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Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Established Supervised Injection Sites
Studies have proven that supervised drug injection sites result in fewer overdose deaths in cities that implement them.
Liberal States Like California Are Also Failing to Make Progress on Climate
California started strong, but a new analysis shows it’s now woefully failing to meet its emission reduction targets.
Detained Immigrants in California Strike Over $1 a Day Pay, Working Conditions
GEO Group is retaliating against the jailed immigrants, even as it denies that an ongoing strike is underway.
Floods in Death Valley, California Are a “1,000-Year Event,” Meteorologist Says
Last week's historic flooding left hundreds of people stranded and signaled an intensifying climate emergency.
California and Maine Are Implementing Universal Meal Programs for All Children
Advocates say these historic programs will help combat food insecurity and pave the way toward greater food justice.
Hundreds of California Farmworkers Are Marching for Union Voting Rights
The marchers are demanding better legal protections against voter suppression by employers in union elections.
Hundreds of Thousands of Incarcerated People Are in Danger Amid Scorching Heat
This summer is among the hottest on record, but many people in U.S. prisons can’t access even basic ways to cool down.
Biden Mulls Climate Emergency Declaration as Wildfire Sweeps California
The Oak Fire has now burned more than 14,000 acres, making it California's largest wildfire of the season.
Reparations for Racist Laws Are Gaining Traction at State and Local Levels
A number of states are taking a closer look at racial equity in agriculture specifically.
Newsom Announces California Is Going to Start Making Its Own Low-Cost Insulin
“In California, we know people should not go into debt to receive life-saving medication,” the governor said.