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Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November. The measure would roll back parts of Proposition 47, a progressive ballot measure that reduced certain theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors to address overcrowding in jails. The coalition...
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Bill modeled after San Diego's homeless encampment ban stalls in California Senate committee
The California Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday put a pause on a Senate bill to clear homeless encampments written by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas.
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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress and media personality Paris Hilton is backing California legislation that aims to bring more transparency to discipline used at facilities for troubled teens.
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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at California prison for second time
Authorities say Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, has been stabbed at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year.
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Making cement is very damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California
The cement industry is one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide and is responsible for some 8% of global emissions each year. But demand for cement, an ingredient for concrete, keeps growing as the world constructs more buildings.
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California lawmakers vote to reduce deficit by $17 billion, but harder choices lie ahead
California lawmakers have voted to reduce the size of the state’s deficit. The state Legislature on Thursday approved legislation that takes a number of steps to reduce the deficit by about $17 billion. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said the deficit is about $38 billion. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office says it could be as much as $73 billion. Much of...
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Salmon fishing is banned off the California coast for the second year in a row amid low stocks
Federal fishery managers have voted to cancel all commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California for the second year in a row, and only the fourth time in state history, because of dwindling stocks.
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Audit reveals California's failure to track homelessness spending
A state audit found that California has not been measuring the effectiveness of homelessness programs despite $24 billion in spending. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on April 10, 2024.
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California spent billions on homelessness, failed to track effectiveness, audit says
California’s spending on homelessness increases each year, but the homeless population continues to rise.
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Audit reveals California's failure to track homelessness spending
A state audit found that California has not been measuring the effectiveness of programs established to combat homelessness despite $24 billion in spending. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on April 10, 2024.
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Bill restricting sexual predator placements in California passes committee
A bill to increase transparency when state hospitals attempt to place sexually violent predators in California communities unanimously passed the state Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday.
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7 charged with stealing California EBT benefits for low-income families
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is continuing its crackdown on fraud targeting benefits for California’s low-income families, arresting and charging seven people last week in connection with the theft of hundreds of thousands in Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits (EBT).
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California's salmon fishing season could face second year of total closure
Fishing regulators are poised to potentially shut down California’s king salmon season for the second time in two years, and just the third time in history.
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Legislation from San Diego lawmakers seeking to stop ‘hate litter' moves forward in Sacramento
This is the first step to make the distribution of hate litter unlawful. It comes after San Diego residents in several neighborhoods found antisemitic fliers on sidewalks, in driveways and on car windshields last year.
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California $20 fast food minimum wage is a win for workers, but worries franchisees
The California $20 minimum wage for fast food employees is celebrated by workers, but sparks concerns for some franchise owners.
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Part of Highway 1 crumbles into ocean near Big Sur
Drivers are asked to avoid a damaged section of Highway 1 on the Central Coast. Video broadcast Monday April 1, 2024 on Today in LA.
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Part of California Highway 1 near Big Sur crumbles into ocean
Drivers were stranded after a section of the scenic road crumbled about 17 miles south of Monterey.
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California to increase minimum wage for fast-food workers
Beginning April 1, minimum wage for many fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 per hour. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on March 31, 2024.
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California homeowners struggle amid state's insurance market crisis
People across California continue to struggle as many are being told that their homeowners insurance policies will not be renewed.
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California's commercial Dungeness crab season will end April 8 to protect whales
The commercial Dungeness crab season in California will be curtailed to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, officials announced Thursday.