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Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler, Not Barbara Lee, to Fill Feinstein’s Seat
The selection rebuffs calls from progressives and some Democratic lawmakers to nominate Lee to fill the vacancy.
Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind Conflicted Legacy on Climate Crisis
The California senator fought for conservation but refused to back ambitious climate legislation in the Green New Deal.
9 CA Lawmakers Demand Expedited Review of Trump’s Eligibility to Run for Office
“It is urgent to resolve the question of Mr. Trump's eligibility” before a December deadline, the lawmakers said.
California’s Historic Climate Disclosure Legislation Targets Big Corporations
One bill will force nearly every major company that does business in the state to report its emissions.
“A Watershed Moment”: CA Sues Oil Giants Over Decades of Climate Destruction
California is the largest economy so far to take aim at fossil fuel companies for their role in climate destruction.
If Signed, CA’s Latest Shield Law Would Offer Strongest Abortion Protections Yet
SB 345 offers new protections to abortion providers, patients and those who support survivors of domestic violence.
Indigenous Smoking Program Fosters Shift From Commercial Tobacco
The Pine Hill Indian Tribe launched a cultural smoking cessation program making a stand against the industry's impact.
California Becomes Largest Economy to Back Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty
“We hope this move locks in real action on ending the era of fossil fuels in California,” said the initiative's leader.
California Attorney General Sues School District Over Anti-Trans Policies
The new policies violate “state laws safeguarding” student rights, state Attorney General Robert Bonta said.
11,000 LA City Workers Strike After City Engaged in Bad Faith Bargaining
LA city workers join hotel employees, Hollywood actors, and TV and movie writers in “hot labor summer” strikes.