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California budget ends high-speed rail standoff, sends billions to other projects

After wrangling over the future of California’s high-speed rail, state lawmakers plan to release a critical batch of money to finish a bullet train in the Central Valley, while also establishing an inspector general to audit the beleaguered project and authorizing billions of dollars in new money for rail plans…

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

George Skelton: Will California gun control legislation survive the Supreme Court ruling? Time will tell

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gun control bills have been shooting through the state Legislature at rapid-fire speed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is eager to sign them. But it’s anyone’s guess how many will survive this Supreme Court.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

When will Kristin Smart murder trial begin? Court announces new start date

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There’s a new start date for the Kristin Smart murder trial, a Monterey County Superior Court spokeswoman announced Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2022

George Skelton: With Roe overturned, will Democrats finally learn that losing parties can't construct the court?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Elections have consequences. That's a cliché, but clichés are born of truths. And this is a truth: If a Democrat had been elected president in 2016, we wouldn't have a right-wing Supreme Court.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2022

California constitutional amendment securing abortion, contraceptive rights goes to voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters will decide in November whether the state Constitution should explicitly protect a person’s right to an abortion and birth control.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022

California mother of daughters who were killed by their father speaks out to change law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The mother of three girls who were killed by their father at an Arden Arcade church publicly spoke out on Monday, her first remarks since her children were shot Feb. 28.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

A portrait of California farmworkers: Aging, underinsured and stressed by pandemic

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many farmworkers in the state lack access to health care at a time when this group as a whole is aging, a new report says.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

‘Dream come true’: Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray reflects on long journey to NBA

Kings fans got to hear from rookie first-round draft pick Keegan Murray for the first time Saturday when the team held an introductory news conference for him inside the grand entrance at Golden 1 Center.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

After DoorDash driver's arrest, California probation officer finishes delivery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After arresting a driver in the middle of delivering a DoorDash order, a Placer County probation officer took it upon himself to drop off the delivery.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022