CA Insurance Exodus: Homeowner Coverage Evaporating in the Wake of the California Wildfires
By Jenny Jane The California wildfire catastrophe continues for many residents even after the fires go out. Vulnerable residents are left with a mess to…
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California Has the Nation’s Worst Poverty Rate, New Census Data Shows
By Ryan McMaken The US Census Bureau released new poverty data this month, and California once again has the nation’s highest poverty rate, according to…
People Worldwide Are Getting Sick From Utility “Smart” Meters — Californians Took PG&E to Court
By B.N. Frank Whether you know it or not, you probably have utility “Smart” Meters on your home and throughout your community. Tens of millions…
PG&E May Sporadically Cut Power To Californians For A DECADE
By Tyler Durden Californians trying to justify living in the Golden State might be updating their pro/con list by occasional candlelight for up to a decade, according…
Now in Effect: California Law Allows Marijuana Business Owners to Deduct Expenses from State Taxes
By Michael Maharrey Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that severs a link between state and federal tax law, allowing individuals to…
Four and Counting: Berkeley Passes Facial Recognition Ban
By Michael Maharrey BERKELEY, Calif. (Oct. 16. 2019) – Yesterday, the Berkeley City Council unanimously passed a ban on law enforcement use of facial recognition…
California’s Energy Crisis: Blackouts and $5 Gasoline
By Mac Slavo Unprecedented blackouts and continually rising gasoline prices are highlighting California’s energy crisis. While the price of gasoline soars, millions of Californians have…
California Adds 15 New Gun-related Laws Including a Much More Broadly Defined “Red Flag” Law
By Sean Walton California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 15 gun-related bills into law Friday, tightening the state’s already-stringent Second Amendment restrictions. One of the…
Signed as Law: California Bans Facial Recognition on Police Body Cameras
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that bans police from using facial recognition and biometric scanners with body-worn…
California to “Solve” Homeless Problem by Throwing Homeless People in Prison
By Matt Agorist Bakersfield, CA — There is no doubt that California is experiencing a homeless crisis. In certain parts of the state, the homeless…
Victory! EFF Wins Access to License Plate Reader Data to Study How Law Enforcement Uses the Privacy Invasive Technology
San Francisco—Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) have reached an agreement with Los Angeles law…
Reality Check: California’s New Vaccine Law Puts Kids In Danger
By Ben Swann The new law in California which bans medical exemptions for vaccines puts thousands of children in harm’s way. The law prevents doctors…
Oakland City Council Bans Facial Recognition
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, the Oakland City Council gave final approval for a ban of facial recognition technology by the city. The new ordinance not…
Californians Losing Sleep Over Verizon 4G and 5G Small Cells Being Installed Near Homes and Everywhere Else
By B.N. Frank So many Californians have been fighting 4G and 5G small cell tower installation in their communities that their state small cell bill…