Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayDetails of how the airport changed hands, including whether fighting took place there, remained unclear.Santa Rosa Press Democrat5d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildtigray conflict escalation
California doubles funding for year-round farmworker housing in Napa CountyAssembly Bill 1809, authored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, which doubles state funds for Napa County’s year-round farmworker housing, was signed into law by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Sept. 30.Santa Rosa Press Democrat6d agoWhole story →BuildFoodfarmworker housing funding increase
Housing official, who targeted Trump foes, cuts watchdog officeBill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, moved to slash his agency’s inspector general’s office. Democrats called for his resignation.Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildfhfa inspector general cuts
What Newsom signed and vetoedSee how California bills signed or vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 affect electricity costs, housing, immigration, insurance and AI in the Bay Area.Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →TechnologyBuildGavin Newsomcalifornia bill signings
Gavin Newsom signs bill distinguishing e-bikes and e-motos in CaliforniaStarting next year, an electric motorcycle that can speed over 28 mph can no longer be marketed as an e-bike in California, according to legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 1167, introduced by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, clarifies which vehicles do and do not classify as Class 1, 2 or 3 electric bicycles.…Santa Rosa Press Democrat7d agoWhole story →JusticeCommerceGavin NewsomS 1167california e bike legislation signing
Gov. Newsom climbs Golden Gate Bridge to sign his final billGov. Gavin Newsom of California scrambled up a bridge cable before signing a bill at the top of the south tower.Santa Rosa Press Democrat8d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildcalifornia bill signing
