California Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly weighing a proposal aimed at supporting illegal immigrants and their families in anticipation of former President Donald Trump’s potential mass deportation policies should he take office again.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office is working on a new initiative designed to counteract President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated crackdown on illegal immigration. The plan, titled “Immigrant Support Network Concept,” aims to establish a regional network to assist immigrant communities in California. According to a draft obtained by Politico, the proposal outlines the creation of an "Immigrant Support Network" composed of regional hubs that will connect at-risk individuals and their families with essential community services, such as legal aid, education, labor unions, and local government support.
California lost 156,300 jobs in the first half of 2024, according to the latest federal quarterly payroll data, contradicting Governor Gavin Newsom’s optimistic claims about job growth in the state. While Newsom’s office had highlighted preliminary job survey data, which often overestimates employment numbers, the finalized payroll data shows a starkly different picture. In January, California’s payroll data counted 18,037,900 jobs, but by June, that number had dropped to 17,881,600, reflecting a significant job loss.
Beginning January 1, 2025, California public libraries will be prohibited from banning books addressing topics such as race, gender identity, or sexual orientation under the Freedom to Read Act (AB 1825).
Conservative voters in California’s rural areas are expressing growing frustration with the Democratic-controlled state government in Sacramento, citing overregulation, the rising cost of living, and policies they feel neglect their communities.
The California Energy Commission approved a $1.4 billion plan to create more chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The policy would result in an estimated 17,000 new chargers.
