Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a novel tax plan to keep California’s shrinking newsrooms afloat. It provides incentives for companies to hire journalists.
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Gov. Newsom signed a law prohibiting the sale of disposable vapes, a measure meant to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.
California governor rejects legislation sponsored by LA fire victims, who had spoken out against his wildfire-liability effort.
A new analysis shows few home insurance policies are being written for Californians in high-risk areas despite incentives.
Arbitrator finds Uber liable for driver’s negligence, rejecting company’s arguments that it’s not responsible for a contractor’s actions.
CalPERS Chief Executive Marcie Frost earned $387,000 in 2017. She’ll take home at least $1.7 million this year after being awarded a record bonus.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes. They were inspired by survivors of the LA County fires.
“If we don’t have retirees, if we don’t have state workers because of AI, we don’t have a pension fund,” the president of the CalPERS board said in a discussion about the technology’s risks.
Californians will soon vote for a regulator with the power to affect everything from insurance premiums to fire recovery.
After a fire, survivors and insurers battle over testing and cleanup of standing homes. CA lawmakers passed two bills that aim to help.