SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law overhauling charter schools in the state. Charter schools are public schools that operate by different rules than traditional public schools. Anyone can apply for a charter school, and state law requires school districts to OK them if they meet certain basic requirements This…… MORE
Organic Livestock Rule Comment Period
The Department of Agriculture reopened the public comment period for the National Organic Program Origin of Livestock proposed rule. First introduced in 2015, the proposal would add requirements about transitioning dairy animals to organic production. Current regulations provide two tracks for replacing dairy animals which are tied to how dairy farmers transition to organic…… MORE
New Calif. Law Allows Local Governments to Form Public Banks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A new state law in California lets local governments form their own banks to handle taxpayer money. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he signed a law co-authored by Assemblymen David Chiu of San Francisco and Miguel Santiago of Los Angeles. They argued that because public banks don’t have to worry…… MORE
CA Adopts 22 New Laws Addressing Wildfire Danger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California is adopting nearly two dozen new laws aimed at preventing and fighting the devastating wildfires that have charred large swaths of the state in recent years, killing scores and destroying a Sierra foothills city last fall. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced signing the 22 bills Wednesday, saying several will also help…… MORE
Judge Temporarily Blocks Calif. Law Aimed at Trump’s Tax Returns
(AP) SACRAMENTO — A U.S. judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a California law aimed at forcing President Trump to release his personal income tax returns in order to appear on the 2020 primary ballot. U.S. District Judge Morrison C. England Jr. issued a written opinion saying the law likely violates the U.S. Constitution. He had…… MORE
Sanders Undergoes Surgery & Cancels Upcoming Events
(KMJ) – Vermont Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has cancelled all events – including a town hall Thursday at Fresno City College – until further notice after undergoing emergency surgery. His campaign says the 78-year old experienced chest pains during an event Tuesday night. As a result, he underwent a heart procedure to…… MORE
Cal Water Storage
The Department of Water Resources says California begins a new water year with significantly more water in storage than the previous year thanks to above average snow and precipitation. Lake Oroville, which is the State Water Project’s largest reservoir, is currently at 102% of average compared to just 62% of average at this time last…… MORE
2 Guilty of Aiding Man Accused of Killing CA Officer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Two men who are in the United States illegally have been convicted of aiding a third man who was trying to escape to Mexico after authorities say he killed a California police officer. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that jurors convicted 34-year-old Conrado Virgen Mendoza and 28-year-old Erik Quiroz Razo of conspiring…… MORE
NRA: SF Mayor Retreats on ‘Terrorist’ Resolution
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The National Rifle Association is declaring victory after San Francisco Mayor London Breed told city departments to ignore part of a resolution labeling the NRA a “terrorist organization.” The resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors in September directs the city to assess ties between its contractors to the NRA. But…… MORE
Attorney Sues Calif. for Alleged Voter Violations
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A Republican lawyer who has waged lawsuits on behalf of the Trump administration is suing California and its Department of Motor Vehicles, saying the agency is failing to verify citizenship for voter registration. A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by attorney Harmeet Dhillon comes after a state audit found the California DMV’s…… MORE
