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Major Setback for Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Following Arrest Of Pilot High on Magic Mushrooms

October 26, 2023 12:08 pmOctober 26, 2023 12:09 pm

The arrest of a Pleasant Hill pilot on Sunday who tried to crash an Alaska Airlines plane while under the influence of magic mushrooms sparked a major backlash against decriminalization efforts of psychedelics drugs in California this week, with the...

Governor Newsom Meets With Chinese President Xi Jinping In Beijing Amid Day Of Meetings With Chinese Officials

October 25, 2023 1:03 pmOctober 26, 2023 6:57 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in a surprise meeting in Beijing on Wednesday amid a series of climate and economic meetings attended by Newsom throughout the day. Since Monday, Newsom has been travelling throughout China...

732,000 Letters Favoring Ballot Initiative to Increase Rent Control

October 25, 2023 2:30 amOctober 25, 2023 2:31 am

A group of California housing advocates, renters, lawmakers, and social justice organizations announced on Tuesday that they will be sending more than 732,000 letters to Governor Gavin Newsom to help convince him to support the upcoming 2024 statewide rent control...

Robotaxi Companies Struck By Wave Of Protests, Legal Action Across California

October 24, 2023 5:11 pmOctober 24, 2023 5:13 pm

Robotaxi company operations across California were struck by a series of setbacks on Tuesday, with protests erupting against them in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Legal action ending Cruise’s operation in San Francisco, and a Los Angeles City Councilwoman putting...

State ZEV Truck Sales Goals Are Two Years Ahead Of Schedule According To New CARB Data

October 24, 2023 12:08 pmOctober 24, 2023 12:08 pm

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced on Monday that the state’s zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) goal for trucks was two years ahead of schedule, with 7.5% of all new trucks sold in California in 2022...

Gavin in China: Visits BYD Electric Car Maker – Company He Awarded $1.4B Mask Contracts

October 24, 2023 8:04 amOctober 25, 2023 7:00 am

Governor Newsom’s China trip itinerary includes stops in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. While Newsom claims the trip is a “climate-focused tour” with visits to a wind farm and Tesla’s new Chinese gigafactory, critics au contraire – Newsom is ignoring...

Governor Gavin Newsom ‘Tripped Up’ in Week Long China Trip

October 24, 2023 2:30 amOctober 24, 2023 8:06 am

Governor Gavin Newsom began his 6-day trip in China on Monday, arriving in Hong Kong directly from his impromptu visit to Israel over the weekend. Last week, Governor Newsom unveiled his Chinese trip itinerary, which includes stops in Hong Kong, Beijing,...