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The Unusual State Of Electric Cars In California

February 23, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 23, 2024 2:31 am

California is at a weird spot in 2024 when it comes to electric cars. On one hand, the California Energy Commission just released a report showing that zero-emission vehicles shot up 1022% between 2013 and 2023. They particularly noted that...

New Poll Finds Former SF Mayor Mark Farrell Leading Current Mayor London Breed In 2024 Election

February 22, 2024 5:19 pmFebruary 22, 2024 5:35 pm

According to a new San Francisco Chronicle poll released on Thursday, former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is currently in a narrow lead over current Mayor London Breed 20% to 18%, putting her reelection chances this November severely in danger....

Octopus Farming Ban Introduced In California Assembly

February 22, 2024 11:56 amFebruary 22, 2024 11:58 am

A bill that would both ban octopus farming in California and ban farmed octopus from being imported into the state was introduced in the Assembly on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 3162, authored by Assemblyman Steve Bennett (D-Ojai), would specifically prohibit a...

Los Angeles DA Candidates on the State of the Campaign

February 22, 2024 2:35 amFebruary 22, 2024 7:19 am

With only 12 days to go, the dozen people who hope to be the next (or continue to be) Los Angeles County District Attorney have pushed their campaigns into overdrive. With so many candidates, even a seemingly small bump could...

Bill to Require an Armed Officer In Every School Introduced In Assembly

February 22, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 9, 2025 6:57 am

A bill to require all public schools in California to have at least one armed school resource officer (SRO) was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 3038, authored by Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Riverside), would specifically require a public...

Bill to End Unconditional Pet Bans In Rental Units Introduced In The Assembly

February 21, 2024 5:03 pmFebruary 21, 2024 5:03 pm

A bill to end all unconditional pet bans in rental units in California was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. The bill would also require reasonable reasons for not allowing pets in a rental unit. Assembly Bill 2216, authored by...

No Clear Winner in California’s Third And Final U.S. Senate Debate

February 21, 2024 12:53 pmFebruary 21, 2024 12:53 pm

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and former Major League Baseball Star Steve Garvey (R) met on the stage for a debate for the third time in the U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, at...