Government
LA seeks $1.9B bailout amid $1B deficit, $38M in lost revenue from fires(The Center Square) – Los Angeles is seeking a $1.9 billion state bailout after receiving $2.5 billion in state aid thus far. Los Angeles faces a… Read More
Government
California sheriff promises ICE cooperation, setting up sanctuary state challenge(The Center Square) – One Northern California sheriff has said he will report illegal immigrants arrested for violent crimes to immigration officials, setting up a legal challenge to the state’s… Read More
State Government
California bill restricts self-defense, ends crime-stopping protection, mandates ‘retreat’(The Center Square) – California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” Bystanders intervening to protect others or… Read More
Congress
Newsom seeks $2B for fire aid, low-income housing from Congress(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is requesting $2 billion in federal funding to develop low-income housing in Southern California communities devastated by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Read More
Government
California AG: Hospitals must continue transitioning minors, citing anti-discrimination laws(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance warning hospitals that withholding “hormone therapies” and “gender-affirming surgeries” from minors are in violation of state law if they… Read More