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‘Puddles and ditches’: California considers protecting wetlands from Trump order

President Trump — once again — will rein in the nation’s 53-year-old law protecting waterways. At stake are seasonal streams, pools and ponds. The move is welcomed by farmers and builders

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A loophole in California law makes it hard to prosecute threats against schools. Will lawmakers close it?

After a man threatened an elementary school in her district, Assemblymember Darshana Patel wants to close a loophole in the law that makes it harder to prosecute threats against places than individuals.

They tried to pay their overdue rent. Their landlord wouldn’t accept it

It’s legal in California to evict tenants for nonpayment even when they can pay all their overdue rent. A proposal pending in the Legislature seeks to change that.

California’s cities and schools face big budget gaps, few options
How to file a complaint against a California homeless shelter

Navigating California’s homeless shelter system can be complicated. Here are agencies and organizations that can help.

How Trump’s drastic K-12 plans will — and won’t — change California schools

Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum.

Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator

In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more information.

California homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas

In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.

As fire season grows, California senators push for more year-round firefighters

Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed that state firefighters work full time in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year.