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California Governor Gavin Newsom Grants 5 Pardons and 3 Commutations - Sierra Sun Times
1+ week, 3+ day ago (128+ words) What you need to know: What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that he has granted 5 pardons and 3 commutations on Friday. April 4, 2026 - SACRAMENTO " On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted5 pardonsand3 commutations. These grantees were recommended for clemency…...
Pro Publica: "The Alarm Bell: Arizona's Drop in SNAP Participation Signals Potential Nationwide Impact of Trump Legislation
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (804+ words) Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposes stricter food stamp work requirements and shifts a larger share of the costs to states. Arizona's swift implementation has made it more difficult to apply and caused nearly half of recipients to lose…...
Arizona Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva's Statement Following Surprise Oversight Visit at Temporary ICE Holding Facility in Mesa, Says, "What We Saw Was Utterly Horrific. ..
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (204+ words) What we saw was utterly horrific. People are being packed like animals into grossly overcrowded spaces, said Rep. Grijalva. The conditions are horrendous; no human being should be treated like this " not in America, not anywhere. What is happening here…...
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom Warns California Is Running Out of Time to Stop Golden Mussel Spread
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (196+ words) April 12, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA -Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransomhas warned that California is running out of time to contain the rapid spread of invasive golden mussels, calling for immediate state action to protect water infrastructure, agriculture, and ratepayers. Speaking during a State Budget…...
California U. S. Senator Alex Padilla, ACLU, Advocates, Rally in Support of Birthright Citizenship (Video)
1+ week, 5+ day ago (404+ words) WATCH: Sen. Padilla pushes back against President Trump's unconstitutional executive order outside the Supreme Court Video of Padilla's full remarks is available'here. A transcript of Padilla's remarks, as delivered, is available below: How's everybody doing out there? Thank you all'so'very…...
California Attorney General Bonta Opposes Sable's Request for Special Permit for its Pipelines in Santa Barbara to Waive Federal Safety Regulation
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (566+ words) California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a comment letter opposing the U. S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)s consideration of Sable Offshore Corp. (Sable)s request. .. Oiled brown pelican courtesy Office of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal April 7, 2026 - OAKLAND " California…...
California U. S. Senators Launch Inquiry into TSA and ICE Data Sharing Following "Alarming" Arrest of Angelina Lopez-Jimenez and Her Child at San Francisco International Airport
1+ week, 6+ day ago (732+ words) The reporting following this incident has been alarming. It indicates that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the San Francisco International Airport contacted ICE officers after. .. April 1, 2026 - Washington, D. C. " On Tuesday, U. S Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) launched an…...
National Parks Conservation Association: President Trump's 2027 Budget Proposal Slashes National Park Service Funding by Over 25% Amid Ongoing Attacks on National Parks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (203+ words) A'recent national poll'shows Americans are united on national parks. They want parks protected, funded and staffed. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans reject the drastic cuts to park budgets this administration has pursued. With Congress now set to review…...
Coalition To Protect America's National Parks: President Trump's FY 2027 Budget Will Make Crisis At Our National Parks Far Worse
1+ week, 2+ day ago (139+ words) April 5, 2026 - On Friday, the'Coalition to Protect America's National Parks released the following: Today, the'Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, an organization made up of more than 5, 000 members including current, former, and retired employees and volunteers of the National Park Service,…...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs First-Of-Its-Kind Executive Order to Strengthen AI Protections and Responsible Use
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (376+ words) The order also commits to expanding California's use of Gen AI to help deliver improved state services, including a new AI-directed tool to help Californians navigate available programs and benefits by life event, such as starting a business or finding…...