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California drops mandatory sentencing for nonviolent drug offenders
With the swipe of a pen Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will finally eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing for nonviolent drug offenses. Senate Bill 73,...Read More
California legislators reach agreement on state’s Covid-19 relief package
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the leaders of the state Senate and Assembly announced an agreement Wednesday on a package of financial relief programs, including $600 payments to the state’s...Read More
Late night booze bill clears hurdle
A bill that would allow local communities across California to extend alcohol sales hours past 2 a.m. is one step closer to becoming law.Read More
Campos concedes to Chiu in Assembly race
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos has conceded the race for the District 17 state assembly seat.Read More
UC sets course for steep tuition hikes
UC President Janet Napolitano called for a plan that would increase students' tuition by as much as 5 percent over the next five years.Read More
Chiu, Campos face November Assembly battle
Two San Francisco supervisors named David will square off against each other in November.Read More
Assembly stands up to cyber bullies
The state assembly has unanimously passed a bill cracking down on new forms of cyber bullying.Read More