California animal shelters say they're struggling to keep up with demand for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, years after the pandemic disrupted veterinary services. State lawmakers are now considering a bill supporters say would make it easier to perform more of those surgeries by easing some facility requirements. 

California animal shelters say they're struggling to keep up with demand for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, years after the pandemic disrupted veterinary services.&nbsp;State lawmakers are now considering a bill supporters say would make it easier to perform more of those surgeries by easing some facility requirements.&nbsp;

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State Lawmakers Consider A Bill To Amplify Veterinary Services and Support Animal Shelters

KQED newscast for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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In a 6 to 3 vote, the US Supreme Court overturned an executive order from President Donald Trump that would have restricted who gets to be an American citizen at birth. The ruling affirms the historical understanding of the 14th Amendment. For more on the court's decision, we're joined by Kevin Johnson, distinguished professor of law and former dean of the UC Davis School of Law. 

In a 6 to 3 vote, the US Supreme Court overturned an executive order from President Donald Trump that would have restricted who gets to be an American citizen at birth. The ruling affirms the historical understanding of the 14th Amendment.&nbsp;For more on the court's decision, we're joined by Kevin Johnson, distinguished professor of law and former dean of the UC Davis School of Law.&nbsp;

UC Davis Law School Professor Kevin Johnson Explains US Supreme Court Decision On Birthright Citizenship

The Humboldt County Sheriff says the rescue at the center of a multi-agency investigation into potential fraud and animal abuse will stay open for now, even though the remains of more than 117 dogs were found on the property. 

The Humboldt County Sheriff says the rescue at the center of a multi-agency investigation into potential fraud and animal abuse will stay open for now, even though the remains of more than 117 dogs were found on the property.&nbsp;

State Lawmakers Consider A Bill To Amplify Veterinary Services and Support Animal Shelters

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