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California has one of the lowest rates of low-wage workers
Nearly 16% of California workers earn less than $17 an hour — among the lowest rates in the country — per new data from Oxfam, a global, nonprofit advocacy group for income equality. Why it matters: The state has long been a leader in raising minimum wages, helping...
The 1000-Year Storm That Blasted California
California faced some extreme weather at the beginning of 2024. The heavy rainfalls and the massive number of mudslides lead to news teams throwing around a term. The storm was called the 1000-year storm. But what exactly does that mean, and does the storm actually occur every 1,000 years? There’s a lot of misunderstanding surrounding […]
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
Six Men Charged in Federal Complaint Alleging Burglary Spree on Federally Licensed Firearm Stores Across Southern California
Six men are anticipated to make their initial appearances this afternoon, facing a criminal complaint alleging that they carried out a 9-month burglary spree throughout southern California using stolen vehicles as rams to gain entry into firearms stores and stealing over 300 firearms. The following defendants, who have been held...
California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday that will stop schools from notifying parents if a student changes their gender identity in class. The post California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ groups with backlash from conservative groups appeared first on KION546.
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.17.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Melany Acosta-Parra, of Kerman, has been appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission. Acosta-Parra has been a Recreation Leader for the City of Kerman Parks and Recreation Department since 2021. She served on the Kerman Youth Commission from 2021 to 2024. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Acosta-Parra is a Democrat.
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