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Trump blocks California’s first-in-the-nation ban on sales of gas-powered cars amid clash with governor over LA protests
Politics
Trump blocks California’s first-in-the-nation ban on sales of gas-powered cars amid clash with governor over LA protests
By Sophie Austin, Seung Min Kim, Michelle L. Price and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
Trump set to sign measure blocking California’s first-in-nation rule banning sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Politics
Trump set to sign measure blocking California’s first-in-nation rule banning sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By Michelle L. Price, Sophie Austin and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers
Politics
17 states are suing Trump administration for blocking billions in funds for EV chargers
By Sophie Austin, Alexa St. John and The Associated PressMay 8, 2025
Vehicles for sale are parked in a lot at a CarMax dealership
Finance
GOP-controlled House votes to block California from phasing out sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMay 2, 2025
17 years after California voters approved $10 billion for high speed rail, no tracks have been laid
Finance
17 years after California voters approved $10 billion for high speed rail, no tracks have been laid
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressApril 30, 2025
California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law
Success
California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 16, 2024
California Gov. Newsom signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking in state with country’s highest pump costs
Personal Finance
California Gov. Newsom signs law to prevent gas prices from spiking in state with country’s highest pump costs
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressOctober 15, 2024
Gov. Newsom kills bill to help return land to Black families
Politics
Gov. Newsom kills bill to help return land to Black families
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 26, 2024
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus
Politics
California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring schools districts to limit or ban students from using smartphones on campus
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 24, 2024
Gavin Newsom speaks
Tech
California cracks down on social media platforms sending addictive feeds to kids
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressSeptember 21, 2024
Gavin Newsom
Politics
Newsom pushes for school phone ban as social media concerns surge
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2024
California governor Gavin Newsom looking sharp
Leadership
Gavin Newsom says California schools need to ‘act now’ in banning phone use in the classroom
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2024
California can keep setting vehicle emission rules that are stricter than the federal government’s, court rules, blocking Republican states’ push
Environment
California can keep setting vehicle emission rules that are stricter than the federal government’s, court rules, blocking Republican states’ push
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressApril 10, 2024
Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis
Environment
Chrysler-maker Stellantis will comply with tough new California emissions standards that the CEO calls ‘a win-win solution’
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2024
Anthony Rendon, James Gallagher
Success
America’s first-ever project to study happiness and the meaning of life is happening in California
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressMarch 16, 2024
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