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Debate between Newsom, California mayors over Prop. 36 heating up
The debate over Proposition 36, the ballot measure would allow felony charges and increased sentences for theft and drug crimes, is heating up between Gov. Gavin Newsom and California's mayors.Some mayors across the state are in support of it, including Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose."We see that we have an epidemic of unaddressed, untreated addiction," said Mahan. "The answer is treatment."Mahan said Prop. 36 would help reduce retail crime, by mandating that drug-addicted individuals committing crimes get help."We have to have accountability for treatment," said Mahan. "We have to give judges the tools they need to mandate that people...
Tenants fight back: community land trusts offer rent relief
Happy Friday, Inequality Insights readers, thanks for reading. In case you missed it, California Divide’s Felicia Mello wrote earlier this month about California community land trusts. These organizations buy land and then sell or rent the buildings on it to low-income residents. According to the California Community Land Trust Network, their numbers have tripled in […]
Bill aimed to reduce overcrowding at animal shelters heads to Assembly Floor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A bill aimed at helping to reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the Golden State will advance to the Assembly Floor. Senator Scott Wilk proposed SB 1233 and hopes to expand access to low and no-cost spay and neuter services to pet owners. The bill heads to the Assembly after making […]
Central California's deep Latino history is fading
Once the epicenter of the Chicano Movement, Central California is at risk of losing its Latino history amid broad political shifts and lack of preservation. Why it matters: As the Latino population grows and becomes more diverse in the region, past lessons are being lost, depriving a new generation of activists of stories on how people once battled poverty and inequality — issues that persist in the Central Valley.
California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP
(The Center Square) - The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus as “retribution” for leaving the Democratic Caucus. While Senate Democratic leaders say it’s standard to remove individuals from committees to figure out how to maintain appropriate party balance in committees, the Latino Caucus says State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, a Latina woman, was removed from the group just for being a Republican. ...
Why is my California DMV car registration so expensive?
(KRON) — Are you one of the millions of registered car owners in California who recently paid their annual vehicle registration fee? You might have been taken aback by the immense price tag of having your car registered in the state — especially if you recently purchased a new car. For those spending hundreds — […]
Wesley Hunt warns voters to view Harris-Walz ticket as ‘radicals’
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) said voting for Vice President Kamala Harris would bring the “lawlessness” seen in California to every city and town in the nation. Hunt cited the “defund the police” movement during the summer of 2020, which gained momentum shortly after the death of George Floyd. The Texas congressman referenced how Harris and […]
SVCT’s ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ opens Aug. 23
The stage is set: one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong?. It’s 1930s Paris, and opera producer Henry Saunders (Jason Harris) is planning the concert of the century—as long as he can keep the amorous Italian superstar Tito Merelli (Doug Brook) and his hot-blooded wife Maria (Andy Kline) from causing runaway chaos.
San Jose Police Officer Reportedly Charged with Domestic Violence
A San Jose police officer has been brought up on multiple charges for the alleged ongoing domestic abuse of his now-pregnant partner. In a press release, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced that Timothy Hackney, 31, of Morgan Hill, has been charged with firing his duty weapon inside his home, false imprisonment, and assault.
Tiny homes may house jail diversion program for mentally ill in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Controversy is brewing over some tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal in San Jose. The existing tenants may soon be moved out, to make way for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill. Neighbors are upset, saying they feel like there hasn't been enough time...
Time Magazine's Kid of the Year includes a 13-year-old honoree from San Jose
Time announced their 2024 Kid of the Year, and while that title goes to a teenager in Virginia, one honoree is a 13-year-old girl from San Jose. Shanya Gill of Santa Clara County created a way to alert people of fires before one starts, the news magazine reported. She “couldn’t stop thinking about...
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