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Lawmakers Push for Faster Wage Theft Claims Process
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With wage theft claims taking years to process, California lawmakers are proposing bills to help workers get paid faster. SB 310 would allow workers to sue for lost wages and penalties, while SB 261 would make unpaid claims public. Business groups oppose the measures, calling for better enforcement instead.
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State Farm approved to raise insurance rates by up to 38% after wildfire losses.
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Cities complain Caltrans delays encampment removals.
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Border Patrol barred from sweeping parts of California.
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A $250M clean truck grant is frozen, stalling port electrification efforts.
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California bill funds phonics-based reading programs but avoids mandates.
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A new Escondido neighborhood models fire-resistant housing in California.
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Black Caucus reintroduces 16 equity bills, steering clear of cash reparations.
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Salmon bans and crab fishing restrictions force fishing towns to find new income.
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Newsom pushes for $40B in federal aid to rebuild LA after wildfires.
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New bill would make threats to schools or churches easier to prosecute.
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Trump moves against CA climate programs that clash with his energy plans.
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California lawmakers advance a bill to ban declawing cats.
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