Steyer Plots 2027 Tax Showdown, Eyes Special Election To Hit Big Business
Tom Steyer told union leaders he’d back a 2027 special election to push split‑roll and other corporate tax hikes; he planned a San Francisco press conference to roll out the idea.
LA Lawmaker To Insurers: Cover Fire‑Safe Homes Or Lose Your License
A new state bill would require insurers to offer and renew coverage for homes that meet state wildfire‑safety standards, with penalties for noncompliance starting Jan. 1, 2028.
Victorville School Uproar Spurs Senator’s 1,000-Foot Rehab Buffer Push
Sen. Suzette Valladares introduced SB 1060 to require a 1,000-foot buffer between large residential treatment centers and schools, a response to protests over a Victorville campus.
Sacramento Lawmaker Takes DOJ To Court Over ICE ‘Ambush’ Arrests At Local Courthouse
Assemblymember Maggy Krell sued the DOJ seeking records on ICE arrests at Sacramento’s immigration court after months of FOIA requests and community complaints. The filing asks the court to force disclosure of agency communications and detention logs.












