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Bills aimed at closing traffic ticket loophole for driverless cars get initial green light
A pair of bills that aim, in part, to close a loophole prohibiting autonomous vehicles from getting traffic tickets cleared major hurdles in the California legislature this week.
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Seven California hotels receive top honor on first ever Michelin Keys Guide
The 2024 Michelin Guide hotel selection includes seven California hotels receiving the top honor.
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Garlic Festival says goodbye to Stockton, hello to Merced County fairgrounds
The California Garlic Festival is leaving Stockton and headed to the Merced County fairgrounds this summer.
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California lawmakers clear path for more oversight, traffic tickets for driverless cars
A pair of bills seeking more regulations over the driverless car industry cleared major hurdles in the California legislature this week. The proposed new laws would, in part, close a loophole the NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit exposed that has been leaving autonomous vehicles immune from receiving traffic tickets. Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban has the story.
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Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing new help to ensure doctors and patients in Arizona can get access to abortions despite a strict ban on the procedure. Robert Handa reports.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward. The bill would allow Arizona doctors to temporarily provide abortion care to Arizona patients who travel to California. Newsom said Wednesday that lawmakers will move swiftly to pass the California bill. Newsom...
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A closer look: Potential ban for CLEAR program at airports
NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura about the potential ban of the CLEAR program at California airports.
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Lawmakers consider bill that would ban CLEAR program at California airports
A bill making its way through the California legislature takes aim at third-party vendors like CLEAR Plus which, for $189 a year, allows travelers to move to the head of the security screening line.
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Lawmakers consider bill that would ban CLEAR program at California airports
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban CLEAR, and other express-lane programs that allow travelers to pay extra to skip to the front of security lines at dozens of airports nationwide, in California. Emma Goss reports.
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California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands
California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The Dos Rios tract in the state’s Central Valley is set to open in June.
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California State Assembly passes historic resolution recognizing Songkran Festival
In a historic move, the California State Assembly passed a resolution to recognize Songkran New Year Festival, a traditional celebration in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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California State Assembly passes historic resolution recognizing Songkran Festival
In a historic move, the California State Assembly passed a resolution to recognize Songkran Festival, a traditional celebration in several Asian countries including Thailand. Gia Vang reports.
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California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced nearly $200 million in grant money to cities and counties to move homeless people from encampments into housing.
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Coalition to submit 900,000 signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballot
A coalition backed by some of the nation’s largest retailers has announced it has collected 900,000 signatures to put a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative before voters in November. The measure would roll back parts of Proposition 47, a progressive ballot measure that reduced certain theft and drug possession offenses from felonies to misdemeanors to address overcrowding in jails. The coalition...
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California's insurance crisis: Coverage is critical in the event of ‘The Big One'
When talk turns to rebuilding after a devastating earthquake, the word “resilience” is heard quite a bit. But insurance also is critical, and many Californians have found themselves looking for coverage as providers bail out.
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California's insurance crisis: Coverage is critical in the event of ‘The Big One'
When talk turns to rebuilding after a devastating earthquake, the word “resilience” is heard quite a bit. But insurance also is critical, and many Californians have found themselves looking for coverage as providers bail out. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Bill modeled after San Diego's homeless encampment ban stalls in California Senate committee
The California Senate’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday put a pause on a Senate bill to clear homeless encampments written by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-Santee, and Senator Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas.
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Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress and media personality Paris Hilton is backing California legislation that aims to bring more transparency to discipline used at facilities for troubled teens.
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Sen. Laphonza Butler organizes youth advisory council
California’s outgoing senator Laphonza Butler is trying to make the most of her last few months in office. She recently launched a youth advisory council.
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Convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart attacked at California prison for second time
Authorities say Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, has been stabbed at a California prison, the second time he has been attacked by a fellow inmate in the past year.