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Newsom appoints new emergency services director as storms threaten California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a new director for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Saturday.
Key issues that will shape California in 2023
Last Wednesday, state lawmakers are set to return to Sacramento (though some may be driving instead of flying Southwest as they usually would) to resume the two legislative sessions that ceremonially started in December: a regular session focused on the typical business of debating and passing bills, and a special session focused on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to levy a penalty on oil companies he accuses of price-gouging Californians at the gas pump.
US: Jan. 6 participant arrested after California standoff
Federal agents took a participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol into custody for his alleged role in the insurrection after an hourslong standoff Thursday, authorities said.
$24 billion projected budget deficit may test California’s resolve to grow safety net amid recession
California faces a projected deficit next year even if the U.S. avoids a recession. Despite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they’ll maintain spending on social programs though advocates are calling for more.
Prosecutor: 4 more slayings tied to California serial killer
A man suspected in Northern California serial killings has been charged in four additional slayings this week, bringing the total to seven deaths since April 2021, authorities said.
