State bill would ban disposable vape pens in CaliforniaAB 762 has passed the Legislature after a tossed vape ignited a small brushfire on Kanan Dume Road last week.Friday, August 28, 2026
Newsom pushes coastal carve-out for Santa Monica donor's projectLast-minute bill would exempt a Frank Gehry-designed oceanfront project by Newsom appointee Jeff Worthe from state coastal environmental rules.Thursday, August 27, 2026
Sacramento may curb fire victims' right to sue utilitiesA bill being amended in the Assembly would limit lawsuits against power companies whose negligence sparks wildfires, as Edison faces up to $55 billion in Altadena claims.Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Newsom pushes secret bills to shield utilities from wildfire costsThe governor is asking lawmakers to reduce how much Southern California Edison and other profit-making utilities must pay after wildfires.Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Edison Threatens Stock Buyback Unless Legislature Shields UtilitiesSCE president Pedro Pizarro warns lawmakers that without wildfire liability protection, the company will redirect capital away from safety investments.Thursday, August 6, 20261 comment
Sacramento bill would create independent Malibu school districtSen. Ben Allen and Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin will introduce AB 745 today to carve Malibu out of the Santa Monica school district.Friday, June 12, 2026
Irwin leads Ventura County Assembly race at 41 percentDemocrat Jacqui Irwin leads Republican Sam Gallucci in the district that includes the Ventura County section of Malibu.Friday, June 5, 2026
Coastal Commission to weigh Santa Monica beach concert, LCP fightGoldenvoice wants to fence 900,000 square feet of beach for 35,000 ticket holders, as a state bill could exempt Santa Monica from coastal oversight.Thursday, June 4, 2026
Election Day in California — don't expect quick resultsThree polls show a tight gubernatorial primary between Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, but results could take weeks.Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Santa Monica restarts coastal plan as legislature eyes exemptionThe city council voted to begin its land use plan over after eight years, while still backing a bill to remove Coastal Commission jurisdiction.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
California Voters May Be Asked to Repeal Jungle PrimaryA Democratic strategist has filed petitions for a 2028 ballot measure after fears two Republicans could capture this spring's gubernatorial primary.Monday, May 11, 2026
Ballots arrive as two open Malibu legislative seats are wide openA crowded Democratic field in the State Senate race could let two Republicans advance, mirroring the dynamic in the governor's race.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Malibu school district split flying under the radar this electionThe biggest political issue in Malibu has gone unmentioned in legislative campaigns as ballots hit mailboxes.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Santa Monica pushes bill to escape Coastal Commission oversightAssembly Bill 1740 would strip the Coastal Commission of authority over development in the City of Santa Monica.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
