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The Democratic-led legislature’s efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called “sanctuary” states, promises to be among the most contentious issues during a session expected to focus heavily on public safety.
Inmate firefighters housed in California’s county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.
California Republican lawmakers were miffed after a handful were abruptly kicked off pivotal legislative committees by Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Assembly Republicans announced a package of bills Wednesday to address the affordability issues affecting most Californians.
Sacramento lawmakers introduced a wildfire bill to make sure healthcare service plans offer trauma and mental health recovery for those impacted by natural disasters.
Black lawmakers revive push to assist California descendants of enslaved Americans.
Latino Republicans were barred from joining the Democratic-led California Latino Legislative Caucus and have formed their own.
A new shelter for evacuees displaced by the Eaton fire is opening in Duarte, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services says.
Three earthquakes shake parts of Riverside County, Malibu and across Westside and the San Fernando Valley. There are no reports of damage.
California lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties on looting and other opportunistic crimes during disasters after more than two dozen individuals were arrested in evacuation zones after the recent deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.
