CA indoor heat rule put on fast track
A worker scans items as they move through the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Sacramento in 2018. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP File From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect. A workplace safety board approved the rule in late June, and asked other state administrative agencies to fast-track putting it on the books. The rule went into effect Tuesday as another wave of triple-digit days sweeps through parts of the state. Worker advocates had been concerned that without the sped-up process, the rule…
Ballot battles, lawsuits and a ticked off millionaire: What’s behind Eureka’s parking lot war?
In summary City officials in Eureka the plan to turn public parking lots into affordable housing would be easy. Now they’re facing a ballot measure campaign funded by one of the city’s richest men. Long before irate local business owners began descending on public meetings, before opponents filed four environmental lawsuits warning of snarled traffic…
Latinos, renters and presidential politics could extend L.A.’s lurch to the political left
Demography, politics and the unintended consequences of civic reforms have pushed Los Angeles to the left, creating an electorate hostile to Republicans and shaping the prospects of candidates and causes this November and beyond. That broad, historic trend may get an added boost this election cycle with the emergence of Vice President Kamala Harris as…
Premiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025. Here’s how much
In summary Premium increases largely vary by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies that will protect them from steep hikes. Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025, Covered California officials announced Wednesday. That’s a smaller increase than this year’s 10% hike, which was…
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When California housing regulators beef with voters, who wins?
In summary What happens when voters take to the ballot to thumb their nose at…
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Kander and Ebb’s ‘The World Goes ‘Round’ comes to Foothill stage
Foothill Music Theatre spotlights the songs of the Broadway duo behind shows such as ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Chicago’ and more in a musical revue running July 25-28.
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California le quitó las vacaciones a un médico de la prisión y ahora tiene que pagarle 1.8 millones de dólares
Read this story in English La semana pasada, un jurado otorgó casi $2 millones a un ex psiquiatra de prisión de California que afirmó que…
