By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Writer The state Capitol would normally be fairly empty this time of year, as lawmakers scatter to their districts across California to work on constituent services or
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has cosponsored H.R. 6382, the Stopping Sexually Violent Predators Act, in response to the news of Christopher Hubbart, the “Pillowcase Rapist,” being set
News release To help lower the cost of gas, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has introduced a bill that, if passed, would temporarily halt the gas tax for one year. “California
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her 15-bill legislative package successfully passed through both houses of the Legislature and was sent to the governor’s desk for final
News release Sen. Henry Stern’s Senate Bill 1509, “The NOT in California Act,” aimed at cracking down on extreme speeding in the state, passed through the Senate floor with
By Marisa Kendall CalMatters Writer It’s been a little more than two months since the U.S. Supreme Court gave cities the green light to crack down on homeless encampments. Already, Santa
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and has been
Compiled from Signal news services and staff reports Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing budget concerns, announced on Friday that he vetoed Assembly Bill 1840, which would expand homebuyer aid to illegal immigrants.
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer The California Senate voted on Tuesday to pass legislation that would expand access to a state homebuyer loan program to illegal immigrants, potentially offering them a
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, will
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, joined Gov. Gavin Newsom for the signing of a package of bills tackling retail theft, according to a news release from Schiavo’s office.
News release Operating under the auspices of enabling legislation by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, the Department of Cannabis Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, as part of
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The president of the University of California said on Monday that the 10-campus university system would enforce policies banning encampments and the wearing of masks to
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A U.S. appeals court on Thursday turned away a challenge to California’s vote-by-mail laws. Even though some invalid ballots may be counted in California under the
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer A federal judge on Tuesday ordered UCLA to stop preventing Jewish students from traversing the campus amid pro-Palestinian protests. The ruling was made after three Jewish
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the acquisition of state funding dedicated to several community projects in the 40th Assembly District, which includes most of the Santa Clarita
By CalMatters Staff Much is expected of the California voter. In any given election year, we may be asked to dust off our labor lawyer hats, brush up on oil
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Elon Musk said he will move the headquarters of his social media company X and rocket company Space X out of California. In a Tuesday post
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that 16 bills in her legislative package have advanced, with five bills moving onto the Senate floor, many with bipartisan support. Additionally,
By Alexei Koseff and Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writers In the nearly two weeks since President Joe Biden’s catastrophic performance in a televised debate, the Democratic freakout over whether he can