Editorial: Immigrants are California’s lifeblood. They need support now more than ever
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. And nowhere is that more true today than in California, where first-generation immigrants make up…
Proposition 5 could unleash a flood of public projects — and tax hikes
Money for new fire stations, repaved roads, renovated libraries and more is on the ballot in the city of Santa Clara next month. Voters in…
Newsom threatens to take money from counties over homelessness
With television cameras rolling and traffic on a busy San Fernando Valley freeway humming in the background, Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened on Thursday to take…
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announces Brisbane City Council budget rate rise, changes to short-stay accommodation
Brisbane ratepayers will face an above-inflation rate rise of 3.8 per cent next financial year under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's first budget since winning re-election…
Puerto Rico governor concedes defeat in surprise primary upset
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by…
Cartoon depicting Victorian council’s first female CEO in apron with broom to result in complaint to Press Council
In Short: A cartoon depicting a female CEO in an apron wielding a broom has been described as sexist and dangerous.Another cartoonist said it was…
Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
SACRAMENTO — Frustrated over the lack of progress on homelessness in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increased oversight of cities and counties that receive…
EPA slaps Hobsons Bay council with notices over asbestos mulch fears
Victoria's Environment Protection Authority has slapped a local council with two remedial notices following concerns over asbestos-contaminated mulch in parks.On Sunday, the EPA ordered Hobsons…
Cape Tribulation businesses cut-off by landslides fear closure in Douglas Shire
Businesses in a remote rainforest community of Far North Queensland fear financial ruin unless urgent repairs can be made to the only road connecting them…