‘Sad reality’: California officials facing threats could spend campaign funds on security
Maggie Angst, Sacramento Bee
As someone whose family has received numerous threats and watched candidates that she admired face an onslaught of hate and intimidation, California Assemblywoman Mia Bonta felt an obligation to help better protect incumbent and aspiring elected officials.
New bill would shift restitution from juveniles to State
If approved, payments would be made by state's Victim Compensation Board
Betty Márquez Rosales, EdSource
Xochtil Larios entered adulthood with a $3,500 restitution debt to her name after years in the foster and juvenile justice systems. She was determined to move forward, but the restitution debt from a crime she was charged with as a teenager felt insurmountable.
The debt impacted her “mentally, physically, financially, spiritually, and I couldn’t sleep at night,” said Larios. “I can’t worry about who I’m becoming because I still have to fix my past.”
Student Loan Interest, Repayment Begin this Fall
Assemblymember Mia Bonta explains what you need to know
Alameda Post
"Back in March 2020, each of us faced unprecedented circumstances, but most critical was the disruption of our education,” Assemblymember Mia Bonta wrote in a newsletter to constituents this past week.
How attack on Pelosi, violent threats to Bay Area lawmakers inspired an unusual bill
Assembly Bill 37 would allow Calif. lawmakers to start using unlimited campaign funds to hire bodyguards or install security systems.
Alec Regimbal, SF Gate
On April 21 of last year, a convoy of roughly 20 truckers gathered outside the Oakland home of state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, with the express purpose of intimidating the Democratic lawmaker. They crowded the streets in front of her house, honking and demanding through bullhorns that Wicks, who was home at the time, come outside. After police arrived, the convoy departed.
Just what the doctor ordered: In California, a prescription could pay for your fresh fruits and veggies
Rya Jetha, CalMatters
Every other Friday, the Stockton Emergency Food Bank hosts two live cooking classes — one in English and one in Spanish. Last week, Brenda Munoz made a classic tuna melt with an orange, romaine and dandelion salad.
“Dandelion is completely edible,” said Munoz, holding the small leaves from the flower. “They’re really high in vitamin A and folate.”
‘Abandoned’ Bay Area land will be developed into housing
A law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will see an vacant 32-acre lot in Alameda developed into new housing units
Chris Clow, Housing Wire
AB 1706 Paves Way for New Housing, Parks, Marina
Land swap will allow development of Encinal Terminal to proceed
Adam Gillitt, Alameda Post
GOVERNOR APPROVES ENCINAL TERMINALS LAND EXCHANGE
Ekene Ikeme, Alameda Sun
On Thursday, July 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1706, which will pave the way for construction to commence on the planned Encinal Terminals Project.
Assemblymember Bonta Codifies Authorization for State Lands Commission to Transfer Land to City of Alameda
(SACRAMENTO) – A bill introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) to authorize an agreement between the State Lands Commission and the City of Alameda has been signed into law, allowing the City to move forward with the development of the 32-acre site known as Encinal Terminals.