not saying.

As the agency looks to cut nearly 200 maintenance positions to fill a $200 million budget gap, officials and climate exp...
08/21/2026

As the agency looks to cut nearly 200 maintenance positions to fill a $200 million budget gap, officials and climate experts warn that cutting staff amid a growing maintenance backlog and more frequent severe weather events could speed the deterioration of Oregon’s highways, bridges and roads. https://buff.ly/RBH2EDg

As the Oregon Department of Transportation faces potential staff cuts, some raise concerns about the state’s ability to respond to severe weather and a growing backlog of maintenance projects

A new 4,000-square-foot pollinator garden opened Thursday at the Phoenix Library, giving the community a green space ins...
08/21/2026

A new 4,000-square-foot pollinator garden opened Thursday at the Phoenix Library, giving the community a green space inspired by residents’ hopes for recovery after the 2020 Almeda Fire. https://buff.ly/UIZITQn

A new garden at the Phoenix Library grew from community conversations about restoring plants, wildlife and natural spaces after the Almeda Fire.

A two-day hearing with the state Employment Relations Board concluded this week, with the union alleging the college has...
08/21/2026

A two-day hearing with the state Employment Relations Board concluded this week, with the union alleging the college has refused to bargain in good faith. The college denies those claims. https://buff.ly/KcgfJwX

Klamath Community College and its union for classified employees are waiting for a ruling from a judge over an unfair labor practice complaint that was filed in January.

Psilocybin may be within a year or two of becoming the first psychedelic approved by the federal government to treat dep...
08/20/2026

Psilocybin may be within a year or two of becoming the first psychedelic approved by the federal government to treat depression, with multiple clinical trials underway. https://buff.ly/8l2EIR8

A majority of the subjects in the first rigorous study of legal psilocybin reported fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression and more than half ranked the experience among the most meaningful of their lives.

Oregon’s higher education leaders say the state’s seven public universities and 17 community colleges need more money to...
08/20/2026

Oregon’s higher education leaders say the state’s seven public universities and 17 community colleges need more money to keep pace with rising costs. https://buff.ly/UhK0nww

The higher education budget struggles come as institutions are beset by declining enrollment, shifting federal funding priorities, increasing personnel costs and more.

The $5.15 charge added to monthly bills from Ashland's power utility is alongside two other fees for public safety and w...
08/20/2026

The $5.15 charge added to monthly bills from Ashland's power utility is alongside two other fees for public safety and wildfire prevention. https://buff.ly/vQmYjnd

The Ashland City Council is considering whether or not to renew a fee that’s helped keep the city's parks department afloat.

The City of Winston has ended its contract with Flock, the automated license plate reader company, amid privacy concerns...
08/20/2026

The City of Winston has ended its contract with Flock, the automated license plate reader company, amid privacy concerns and law enforcement budget cuts. https://buff.ly/okez73l

Budget cuts were the deciding factor in ending the camera surveillance system.

The roadless rule prohibitions are intended to protect wildlife, watersheds and old-growth forests from human developmen...
08/19/2026

The roadless rule prohibitions are intended to protect wildlife, watersheds and old-growth forests from human development and human-caused wildfires. https://buff.ly/rbD1TAq

The decision to rescind the 25-year-old "roadless rule" was made without officials hosting any public meetings

Regular reports out of immigrant detention facilities, some as recent as last month, indicate a pattern of complaints: B...
08/19/2026

Regular reports out of immigrant detention facilities, some as recent as last month, indicate a pattern of complaints: Bad water, untrained staff and slow response times to acute and chronic medical conditions. https://buff.ly/sBBH7Pr

Immigrant detention centers are receiving high marks for health and safety under the Trump administration, according to a new investigation by the Project on Government Oversight.

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