Governor declares drought emergency in northwest counties
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To keep the lights on, here’s how California should plan for the extraordinary
Long-duration energy storage technologies will be an integral part of California’s renewable energy and climate change planning.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 5:30 am
Use state surplus funds to invest in active transportation programs
Investing in active transportation projects will create millions of good-paying middle-class jobs and stimulate our economic recovery.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 5:25 am
Opinión: Utilizar los fondos excedentes del estado para invertir en programas de transporte activo
La inversión en proyectos de transporte activo creará millones de empleos de clase media bien pagados y estimulará nuestra recuperación económica.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 2:36 am
California’s ‘tort wars’ flaring up again
"Tort wars" over the rules governing personal injury lawsuits in California are heating up again in the Capitol.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 12:01 am
California policy gives businesses incentive to require ‘vaccine passports’ at events
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 5:40 am
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 5:40 am
Why no Democrat should run in the Newsom recall
Take it from someone who was involved in the Gov. Davis recall, there are two significant problems with another Democrat entering the race.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 5:30 am
In COVID era, housing authority letters omit key tenant protection info
Public housing authorities in California, especially Los Angeles, have left critical coronavirus relief information out of letters sent to tenants. Advocates say the lack of information could lead to tenants evicting themselves when they don’t have to.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 5:30 am
Utilities are trying to stymie rooftop solar in California
California utilities submitted proposals to slow the growth of solar energy by charging households $78 per month to have solar on their roof.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 5:25 am
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