Daniela Pardo

Sacramento

Sacramento Correspondent at Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Sacramento Correspondent for @SpecNews1SoCal

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Norman Wong's great grandpa helped enshrine birthright citizenship

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the president’s order.
Cities, counties respond to Newsom's criticism over homelessness spending

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When Gov. Gavin Newsom presented his updated budget plan known as the May Revise, he did not issue new funding for cities and counties to combat homelessness. Newsom said the state has done enough to support local governments and wants to see homelessness reduced at higher rates. What You Need To KnowGov.
California bill aims to offer diversion as an alternative to jail

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow people charged with a non-violent felony to get help through diversion programs instead of facing jail time.
California Gov. Newsom takes heat from critics

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

The infrastructure on the island would need extensive repairs if not totally rebuilt. Sacramento1 week agoThe Department of Justice announced cuts to grants that fund nonprofits across the country. Los Angeles1 week agoLawmakers in the state legislature spent hours debating an anti-human trafficking bill that would have made it a felony to purchase a minor for sex.
In the first few months of Trump in office, California has sued nearly 20 times

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the first few months of President Donald Trump’s second term, California has filed nearly 20 lawsuits against the federal government. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state is on track to sue the Trump administration at nearly double the pace from the president’s first term. What You Need To KnowCalifornia has sued the Trump administration 18 timesDuring Trump’s first term, California sued the federal government more than 120 timesGov.
Heated debate in the legislature over human trafficking bill

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers in the state legislature spent hours on Thursday discussing an anti-human trafficking bill that was originally introduced to increase penalties for those who purchase a minor for sex. What You Need To KnowAssemblymember Maggy Krell introduced a bill to increase penalties for those who purchase a child for sexLast year, Gov.
Prop 36 proponents call on state leaders to allocate money for drug treatment

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s now been four months since Proposition 36 went into effect in California. Prop 36 is the “tough on crime” ballot initiative that voters passed in all 58 counties.
Tariffs, stock market and LA wildfires to 'significantly impact' state budget

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom will present his May Revise, which is an updated version of the state’s spending plan in less than a month. What You Need To KnowGov.
Sanders, AOC's 'Fighting Oligarchy' makes 2nd-to-last stop in NorCal

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After nearly two months of traveling to mostly conservative parts of the country, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Fighting Oligarchy” tour is making its last stop in Montana on Wednesday.
Proposed 2026 ballot initiative in California would require voter ID

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Requiring proof of citizenship in U.S. elections has been one of President Donald Trump’s longtime ambitions. The president recently signed an executive order that aims to establish new voting requirements, including proof of citizenship and a mandate for all mail ballots to be received by Election Day.