California will cover doula services for low-income residents at more than twice the state’s initial proposed rate under a spending plan lawmakers passed last week. Some advocates welcomed the new […]
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Lake Oroville water level drops to near historic low
The water level at Lake Oroville just north of Sacramento has dropped dramatically, according to the California Department of Water Resources. Lake Oroville almost dried up three years ago. It […]
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Newsom takes aim at baby formula price gouging
As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to support families amid the national shortage of infant formula, Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed an executive order establishing consumer protections against […]
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Newsom proclaims LGBTQ Pride Month
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently issued a proclamation declaring June 2022, as “LGBTQ Pride Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation reads: This month and every month, […]
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State reparations task force releases watershed report
The slavery reparations movement hit a watershed moment last week with the release of an exhaustive report detailing California’s role in perpetuating discrimination against African-Americans, a major step toward educating […]
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Groundbreaking takes place for new space shuttle home
A host of local dignitaries gathered this week at the California Science Center to break ground on a 200,000-square-foot pavilion that will become the future home of the space shuttle […]
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State reparations task force releases watershed report
The slavery reparations movement hit a watershed moment Wednesday with the release of an exhaustive report detailing California’s role in perpetuating discrimination against African-Americans, a major step toward educating the […]
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Newsom, Democrats continue push for gun reform
Following a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins […]
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Governor receives second booster dose
Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country, and following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency authorization of a booster dose for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently […]
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Dream Fund: Entrepreneurs can apply for grants through state program
Since 2017, there has been a 9.8 percent increase of new small businesses — firms with less than 500 employees — in the United States. Over the past two years […]
