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California Legislators Finally Agree Upon School Reopening Plan – and $6.5 Billion Price Tag

February 19, 2021 3:06 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would allocate $6.5 billion to help schools across California reopen for in-school learning was finally agreed upon by state legislators. Senate Bill 86, authored by the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, would replace...

Gov. Newsom, Legislature Announce New $9.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package

February 17, 2021 7:34 pmFebruary 18, 2021 12:43 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced that they reached an agreement on a new economic relief package worth $9.6 billion. The package, which aims at relief...

Eviction Moratorium Extended in California Through June 30th

January 28, 2021 2:29 pmFebruary 2, 2021 1:21 pm

On Thursday, the California legislature passed a new eviction protection plan that will extend the eviction moratorium until June. Governor Gavin Newsom also indicated Thursday that he will sign the legislation, ensuring the new moratorium end date will go into...

Sacramento Mayor and Council Votes to Eliminate Single Family Zoning in Residential Neighborhoods

January 21, 2021 8:42 amJanuary 25, 2021 9:30 am

The Sacramento City Council voted this week to eliminate standard single-family zoning in Sacramento’s residential neighborhoods, adopting a radical zoning measure that the California Legislature couldn’t even pass – twice. “City officials said the proposal would help the city alleviate...

Senator Scott Wilk Chosen As Next Senate Republican Leader

January 20, 2021 9:35 pm

On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk (R- Santa Clarita) was unanimously chosen by Senate Republicans as the next Senate Republican leader. Senator Wilk will take over for current Senate Republican leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who had made the announcement on Wednesday...

Gov. Newsom Announced $4 Billion Coronavirus Spending Plan – Including Electric Cars?

January 5, 2021 9:15 pmJanuary 6, 2021 2:41 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed a $4 billion spending proposal aimed at job growth, small business protections, and the build up for electric car systems in California. Almost half of the proposed spending, $1.5 billion, would go to electric...

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber Tapped By Governor Newsom As Next Sec. of State

December 22, 2020 7:36 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) to fill the newly vacant position of Secretary of State of California. Governor Newsom’s decision came only hours after he made the post vacant by selecting the soon-to-be former...