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    CalMatters: What’s behind all the political theater over California’s high gasoline prices?

    State taxes on fuel are nearly $1 per gallon – 70 cents higher than national average By Columnist Dan Walters, CalMatters – California’s governors and […]Full Article

    State operation in Bakersfield leads to over 1,600 arrests

    Ongoing collaboration has also resulted in the recovery of 677 stolen vehicles, the seizure of 47 crime-linked firearms – A state law enforcement operation in […]Full Article

    Californians can now store digital driver’s licenses on their phones

    – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Californians participating in the mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program can now store their digital driver’s licenses and identification […]Full Article

    Governor urges schools to restrict cell phones in classrooms

    Report notes that 97% of students use their phones during the school day, with a median usage time of 43 minutes – Gov. Gavin Newsom […]Full Article

    California fast food prices surge following minimum wage hike

    Restaurants raise prices, reduce workers’ hours, and cut positions – A recent survey reveals that nearly all fast-food establishments in California have increased their prices […]Full Article

    Governor orders urgent action on homeless encampments statewide

    – Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments “while respecting the dignity and safety of Californians […]Full Article

    California candidate for US Senate out-raises opponent by $1.2 million

    – U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey outraised U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff by $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Garvey raised $5.44 million […]Full Article

    Walmart invites California entrepreneurs to pitch products at annual open call

    Applications are open until July 15 – This week, Walmart began accepting applications for its 11th annual open call event, inviting small business owners and […]Full Article

    CHP urges safe driving during Independence Day weekend

    CHP will initiate statewide Maximum Enforcement Period – In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide enforcement […]Full Article

    State helps seize nearly seven million fentanyl pills, 3,725 pounds of fentanyl powder

    Recently, Newsom more than doubled the deployment of CalGuard servicemembers to crack down on fentanyl smuggling – Ramping up efforts to continue tackling illicit fentanyl […]Full Article