California

Governor Newsom Highlights Milestone in Transformation of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

The project, first announced in May 2023, transformed San Quentin from a maximum-security prison into the “San Quentin Rehabilitation Center,”…

1 year ago

California Launches Effort to Put Next 1,000 Zero-Emission School Buses on the Road

The time children spend in school bus commutes accounts for less than 10% of a child's day, yet the commutes…

1 year ago

More Than 250 New Recycling Sites Coming to 30 California Counties

Californians can now redeem wine, liquor and large juice containers for cash, and new retailer take back rules beginning next…

1 year ago

California Coalition Just Launched Its ‘Own Damn Satellite’ to Track Pollution

The satellite is designed to detect, pinpoint, and quantify super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation…

1 year ago

Gov. Newsom Has a plan to Prevent Big Oil ‘Profit Spikes’

The proposal would authorize the California Energy Commission or CEC to require that petroleum refiners maintain a minimum fuel reserve…

1 year ago

Drivers License on Your Phone? California IDs Coming Soon in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet

Offering a California ID in an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, or mDL in the California DMV Wallet app, does…

1 year ago

Pacific Coast Highway Protest

These advocates believe the United States has a responsibility to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after the dust settles, due…

1 year ago

California Receives $600M in Federal Funds to Improve Power Grid

The project will: Enhance more than 100 miles of transmission lines with advanced conductor technologies that will help connect more…

1 year ago

Governors Briefs: Grants Available to Bolster Security in Faith Communities, Nonprofits and New Governor Appointment

The new request for proposals can be found on the California Governor’s office of emergency services website, which administers the…

1 year ago

Governors Briefs: State Awards Funds to County Behavioral Health Agencies, State Entities to Address Encampments With Urgency and Dignity

These awards will enhance local efforts to provide immediate housing and support for individuals with serious behavioral health conditions by…

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