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President Biden Declares California Storm Emergency Following Request From Governor

March 11, 2023 8:13 amMarch 11, 2023 8:18 am

President Joe Biden approved a California Emergency Declaration on Friday, giving federal assistance to both state and local response and relief efforts following large storms that caused flooding, mudslides, blizzards, and landslides in Counties across the state. Since the beginning...

State Regulators Shut Down Silicon Valley Bank

March 10, 2023 12:46 pmMarch 10, 2023 12:46 pm

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation announced on Friday that the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) would be shut down with the FDIC in charge of liquidation, officially ending one of the largest banks in the country and one...

Immigrant Groups Oppose LA City Council’s Sanctuary City Proposal

March 10, 2023 2:20 amMarch 10, 2023 2:21 am

Multiple groups in Los Angeles came out in opposition to Tuesday’s Los Angeles City Council to make the city a “sanctuary city” for undocumented immigrants and stop the use of city resources to aid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

District Court Judge Rules California Cannot Ban Sale Of Alligator, Crocodile Products

March 9, 2023 2:00 pmMarch 9, 2023 2:00 pm

A U.S. District Court judge ruled on Wednesday that California cannot ban the sale of alligator and crocodile products, finalizing a suit that began over three years ago. While California has had a ban on Alligator meat and skins for approximately...

Governor Newsom Ends $54 Million Department of General Services Contract With Walgreens

March 9, 2023 7:03 amMarch 9, 2023 9:32 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that the state will be ending a $54 million contract with Walgreens, the first of likely many state actions against the pharmacy and retail company following an announcement earlier this week that the state...

SF Supervisor Catherine Stefani Announces 2024 Run For Assembly

March 8, 2023 6:06 pmMarch 8, 2023 6:06 pm

San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani announced her run for San Francisco and San Mateo County-spanning District 19, on Wednesday, becoming the first of likely many candidates in the race. District 19 is currently served by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco),...

Los Angeles City Council Delays Vote On Donation of Police Robot

March 8, 2023 1:58 pmMarch 9, 2023 6:35 am

A Los Angeles City Council decision over whether or not to accept a $280,000 police robot donation for the Los Angeles Police Department was postponed for 60 days on Tuesday following protests by many residents over spying and use-of-force concerns....