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October 2, 2023

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers

California Governor Gavin Newsom made the decision to veto a bill on Saturday that aimed to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers.

October 2, 2023

Meet the former union boss who is Gavin Newsom's Senate replacement for the late Dianne Feinstein

Meet the former union boss appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the vacant seat left by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

October 2, 2023

Southern California city mayor shares how being a victim of crime led him to run for office

Escondido Mayor Dane White shares how an assault by a homeless person and his experience living on the streets, battling drug addiction, led him to turn his life around and run for mayor.

October 2, 2023

This major US city rethinks its liberal homeless policy

Mayor London Breed announced a new initiative that would require homeless individuals to undergo drug testing and treatment in order to receive city services.

October 2, 2023

Zero cash bail takes effect in Los Angeles County amid ongoing concerns over crime

Los Angeles County's zero-bail system went into effect on Sunday, sparking criticism from law enforcement and local residents concerned about a rise in crime.

October 2, 2023

California's court-ordered plans to stem mental illness ignite concerns about control; Psychologist weighs in

California's CARE Act is set to take effect statewide in 2024, but some disability advocate groups are concerned the court-ordered plans could infringe on patients' civil rights.

October 2, 2023

San Francisco Bay boaters forced to fight off 'pirates' as seafaring bandits ravage community

Some residents living on yachts and boat homes in San Francisco Bay gave personal anecdotes of physical confrontations with pirates and helping others who were attacked

October 2, 2023

Newsom names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to fill Feinstein's vacant Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom named Democratic strategist Laphonza Butler as Sen. Dianne Feinstein's replacement in the U.S. Senate following the senator's death.

October 1, 2023

California leaders face backlash over pushback against homeless encampments

Homeless advocacy groups have attacked California leaders for pushing back on a court ruling that limited government authority over public encampments.

October 1, 2023

San Francisco officials push to keep paying eye-popping sum for homeless camper RV spots

San Francisco leaders are considering extending a lease for a homeless initiative that houses people on a parking lot in their RVs, despite each spot costing roughly $140,000.