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Rent control initiative Prop 33 begins "California Leavin' " TV ads
SACRAMENTO — California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign.The new ad that dropped this week is getting a lot of attention but some are already calling it confusing. It plays off the theme of the 1965 Mama's and the Papa's hit "California Dreamin.'"Instead, it's changed the title to "California Leavin'" and includes the lyrics: "All the homes are gone, and the rents too high."Political strategist Rob Stutzman watched the new ad aimed at promoting Prop 33. Only, Stutzman said that despite its crafting, it leaves a key point out. "They never use the ballot...
CA bill would allow rental car companies to use GPS 24 hours after a car goes missing, instead of 72
California lawmakers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would allow rental car companies to use GPS technology sooner to find stolen rental cars faster.San Francisco leaders say this would also prevent the cars from being used for theft and trafficking.When a rental car isn't returned on time, as California state law stands today, companies are required to wait 72 hours to use GPS to find it."It doesn't make a whole lot of sense," Matt Haney, a California Assemblymember said.Haney authored a bill that would shorten the window down to 24 hours instead.And now, he's urging Governor...
California FAIR Plan can pass extreme costs on to consumers, Department of Insurance says
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — The California Department of Insurance said the state’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, can pass costs it can’t afford in the wake of a major wildfire onto insurance companies, which can recoup some or all of that money from policyholders. The...
California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of Wednesday’s Collaborative Meeting
A controversial and confusing proposal is circulating throughout Santa Barbara's fishing industry and, environmental circles. The post California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of Wednesday’s Collaborative Meeting appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
In California, several children were playing near a picnic site when a mountain lion grabbed a five-year-old boy by the head and began running away. His father fought it off with his bare hands, and the boy was treated for injuries to his eyes. @davidmuirabc reports.
California legislature passes law experts say could require ID for social media
(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill requiring social media age verification to prevent unauthorized use by minors involving addictive feeds or late night use. Technology experts warn the bill would effectively require users to provide ID to use social media, and thus threaten First Amendment freedom of speech and access to information. SB 976, one of the last bills by State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, who retired from the legislature at the end of the August session, now goes to California...
Cooling centers opening in Sacramento and surrounding counties
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Valley and other parts of California are expected to endure triple-digit temperatures this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Sacramento Valley, Delta and Foothills from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Friday. Cities and counties in the Sacramento area shared a number of locations that […]
Californians to face step fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law -- $4,000, or roughly $50 pe rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides vital habitat for salmon, and California was experiencing its driest three-year stretch on record. The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines...
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