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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

The California Capitol is pictured in April 2022. (Photo by Josh Hild via Unsplash)

Key vote on the way for California sex-trafficking legislation

J.W. August August 30, 2023
A bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a strike under California’s three-strikes law is heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday, Sept. 1, for a decision whether it lives or dies, is put on hold or put to a vote by the entire Assembly.
The California Capitol is pictured in April 2022. (Photo by Josh Hild via Unsplash)

California sex-trafficking bill progresses after tumultuous week

J.W. August July 14, 2023
A bill to increase penalties for trafficking of children had a wild coaster ride this week in Sacramento.
The California Capitol is pictured in April 2022. (Photo by Josh Hild via Unsplash)

California Senate unanimously approves child-trafficking bill

J.W. August June 5, 2023
In a rare unanimous vote, the state Senate has passed legislation that would make trafficking of minors a serious felony.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas City Council members emphasize unity after inauguration

North Coast Current December 16, 2022
Housing, infrastructure, the environment and unity were common themes among three incoming Encinitas City Council members who were sworn in Dec. 13 after a contentious election season in November.
photo: courtesy NCTD

NCTD Encourages Project Funding by Giving State and Local Representatives Tour of Del Mar Bluffs

OsideNews April 18, 2019

Del Mar CA— On Saturday, April 13, 2019, representatives from state and local agencies as well a California State Senate office joined representatives and staff from the North County Transit District...

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Senator Bates Seeks Entries for State Capitol Art Contest

OsideNews February 23, 2017

Sacramento CA— Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) is seeking local entries for the California State Senate art collection, which features local artwork from every region of California. Artists...

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Tax Exemption for Veterans With “100 Percent” Disabilities

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Tax Exemption for Veterans With “100 Percent” Disabilities

OsideNews June 1, 2016

Sacramento CA— The California State Senate approved on Tuesday, Senate Bill 1458 by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would expand eligibility for the state’s property tax exemption to...

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