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Gov. Newsom Responds To Pres. Trump’s Proposed Cut To CA Federal Funding By Suggesting To Withhold Federal Taxes

June 8, 2025 2:30 amJune 8, 2025 9:06 am

Governor Gavin Newsom responded to President Donald Trump’s proposed federal tax cuts to California on Friday by suggesting that the state withhold paying taxes to the federal government. In a statement on X, Newsom explained that California pays more to...

Bill to Make Recount Elections More Expensive Awaits First Senate Committee

June 7, 2025 2:45 amJune 7, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would make election recounts more expensive, as well extend the the number of days after an election that ballots can still be received, inched closer to their first Senate Committee this week. Assembly Bill 930, authored by...

State Appeals Court Rules Driving While Holding a Cell Phone For Navigation Purposes is Illegal

June 6, 2025 1:41 pmJune 6, 2025 1:41 pm

The Sixth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeals ruled earlier this week that the current state law of prohibiting holding a cell phone or other handheld device while driving is also to include holding them for GPS, map, and...

Bill to Increase Spanish-Speaking California Teachers Passes in Assembly

June 6, 2025 2:45 amJune 6, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to increase the number of Spanish-speaking teachers in the California public school system by expanding the teacher exchange program with Mexico passed the Assembly this week, with the legislation being sent to be heard in the Senate. Assembly...

Leno’s Law Bill That Removes Smog Check Requirements For Classic Cars Passes Senate

June 5, 2025 5:16 pmJune 5, 2025 5:16 pm

A bill that would remove all smog check requirements for cars that are 35 years or older was passed by the Senate this week following several amendments being tacked onto the bill. Senate Bill 712, authored by Senator Shannon Grove...

New Federal Data Reveals California Has Lost Over 36,000 Fast Food Jobs Since $20 Minimum Wage Law

June 5, 2025 1:51 pmJune 7, 2025 7:31 am

New data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics was released Thursday, revealing a staggering 36,565 fast food jobs have been lost since September 2023 when the $20 per hour minimum wage law, AB 1228, was signed into law. According...

San Diego City Council Passes Major Parking Increases In 5-2 Vote

June 4, 2025 4:48 pmJune 4, 2025 4:53 pm

The San Diego City Council passed sweeping city parking changes this week, with street parking costs expected to go up as a result. According to the new rules okayed by the City Council, the city will institute dynamic pricing, which...