Rep. Mike Thompson points to Davis as model for safer cycling nationwide
At the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Rep. Mike Thompson promoted America Bikes Act to expand infrastructure and encourage cycling nationwide.
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Rep. Scott Peters urges Trump administration to stop stalling DACA renewals
According to the Peters, current delays for DACA recipients at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services seem "intentional and politically motivated," and processing times have doubled.
Law enforcement, district attorneys oppose diversion bill for theft offenders
AB 2108 would mandate that city and county officials establish rehabilitation programs for those who commit theft.
Lopez: In this Hollywood courtroom, defendants are sentenced to get help, and graduations are celebrated
Among other legal matters, the mental health courts handle the cases of defendants who have a serious mental illness and have been judged incompetent to stand trial in criminal court.
Schiff proposes federal bill requiring influencers to disclose paid political ads
“California’s primary this year made a clear case that our current guardrails around campaign advertisements are not keeping up with the changing landscape of political speech.”
Newsom memoir sparked Ruby Rippey’s tell-all response — and disputes key detail in memoir
The timing of the account comes as Newsom ramps up toward his expected 2028 presidential run.
‘Time is of the essence’ to ban AI political ads says US Sen. Adam Schiff
Last week, Republican governor candidate Steve Hilton released an AI-ad in which he is depicted as a gladiator.
Aide involved in affair with Gavin Newsom in 2005 speaks out: 'Resentment is a luxury I can't afford'
'Resentment is a luxury I can't afford,' writes Ruby Rippey in Vanity Fair. Her first-person essay offers the most intimate description yet of the affair with the then-mayor of San Francisco.
Ruby Rippey reveals new, contradicting details of Newsom affair in Vanity Fair
The former staffer’s account of her affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom slightly contradicts his public account of their fling.
New state bill aims to give formerly incarcerated firefighters a path to employment
Incarcerated firefighters are a critical part of California’s wildfire strategy, making up nearly half of emergency response hours during last year’s wildfire season.
New reminder about Newsom’s old affair reinforces tie that binds him to Trump | Opinion
A woman who had an affair with Gov. Gavin Newsom decades ago shares her story with Vanity Fair. It shows how morally bankrupt behavior has invaded our politics.
The San Francisco StandardReporting
Lurie welcomes federal regulation of Waymo and robotaxi industry The San Francisco mayor is backing a bill from Rep. Kevin Mullin that would require autonomous vehicle companies to improve their performance during emergencies.
California cannot keep rewarding utilities after catastrophic wildfires
Edison saw record profits and dividends after the Eaton fire and a state bailout. Legislators and Newsom may give them another.
CapRadioReporting
New state bill aims to give formerly-incarcerated firefighters a path to employment More than a thousand incarcerated firefighters play a critical role in battling wildfires across California, but many face challenges landing a job in the firefighting field after being released.
Downtown Sacramento’s Return-To-Office lunch options
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: State employees returning to Downtown Sacramento following Gov. Newsom's Return-To-Office order are finding a vastly different universe from the vibrant metro area of 2019, the last time Sacramento food writer Becky Grunewald was on the Podcast. Many longtime lunch and coffee favorites have closed, moved, or offer only limited hours. Sacramento food writer Becky Grunewald joined us to talk about some current lunch options for the Downtown crowd, and other highlights of the local food scene. Continue reading the full article: Capitol Weekly Original article: https://capitolweekly.net/downtown-sacramentos-back-to-work-lunch-options/
Padilla introduces a new bill to counter Trump’s ‘attacks’ on federal elections
The SHIELD Our Elections Act would empower states and voters to enforce federal election laws and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
The San Francisco StandardReporting
SF Democrats set date for D8 endorsement after sexual assault allegation roils race Plus: Becerra's invisible campaign could hurt down-ballot Democrats and Pelosi keeps the money flowing to Chan.
Why Paramount's Warner Bros. deal suddenly looks less certain
State attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, plan to ask for a trial in 2027 -- after the midterm elections.
Lopez: In L.A.'s underground, the public servants are 80, 90 and 100. It's tough getting old
LADWP is replacing 45 miles of aging water lines annually. As leaks sprout, should it do more?
The Backlash to Newsom’s Return-to-Office Mandate and HHS Withholds Medicaid Payments to California
Newsom’s return-to-office mandate may not help people “fall in love,” but it has created a standoff between the governor and California’s powerful state worker unions.
Woman arrested by ICE at SFO is SF photographer, cafe worker
Friends identify the woman as a longtime San Francisco resident; State Sen. Scott Wiener calls for her release.
Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest
Environmental groups want Board of Environmental Safety member Rhys Williams to resign over ties to a lobbying firm — the latest Newsom aide to land a plum state board seat.
