Immigration
Homeland Security Department issues waiver to accelerate border wall construction in California
The waiver issued Tuesday will enable construction of about 2.5 miles of new wall in California.
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Coronavirus
California to require COVID vaccination boosters for health care workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced several new measures Wednesday to combat rising COVID-19 case rates associated with the omicron variant, unveiling a new vaccination requirement for health care workers and steps to ensure kids stay in the classroom after the holidays
Coronavirus
LA will not lock down amid increase of omicron cases
Los Angeles will implement other measures to prevent more infections
Coronavirus
California SpaceX headquarters has recently seen 132 COVID-19 cases
SpaceX released a statement, noting the number represented cases as far back as September
Politics
Gov. Newsom proposes millions in new spending for litter, encampments
The state could allocate millions of dollars in next year’s budget to fund continuous efforts to clean up California’s streets and address homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. Speaking from the site of a Clean California project, Newsom said
Education
J.J. Abrams' school sued for COVID vaccine mandate: exempts 'migrants,' not religious objectors
The PCHS policy is riddled with arbitrary exemptions for "students who are migrants, homeless, in foster care, or from military families," as well as special education students
Politics
California proposes rollback of solar incentives, fee increases
In the latest rift in the state’s ongoing debate over rooftop solar, California’s utility officials have proposed to reduce the value of excess energy sold back to the grid for thousands of homeowners
Coronavirus
California resurrects statewide indoor mask mandate
California will implement a statewide universal masking mandate starting Wednesday as COVID-19 case rates remain on the rise in various regions across the state, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday. The indoor mask mandate will apply
Politics
California governor plans to model a gun control law after recent Texas abortion legislation
Newsom’s statement comes in response to the Supreme Court ruling restricting abortions in Texas
