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California Housing To Change Under New Law

Gov. Newsom signs housing legislation overhauling California's landmark environmental law

After a decade of intense debating California overhauls CEQA, its landmark environmental law with hopes of making the state more affordable to live.

Associated Press News on MSN · 3h

Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California’s landmark environmental law

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that will remake California’s landmark environmental protection rules.

CBS News · 22h

California state budget passed after housing bill approval

California lawmakers passed a massive state budget vote Monday evening with just hours to spare before the July 1 deadline and the start of the new fiscal year.

California, state workers and Return to office

CBS News on MSN · 22h

How California state workers' delayed return to office will impact struggling Sacramento businesses

Many Downtown Sacramento business owners are surprised after the governor's mandate for state workers to return to the office four days a week starting on July 1 is now on pause.

KCRA Channel 3 on MSN · 20h

Some businesses dismayed after return to office delayed for some California state workers

The anticipated return of thousands of California state workers to the office will not be happening as expected on July 1. This comes after the state reached an agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 1000, delaying Gov. Gavin Newsom's order for one year.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

California’s largest union secures a one year delay on return-to-office mandate

California‘s largest public-sector union negotiated an eleventh-hour deal with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, securing a one-year delay on his statewide return-to-office mandate that was supposed to start on Tuesday.

California, national guard and Trump

The New York Times · 6h

Trump Pulls Back 150 Guard Troops From Federal Duties in California

The Trump administration sent the soldiers back to state command, allowing them to return to firefighting work. Thousands remain under federal control.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Military Requesting to Pull 200 Troops Back From California Protest Duty

The top military commander in charge of troops deployed to Los Angeles to respond to protests against immigration raids has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if 200 of those forces could be returne

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

Gavin Newsom says Trump "caved" in fight over National Guard troops

Trump sent Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles last month, deeming them necessary to help control the unrest, against Newsom's wishes.

California, cannabis

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 22h

California's 4% cannabis tax increase kicks in July 1

California's cannabis excise tax is set to increase from 15% to 19% on all products beginning July 1. It's an increase that some business owners feel would stunt the growth of the state's cannabis industry.

CalMatters on MSN · 15h

‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase

California’s excise tax on legal weed is increasing, despite efforts to keep it lower to help the struggling industry. Lawmakers left it out of the state budget they passed Monday.

KXTV-TV Sacramento on MSN · 3d

What’s new in California starting July 1

Starting July 1, a range of state and local changes will take effect, including higher gas and cannabis taxes, as well as minimum wage hikes for healthcare workers. Additionally, a set of laws will be implemented as the new fiscal year begins.

illegal fireworks, California

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 22h

California more than doubles illegal fireworks seizures so far this year, issues July 4 warning

Hot and dry weather across California is fueling a Fourth of July warning from both the Governor's Office and state fire officials: illegal fireworks will not be tolerated.

KXTV-TV Sacramento on MSN · 4h

Fire danger grows as Fourth of July nears and illegal fireworks explode across California

Firefighters are preparing for what is typically one of their busiest nights of the year, said Daniel Berlant, California State Fire Marshal. Berlant said illegal fireworks have caused more than $30 million in damage since 2024.

KNX News Radio Los Angeles o… · 1d

Cal Fire, Newsom, and SoCal leaders issue warnings on illegal fireworks

Cal Fire Monday issued a no- nonsense warning to Californians regarding the private use of pyrotechnics – “there is no tolerance when it comes to illegal fireworks.”

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‘Thrilled’ California Developers Cheer Rollback of State’s Environmental Law

New legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom exempts most new housing projects in urban centers from a lengthy review.

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California state budget to go into effect as lawmakers approve key CEQA reform bill

California lawmakers passed a massive state budget vote Monday evening with just hours to spare before the July 1 deadline ...

California is still the world’s fourth-largest economy

California remained the world’s fourth-largest economy as 2025 started by a narrow margin.

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California colleges can now pay athletes directly. Why taxpayers may foot some of the bill

As part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit, a school will be able to dole out up to a combined $20.5 million this year ...

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California lawmakers ask Trump to address sewage pollution from Mexico

Enough is enough, border communities like Imperial Beach, San Ysidro and Calexico should not be treated as sacrifice zones,” ...

California has biggest state economy in the US. How does Mississippi rank? What to know

California has the No. 4 economy in the world, biggest state GDP in US. WalletHub ranked the best states for health, business ...

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Question of the Bay: How are attacks on national and state parks reshaping your summer plans?

Bay Area residents share how California forest deregulation and park service cuts are affecting summer plans and access to ...

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California court rules state insurance policy on smoke damage is unlawful

A California judge has ruled the state’s bare-bones home insurance program’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful, a ...

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