Former local mayoral and county clerk-recorder candidate, Gaea Powell, was found guilty of eight felonies and one misdemeanor, following a trial that ended Sept. 18. The former business consultant was charged with several counts of election and voter fraud from the 2022 and 2024 Arroyo Grande mayoral elections. She ran for the 2026 San Luis […]
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New bill prevents Artificial Intelligence from taking Cal State jobs
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law, preventing Artificial Intelligence from replacing staff and faculty positions within the Cal State system.
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What’s on the June 2 ballot?
In California’s primary election on June 2, voters will see candidates for Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, County Assessor, County Clerk Recorder, Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, California Legislature, U.S. Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner, and Board of Equalization.
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Cal State Union sponsors bill to limit university executive salaries
California lawmakers have proposed AB 1831, a bill that would cap Cal State executive salaries at 125% of the governor’s salary, in an effort to prioritize student access and affordability.
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Legisladores acusan a Cal States de evitar aumentos salariales a través de la ley estatutaria
Find the English version here. Traducido por Alexa Soto-Rios. Josef Kasperovich ha trabajado durante 30 años en el departamento de arquitectura de Cal Poly como especialista en producciĂłn multimedia. Uno de sus dos hijos cursa la universidad. Incluso con subvenciones y becas, resulta difĂcil pagar la matrĂcula. “En un mundo perfecto, trabajar para una universidad […]
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Lawmakers accuse Cal States of avoiding salary raises through statutory lawÂ
Cal State employees and unions are advocating for the passage of AB 1818, which would eliminate the need for salary negotiations and require the Cal State system to compensate for raises, regardless of state funding.
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Lack of federal regulation on AI prompts California to pass new bill
California has passed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring AI companies to publicize safety frameworks and transparency reports, and to report catastrophic risks and incidents, in order to promote responsible AI development.
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California Assembly bill proposes new mileage-based fee for drivers
California is considering a new mileage tax to replace the current gas tax, which could increase vehicle taxes for commuters and impact affordability and road safety for Californians.