Daniela Pardo

Sacramento

Sacramento Correspondent at Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Sacramento Correspondent for @SpecNews1SoCal. Lover of people, dogs, food, and travel. | IG: danielapardo

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In the first few months of Trump in office, California has sued nearly 20 times

1 week 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 week 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

1 month 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.
State workers challenge Newsom's return-to-office mandate

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of state workers had their voice heard this week as they rallied against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order. State employees in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego and Fresno protested the governor’s mandate for workers to return to the office four days a week. SEIU Local 1000, the union that represents 96,000 state workers, is challenging the governor’s executive order, calling it an "unnecessary move."What You Need To KnowGov.
California students rallied at the capitol in support of after-school programs

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — While on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. He has called the department a “con job” and earlier this week, the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the new secretary of education. The possible elimination of the agency has several education advocates concerned about what that will mean at the local and state level.
California's LGBTQ Caucus unveils priority bills, vows to protect community

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Members of California’s Legislative LGBTQ Caucus gathered at the state capitol on Wednesday to announce their list of priority bills for the year. Their package of bills includes policy proposals to expand health care access for LGBTQ Californians, combat hate and ramp up protections for transgender people.
California lawmakers are expected to pass 'Trump-proofing' bills

Jan 29, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Daniela Pardo