Sacramento|News|
Gavin Newsom Returns To His Duties In California And Finds His Status Has Diminished
The governor spent months criss-crossing the country, appearing to be running for higher office.
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Gavin Newsom Calls Special Session On Gas Prices
Unable to jam through bills he says will lower California gas prices, Gov. Newsom calls the Legislature back into session.
Across California, CA|News|
Is CA's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Making The Lives Of Workers Better?
Six months after the $20 wage took effect there’s a new debate in political, media and academic circles over its impact.
Across California, CA|News|
From Inmate Release To Immigrant Home-Buying Aid, CA Bills Spur Fireworks
Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
How California Channeled Money To For-Profit Schools — While They Were Under Investigation
California uses federal dollars intended to help students train for better jobs, but the money often goes to for-profit schools.
Across California, CA|News|
Californians: Your Rent May Go Up Because Of Rising Insurance Rates
The state's landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they're going to have to raise rents.
Across California, CA|News|
California Democrats Tasked With Flipping The House
Party leaders at the Democratic convention in Chicago send a clear message to California delegates: She needs a Democratic Congress.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Why Riverside County? California Lawmakers Want To Make The Inland Empire An EV Manufacturing Hub
"We’re trying to mimic what California did for Tesla, to get other people in the game," a Riverside County lawmaker said.
Across California, CA|News|
As Inflation Keeps Hitting Pocketbooks, California Politicians Scramble To Respond
In California, “Food prices are up 27% compared to April 2019, and gasoline is up 29%,” according to a May report.
Across California, CA|News|
Californians Will Vote On A $18 Minimum Wage. Workers Already Want $25 And More
Proposition 32 to increase the minimum wage from $16 isn't as far-reaching as when it was first proposed.
Across California, CA|News|
Crime Was Once California's Biggest Political Issue. It's Made A Major Comeback
"State leaders have had years to address California’s crime and drug crises, yet little has been done to tackle the root causes."
Across California, CA|News|
Gavin Newsom Signs New Retail Theft Laws As Voters Weigh Even Tougher Penalties
Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking voters to reject a ballot measure that would impose even tougher penalties.
Sacramento|News|
California Lawmakers Kill Crime Bills, Keep Reparations Proposals Alive
The 500 bills that survived must still win final approval by Aug. 31 to reach the governor’s desk.
Across California, CA|News|
Billions More For California Housing? Why Some Construction Unions Aren't Sold Yet
California's most unaffordable region is set to vote on a record-breaking affordable housing bond.
Across California, CA|News|
TikTok, Brat And Kamala Harris: Will Newly Fired-Up Young Voters Flip Elections In California?
Democrats are trying to capitalize, counting on a surge at the polls to win key congressional races.
Sacramento|News|
Should Tech Giants Have To Pay CA Newspapers For Their Content?
Assembly Bill 886 would force Google and Meta to pay newspapers for their content and require most of the money to be spent on journalists.
Across California, CA|News|
California Battles Onslaught Of Wildfires With Help From Mutual Aid: ‘More Resources Than Rest Of US Combined'
So many intense wildfires all at once require an intricate chess game for maneuvering firefighters and equipment around the U.S.
Across California, CA|News|
Dangerous Herbicide Used On California Crops Banned
The EPA issued a rare emergency order suspending all use immediately — the first such order in 40 years.
Across California, CA|News|
CA Risked Millions In Homelessness Funds Due To Poor Anti-Fraud Protections: Audit
A critical new federal audit calls out California for doing too little to prevent fraudulent spending of homelessness funds.
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Danger In The Dust: Coachella Valley Residents Struggle To Breathe
Air pollution, particularly from dust-blown particles, has been a problem in the Coachella Valley for decades.
