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Newsom again vetoes bill to allow undocumented college students to work on campus
Newsom’s veto means a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges wages on. This is the second time he vetoed such a bill to allow public colleges and universities to hire undocumented students.
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California rewrites wildfire insurance to cover smoke damage
California’s Senate passed AB 1795, the nation’s first enforceable smoke damage insurance law, requiring insurers to cover testing and housing until homes are safe.
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California cites billions to cool prisons, but won’t disclose figures
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has yet to make public the multibillion-dollar cost projection behind its 2024 decision to exempt state prisons from heat safety rules.
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A Medicaid vote could decide a pivotal House race in California
Rep. David Valadao is fighting to keep his seat after voting for Trump’s megabill, which slashed over $1 trillion from the program. Democratic challenger Randy Villegas is betting the vote will cost him.
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Transit fares are rising in October—here’s how to save money
San Diego MTS fares rise Oct. 1. Riders on CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or CalWORKs may qualify for PRONTO LIFE discounts on buses and the Trolley.
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Understaffed and underpaid: Why CVS pharmacists in three states authorized a strike
The pressure on pharmacy staff to work quickly leads to high turnover and threatens patient safety, workers say.
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ICE arrests hit an all-time high. Desmond and Von Wilpert have opposite answers
ICE made more arrests around San Diego in July than in any month of Trump’s second term. The redrawn 48th District overlaps that ground, and it is one of the races that could decide control of the House.
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‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured
By 2030, the number of uninsured Californians under 65 is expected to nearly double from 2.4 million to 4.6 million
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21 States Sue Federal Government To Block Anti-Trans Under-19 Medicaid Ban
The lawsuit targets a rule that bars federal reimbursement for puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for anyone under 18 on Medicaid or under 19 on CHIP.
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Central Valley voters want a pause on data centers and final say, survey shows
A new survey shows a majority of Central Valley voters want a pause on data center development and more say in the approval process
