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Los Angeles Prosecutor Working for Gascón Posts $50,000 Bond After Felony Arrest
Diana Teran faces felony charges of unauthorized use of data from confidential peace officer files.
Amid Protest, Cal Poly Humboldt to Shut Down Campus for Rest of Semester
With a campus building occupied by anti-Israel demonstrators, classes will be online through May 10. No word yet on graduation.
Stressed Kids? California Lawmaker Thinks Less Homework Is the Answer
Assembly bill would require that district homework policies consider students’ physical and mental health.
Millions of Californians Risk Losing Internet Service If Congress Lets Program End
The COVID-era Affordable Connectivity Program gives low-income households a $30 monthly subsidy to cover internet access. Its funding is running out.
Border Crisis a ‘Shell Game,’ Critics Say
The hotspots shift from place to place, but illegal immigrants keep crossing the border every day in San Diego County.
Bill Aiming to Inform California Students About Alternatives to Abortion Is Voted Down
The measure would have offered information on pregnancy centers, which do not perform abortions. Democrats on the Education Committee opposed it.
Thousands of Tesla Supercharging Stations Now Open to Other EV Models in California
The move makes the stations immediately available to Ford and Rivian vehicles. GM, Volvo, and Polestar EVs are expected to gain access this spring.
Autonomous Driving Startup ‘Ghost Autonomy’ in Silicon Valley Shuts Its Doors
The autonomous driving software developer Ghost Autonomy shut down its worldwide operations in early April.
California Lawmakers Kill Bill That Would Ban Using NDAs in Legislative Discussions
The measure was a response to reports that nondisclosure agreements were used in drafting the fast-food minimum wage bill. Those reports were denied.
California Bill Would Allow Candidates to Use Campaign Funds for Personal Security
Staff would also be allowed to install surveillance, hire guards, and more. Critics say politicians who make the state unsafe want to shield themselves.
California’s Tax Revenue Projections Weakening as Newsom’s Budget Revision Deadline Looms
Sales and use taxes are about $1 billion below forecasts since November.
