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California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

Proponents of the measure say Attorney General Rob Bonta demonstrated bias in the language he released. They say this has hurt their ability to collect enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.

California officials sue Huntington Beach over voter ID law passed at polls

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press

The state's Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the measure is in conflict with state law and could suppress voter participation.

Bureau of Prisons to close California women's prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The federal Bureau of Prisons says it is planning to close a women's prison in California known as the "rape club" despite attempts to reform the troubled facility after an Associated Press investigation exposed rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse.

Heat protections for indoor California workers in limbo after Newsom abandons rules

By Angela Hart, Samantha Young, KFF Health News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has abandoned proposed protections for millions of California workers toiling in sweltering warehouses, steamy kitchens, and other dangerously hot workplaces — upending a regulatory process that had been years in the making.

Court upholds California's authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

Tuesday's ruling comes after President Joe Biden's administration restored the state's ability to set vehicle emission rules that are stricter than standards from the federal government.

How effective are California's homelessness programs? Audit finds state hasn't kept track well

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The report released Tuesday attempts to assess how effective the state and municipalities have been spending billions of dollars to address the ongoing homelessness crisis in California.

California Democrats agree on plan to reduce budget deficit by $17.3 billion

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The agreement announced Thursday includes a $3.6 billion cut in primarily one-time funding, delaying and deferring about $5.2 billion in spending on various programs.

New England and Sierra Nevada hit by wintry weather, with storm forecast in central U.S.

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

It may officially be spring, but wintry weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.

California's Prop 1 homelessness measure passed by a hair. Here's what both sides are saying

By Hannah Grabenstein

Advocates say Proposition 1 will inject much-needed funds into a struggling mental health care system, but opponents worry about who will get left behind.

California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections

By Associated Press

The Los Angeles Times reports the rules were approved Thursday by the board of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health despite a late objection from the Department of Finance because of cost effects on the state.