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A recent count showing a 29% decline in homelessness in from 2022 is being questioned by some familiar with the situation.
A group offering services to the homeless said the count doesn’t reflect what they see, as more people are showing up for meals and shelter.
The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a request to remove a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for government to raise taxes.
The measure would have subjected tax hikes to voter approval and broadened the definition of taxes. The court found it unconstitutional.
Over a one-third of Californians are most concerned with cost of living, according to a recent poll.
Also mentioned were housing affordability, homelessness, and crime. The poll found 50 percent of likely voters approve of President Biden.
Federal agents raided the home of Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/fbi-raids-property-of-oakland-mayor-sheng-thao-5672508
Lake Tahoe voters will decide whether to tax vacation an extra $6,000 yearly if left vacant for more than six months.
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's increased nighttime drug operations have netted over 70 convictions in federal court since November.
Operation ‘All Hands on Deck’ targets traffickers in the Tenderloin and has yielded 70 convictions since November.
's zero emission vehicle conversion bill has been vetoed due to the state's shortfall.
Senate Bill 301 sought to offer rebates of up to $4,000 per vehicle for Californians who converted their traditional vehicles into zero-emission vehicles.
A proposed bill would allow psychedelic treatments for military and first responders with mental health problems.
The bill would set up a pilot program in three counties to offer treatments using the main chemicals found in ’magic mushrooms.’
The founder and the president of a California-based telehealth have been arrested in connection with a $100 dollar fraud scheme.
Authorities allege the pair arranged for the prescription of 40 million pills and persuaded buyers to pay monthly subscription fees.
New license plate readers have led to a decrease in in , according to the mayor.
The cameras have led to arrests for retail theft, carjacking, robbery, and more. The police chief calls them ‘a massive help,’ but privacy advocates are wary.
lawmakers voted to advance legislation to ban schools from informing parents of students' social gender transitions.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-senate-approves-ban-on-schools-informing-parents-of-students-gender-identity-5668929
Security rentals in California will be limited to one month's starting 1.
Supporters say renters will not have to borrow money just to meet move-in expenses. Opponents say landlords will be more selective.
's plan to build a new eco-friendly has qualified for the November ballot.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-plan-to-build-new-city-qualifies-for-november-ballot-5667922
Meta is threatening to block news posts in if a bill that would charge journalism usage passes.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/meta-threatens-to-block-news-posts-in-california-if-journalism-bill-becomes-law-5668475
lawmakers are debating a bill that would expedite the conversion of empty office buildings into .
With commercial vacancy rates up, lawmakers see a way to add housing while preserving downtown property values.
In-N-Out has increased menu in response to 's new $20 fast minimum wage law.
The popular chain joins other restaurants in coping with the state’s new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
A heatwave is expected to send temperatures soaring in parts of central and northern this week.
Temperatures could hit triple digits this week in Death Valley and around Shasta Lake. High heat is also forecast for Fresno and Bakersfield.
Governor Gavin Newsom and leaders are negotiating to remove the Proposition 47 reform measure from the November ballot.
The ballot initiative seeks to revise Prop 47 to boost criminal penalties for repeat offenders of theft and certain drug crimes.
police arrested 70 pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Monday for occupying the lobby of the Israeli Consulate and refusing to leave.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/dozens-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-after-occupying-israeli-consulate-in-san-francisco-5662728
Rubio's is closing 48 locations due to increased costs and the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast workers.
The chain’s decision follows the state’s increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers.
The Legislature is advancing a bill to keep gender transitions at schools secret from parents.
Parental rights advocates denounced gut-and-amend tactics they say are being used to fast-track controversial legislation and limit public debate.
Governor Gavin Newsom has delayed the $25 minimum wage for health care workers law from June to July 1.
The increase will be pushed from June 1 to July 1, moving its costs into the next fiscal year and helping to reduce the current budget deficit.
A bill that would mandate to beep when drivers speed has advanced in the legislature.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-bill-would-require-cars-to-beep-when-the-driver-is-speeding-5660623
Presidential candidates and are both seeking major campaign funds in through high-profile fundraisers.
Both presidential candidates will attend high-profile fundraisers in California in June.
A Democratic lawmaker recently slammed her colleagues responsible for making amendments to a bill to make child trafficking a felony.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/as-democrats-water-down-a-child-prostitution-bill-a-state-senate-colleague-says-im-done-5659892
Disagreement over same-sex marriage sparked a profanity-laced confrontation on a bus after a GOP convention.
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lawmakers are aiming to ban all plastic bags after the single-use ban failed.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-lawmakers-aim-to-ban-all-plastic-bags-after-single-use-ban-fails-5659174
A proposed bill that would block local voter ID has passed the Senate.
The measure’s author said the aim is to keep cities from setting their own policies, which could create uncertainty and inequality.
Alameda County's district attorney will face a recall in November.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/progressive-california-county-district-attorney-faces-recall-vote-in-november-5657633
A bill that would criminalize AI-generated child abuse material passed the Assembly last week to zero .
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bill-that-would-criminalize-ai-generated-child-porn-passes-assembly-5658478
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Federal agents raided the #California home of #Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/fbi-raids-property-of-oakland-mayor-sheng-thao-5672508
#California lawmakers voted to advance legislation to ban schools from informing parents of students' social gender transitions. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-senate-approves-ban-on-schools-informing-parents-of-students-gender-identity-5668929
#California's plan to build a new eco-friendly #city has qualified for the November ballot. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-plan-to-build-new-city-qualifies-for-november-ballot-5667922
Meta is threatening to block news posts in #California if a bill that would charge journalism usage #fees passes. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/meta-threatens-to-block-news-posts-in-california-if-journalism-bill-becomes-law-5668475
#SanFrancisco police arrested 70 pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Monday for occupying the lobby of the Israeli Consulate and refusing to leave. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/dozens-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-arrested-after-occupying-israeli-consulate-in-san-francisco-5662728
A #California bill that would mandate #cars to beep when drivers speed has advanced in the legislature. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-bill-would-require-cars-to-beep-when-the-driver-is-speeding-5660623
A Democratic lawmaker recently slammed her colleagues responsible for making amendments to a bill to make child trafficking a felony. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/as-democrats-water-down-a-child-prostitution-bill-a-state-senate-colleague-says-im-done-5659892
#California lawmakers are aiming to ban all plastic bags after the single-use ban failed. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-lawmakers-aim-to-ban-all-plastic-bags-after-single-use-ban-fails-5659174
Alameda County's district attorney will face a recall #vote in November. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/progressive-california-county-district-attorney-faces-recall-vote-in-november-5657633
A #California bill that would criminalize AI-generated child abuse material passed the Assembly last week to zero #vote. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bill-that-would-criminalize-ai-generated-child-porn-passes-assembly-5658478
A #California bill would require stores to have one #employee to monitor every two self-checkout stations. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-bill-would-require-stores-to-have-1-employee-monitoring-2-self-checkouts-5656769
The California Assembly has passed a revamped bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style “cannabis cafes” in #California. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/revamped-bill-to-legalize-cannabis-cafes-passes-california-assembly-5656001
Former #Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong is running for #city council. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ex-oakland-police-chief-leronne-armstrong-running-for-city-council-seat-5655579
#California Governor Gavin Newson recently proposed a revised #budget for 2024-25, which includes about $32.8 billion in spending cuts. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/facing-big-deficit-gov-newsom-proposes-billions-in-cuts-in-revised-budget-5648079
The man convicted of attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/man-who-attacked-nancy-pelosis-husband-receives-prison-sentence-5652169
#UCLA chancellor Gene Block addressed the #community following #protest encampment removals. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ucla-in-deep-pain-following-days-of-violence-and-division-says-chancellor-5642663
Dozens of former #Google employees are filing a complaint after being fired for #Israel protests. https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/google-workers-sacked-over-israel-protests-file-federal-labor-complaint-5640921
#California's population has increased for the first time since 2020. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/feeling-squeezed-californias-population-increases-for-first-time-since-2020-post-5640819
Independent candidate RFK Jr. has officially secured his sport on the #California presidential ballot. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/independent-candidate-rfk-jr-clinches-spot-on-california-presidential-ballot-5640275
A #California bill would put CLEAR users in their own separate line, rather than allowing them to bypass the main line at the #airport. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/california-bill-would-put-some-clear-users-in-their-own-airport-line-5638699
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