Davis Joint Unified School District is facing a crisis as high housing costs are driving out teachers, resulting in a loss of students and revenue, and the district is exploring the possibility of building housing for its employees to address the issue.
Interfaith Housing Justice Davis advocates for mixed-income, mixed-housing neighborhoods, strategic density near transit and services, responsible land stewardship, and protecting community health to create a future where housing is accessible, sustainable, and just for all members of the community.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused President Trump of undermining democracy by federalizing the California National Guard and conducting aggressive immigration enforcement actions, and has filed a lawsuit to block the deployment, with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals expected to rule in the coming days.
SB 61, authored by Sen. Dave Cortese, aims to ease financial strain on contractors by reducing the amount of money withheld from construction contractors and subcontractors on private projects from 10 percent to 5 percent, bringing private-sector rules in line with public works standards.
Robert Roberson's attorneys have filed an objection to the Texas Attorney General's request for an execution date, citing new evidence supporting his claim of actual innocence and arguing that scheduling an execution while his case is under review by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals would violate state law and principles of due process.