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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Crime
Female prisoners sue California for censoring complaints about anatomically male transfers
First Amendment chilling effects, 8th Amendment violation from increased risk of sexual harassment, rape, STDs, they claim.
California gas prices break record for second consecutive day
"Drivers are paying $1.50 more per gallon than a year ago."
Business
Amid supply-chain logjams, infrastructure bill allocates $250M to target truck emissions at ports
Critics have attributed bottlenecks to draconian California emissions standards excluding much of U.S. trucking fleet from transporting cargo to and from ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's two largest.
Lifestyle
This Is the Fastest Growing City in California
The U.S. population growth rate hit its lowest level since the Great Depression, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Over the past decade, the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic slowed immigration as well as caused many Americans to hold off on having kids.
Business
California to receive nation's largest portion of infrastructure bill
California is slated to receive about $45.5 billion from the massive infrastructure bill passed in Congress last week, an investment that state officials say will help create jobs and improve infrastructure.
Politics
Wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom responds to critics with now-deleted tweet
Jennifer Siebel Newsom was replying to those who have wondered whether 'family obligations' are the reason the governor has not made a public appearance in 11 days.
Coronavirus
COVID vaccination mandate begins for several Los Angeles indoor spaces
Residents over age 12 now are required to show proof of vaccination to enter establishments where food or beverage is served, gyms and
Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom retreats from public appearances; office cites unspecified family obligations
The governor abruptly canceled his plans to attend the U.N. climate summit in Scotland, and his social media accounts have also been uncharacteristically quiet for a few days.
Business
West Hollywood approves highest minimum wage in the nation
West Hollywood could soon have the highest minimum wage in the country after its city council approved an ordinance overnight Wednesday that sets the minimum wage at $17.64 per hour.
