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After a reckoning and the toppling, what is replacing Britain’s symbols of empire?

In this month’s newsletter: communities are reshaping how empire is remembered in public life. Plus, holding royalty to account in Jamaica and repairing centuries of harm in California

The Guardian - UK

Reparations leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ as Newsom vetoes university bill

Backlash as California governor rejects measure allowing preferential treatment for descendants of enslaved people

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On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day

Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes

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Descendants of Slaves to Receive Priority College Admission Under California Bill

California Assembly member Isaac Bryan plans to introduce a bill granting admission priority to descendants of enslaved people at state universities.

Latin Times

Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations

The owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines

The Independent UK

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

Law was part of package of reparations bills to address racial disparities, though some measures were rejected

The Guardian - US

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new laws that seek to offer repair for decades of policies that drove racial disparities for African Americans

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California bill aims to end ‘dangerous barrier’ to menstrual care in prisons

Bill would no longer require women to request access to period products and instead make them readily available

The Guardian - US

Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect after industry withdraws referendum

A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will likely take effect in the coming days

The Independent UK

Death threats and pedophilia accusations. How child trafficking took over California’s Capitol

California Democrats spent the final few days before summer recess in an unusual spot: embroiled in a legislative fight with Republicans, who typically operate in the shadow of the state’s blue supermajority.

Tribune News Service

Only Five of California’s 120 Legislators Are Renters; They Have United to Fight for Tenants

The renters’ caucus is pushing to win both protections and political clout for the state’s 17 million renters.

Capital & Main

Why California Republicans still use Sacramento mass shooting in push to undo prison reforms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One year later, Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting continues to shape discussions in the California Capitol. They revolve around one question: would lives have been saved if one of the suspects had served out his full prison sentence?

Tribune News Service

Unions and environmentalists push for California referendum reform

California's influential labor unions, government watchdogs and environmental advocates repeatedly accuse corporations of lying to voters in campaigns to reverse state laws and thwart the progressive Democratic agenda at the state Capitol.

Los Angeles Times

California Considers Giving the Incarcerated a Right to Vote

It takes a constitutional amendment followed by a statewide vote to legalize balloting behind bars. Will it happen?

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Could California be the latest state to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions?

Proposal would allow prisoners to vote in what advocates see as a matter of racial justice – but challenges lie ahead

The Independent UK

California proposal would reinstate prisoners' voting rights

California could reinstate voting rights to felons while they are in prison in a major expansion of suffrage for incarcerated people if a bill currently before the state legislature passes despite an uphill battle

Los Angeles Times

California won't forgive parking tickets for homeless after Newsom veto

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have required cities to forgive parking tickets for homeless Californians.

Los Angeles Times

California lawmakers OK buffer zones between new oil wells and homes, schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After years of failed attempts to impose health and safety buffer zones around new oil and gas wells in California, state lawmakers on Wednesday sent a bill to the governor that would require setbacks between those production sites and residential neighborhoods and other sensitive areas.

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Newsom signs state budget bills, with gas refunds to 17.5 million California taxpayers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law key elements of a new $307.9-billion state budget, a spending plan centered on gas refunds for 17.5 million taxpayers to soften the sting of high fuel prices and the cost of living.

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