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California Senate Leaders Issue Bipartisan ‘Wake Up Call’ in Aftermath of Trump Shooting
The Democratic and Republican leaders in the California State Senate made a bipartisan appeal for unity Wednesday in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire of Healdsburg and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones of San Diego issued a rare...
MedMen’s closure progresses as receiver oversees asset liquidation
MedMen’s properties in Illinois, Nevada, and New York are nearing sales, but the outlook in California and Massachusetts remains grim. The controlled shutdown of MedMen Enterprises continues under California-based receiver Richard Ormond. In a recent update, Ormond indicated that sales of most former MedMen dispensaries are in progress, with some locations being abandoned and four in Southern California still operational.
Forward spread stopped after Dehesa fire scorches 14 acres
UPDATE (July 18, 10 a.m.): Cal Fire San Diego said Wednesday the so-called Sloane Fire in the Dehesa area burned 14 acres and was 50% contained. DEHESA, Calif. (KGTV) — The forward spread has been stopped after a fire scorched over 12 acres in Dehesa Wednesday evening. The blaze...
Statement released on managing invasive barred owls to protect at-risk spotted owls
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final environmental impact statement analyzing proposed barred owl management alternatives to protect northern and California spotted owls in Washington, Oregon and California from invasive barred owls. The Service’s preferred alternative is the implementation of a proposed Barred Owl Management Strategy, which would result in the annual removal of less than one-half of 1% of the current North American barred owl population. Northern spotted owl populations are rapidly declining due to competition with invasive barred owls and...
California rapper Tan DaGod passes away during a meet-and-greet with her fans
California rapper Tan DaGod was shot dead while hosting a grand opening at Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland. She had heavily promoted her appearance online and shared a video of herself meeting fans at the event on Saturday. She was shot around 5 p.m. on Saturday, prompting fans who had...
Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — The long-unidentified remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 were returned home to California on Tuesday. The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers, 18, of Riverside,...
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs announces run for California Lieutenant Governor
SACRAMENTO — Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs wants another shot at public office after being voted out following a single term in his hometown city. He has now announced a run for California Lieutenant Governor.I spoke with him about his official campaign announcement."Are you calling this a comeback," I asked."I don't think it's a comeback because I don't think I ever left," Tubbs responded.The former mayor may not say it's a comeback, but he is back in front of cameras."We need a vision that speaks to the lived experiences of Californians," Tubbs said.After serving as a Stockton city councilmember for...
Clovis Unified sends $400 million bond measure to November ballot
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE) – In a unanimous vote Wednesday night the Clovis Unified school board approved a $400 million facility bond measure for the November ballot. The bond will address critical infrastructure needs within the district, including upgrades to several school sites, and to finish construction at the Terry P. Bradley Educational Center, the future […]
Folsom is one of California's fastest growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
FOLSOM, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest growing cities in California is in Sacramento County. Folsom ranks third, according to the state’s finance department. It comes as California experienced positive population growth in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Growth can mean more...
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.
Tubbs jumps back in the game
Michael Tubbs, who in 2016 became Stockton’s youngest-ever and first Black mayor amid documentaries and celebrity acclaim, and who introduced new ideas, but who lost his reelection bid in a surprising upset, today announced his candidacy for Lt. Governor of California. Tubbs, 33, who lives in Los Angeles, is...
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