Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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California Increases Water Supplies to Farms, Residents
The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.
Thousand of LA County Workers Set to Strike Over Alleged Unfair Practices
Union workers are expected to walk off their jobs starting at 7 p.m. April 28. The county disputes the charges of labor law violations.
California Bill Would Require Warnings on Social Media Sites to Protect Users
The bill’s authors say the black-box warnings would help shield children and teens from ‘addictive features and harmful content.’
California Became the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy in 2024
The state’s economy ranked fourth-largest internationally behind the United States as a whole, China, and Germany.
Saks Fifth Avenue to Close Store in San Francisco’s Union Square
The luxury retailer will become the latest big-name company to close its doors in the once-thriving downtown shopping district.
Bay Area Dog Surfing Contest Raising Funds as Permitting Costs Soar
Last year’s event drew thousands, prompting Pacifica officials to charge organizers more for parking, cleaning, and public safety.
California Lawmakers to Consider Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property
Multiple property owner organizations, taxpayer associations, and chambers of commerce oppose the extra taxes and paperwork.
Conservative Commentator, Author Steve Hilton to Run for California Governor
The candidate promised to eliminate the state income tax for people making under $100,000, improve business and education, and ’make California golden again.’
California Assembly Committee to Consider Suspending Cannabis Tax Increase as Industry Dwindles
Statewide tax reduction following actions taken by some cities to cut retail taxes on struggling cannabis sales.
California’s Popular E-Bike Incentive Program to Reopen April 29
The state will randomly dole out $2 million in vouchers for applicants to buy new electric bikes.
