California news update

Here's a summary of recent news from California:

Politics

• California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a plan to provide free community college tuition to all eligible students, starting in 2023. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• The California Legislature has passed a bill to require presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to appear on the state's primary ballot. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)

Wildfires

• The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has reported that the state has seen a significant increase in wildfires this year, with over 3,000 fires burning across the state. (Source: Sacramento Bee)
• The Woolsey Fire in Ventura County has been fully contained, but officials are still working to rebuild and recover from the devastating blaze. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Economy

• California's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.9%, the lowest level in nearly 50 years. (Source: California Employment Development Department)
• The state's economy is expected to continue growing, with a projected increase of 2.5% in 2023. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
• The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into a string of burglaries in the Hollywood area, with several suspects arrested. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Environment

• California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to roll back fuel efficiency standards for vehicles. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
• The state has also announced plans to increase its use of renewable energy, with a goal of generating 60% of its electricity from solar and wind power by 2030. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

Sports

• The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2023-2024 season. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
• The San Francisco 49ers have announced plans to build a new stadium in Santa Clara, with a projected completion date of 2025. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)

Other News

• A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, causing minor damage and injuries. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
• The California Department of Public Health has reported a surge in cases of measles, with 44 confirmed cases in the state so far this year. (Source: Los Angeles Times)

I hope this summary helps you stay up-to-date on the latest news from California!