Newsom Touts Career Master Plan As His Governorship Begins To Wind Down

His “Master Plan for Career Education,” is aimed at reducing California’s highest-in-the-nation levels of poverty and income disparity.

124 CA Cities Just Increased Sales Tax Rates: What To Know

Shopping just got a little more expensive in dozens of Golden State cities.

New Trump Tariffs And CA: What Products Could Cost More Locally?

The reciprocal tariffs, which range from 10 percent to 46 percent, are set to take effect April 9.

Pilot Program Underway To Automatically Admit High School Students With Good Grades To Cal State

High school students in one California county who meet requirements are guaranteed admission to one of 10 Cal State campuses.

California Just Blew A Deadline — Losing Millions Of Federal Dollars

California voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure that increases pay to doctors with Medi-Cal patients.

Democracy In The Dark: How California Lawmakers Are Trying To Shield Themselves From Public View

Lawmakers have introduced proposals that would make it harder to confront officials at meetings and shield information from the public.

New Bill Proposes Cesar Chavez National Park In Keene

A proposed piece of federal legislation would create a new national park to honor famed farm labor leader Cesar Chávez.

Newsom Calls Democratic Brand 'Toxic' And 'Judgemental'

Newsom's appearance on Bill Maher's show is the governor's latest move to put his party on blast and call for change.

Raid Or Rumor? Reports Of Immigrations Sweeps Are Warping Life In California's Central Valley

Rumors of immigration raids are changing life from Modesto to Bakersfield.

Luigi Mangione Initiative Targets Insurance Denials In CA

The proposed California ballot initiative would forbid insurers from "delay, deny, or modifying" medicine or care prescribed by a doctor.

New Fire Maps Put Nearly 4 Million Californians In Hazardous Zones

CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps. Different colors come with different rules.

Billions Cut From Health Programs: What To Know In CA

The funding supports ongoing public health efforts in California around disease response and vaccinations, according to officials.

$1B Food Aid Cut Hurts CA Schools, Farmers And Food Banks

The action comes as food banks are already struggling to meet unprecedented demand amid hunger rates that rose along with inflation.

The Real Crisis In California Schools Is Low Achievement, Not Cultural Conflicts

"The real crisis — namely, our children’s failure to meet basic standards in reading, writing and arithmetic."

Trump Signs Order Aiming To Change Election Rules: See CA Impacts

Trump's order, which is likely to face broad legal challenges, would require proof of citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.

If Zero-Emission Cars Cut Gasoline Sales And Tax Revenue, How Will California Replace Them?

California's 400,000 lane-miles of highways, streets and roads remain among the nation’s worst — 49th among the states.

Rural California Schools And Roads Lose Millions In Federal Funding After Latest Cuts

For the last century, the money has gone to counties with large amounts of federal land that can't be taxed.

CA Fast-Food Sector Sees Major Job Losses, Revised Data Shows

Before a recent revision, federal unemployment data for the year showed no gain or loss in the California fast-food industry.

Trump To Sign Order Closing Dept. Of Education: See CA Impacts

The act, which must still be approved by Congress, could hurt many public schools that depend on federal funding.

Schools In This California Town Won Acclaim For Their Pandemic Comeback. How They Did It

Early in the pandemic, school officials provided the tools needed for remote learning and made sure students stayed engaged.

Trump Puts New Restrictions On Social Security: What To Do In CA

The changes, intended to reduce fraud, potentially affect about 72.5 million Americans, including retirees and children.

Trump Plan To Eliminate Federal Taxes At $150K: What It Means In CA

If the proposal comes to pass, ​a vast majority of Californians would be eligible under it.

4 Recent Head-Scratching Moments From CA Governor Newsom

"Either bravery or lunacy." Gavin Newsom's shift to the middle.

‘They Didn't Lift A Damn Finger': California Crime Victim Fund Ordered To Change Practices Search Results

Ruby Marichalar couldn’t get an in-person meeting after California’s crime victim compensation fund denied her claim.

CA Homeowners To Be Hit With New Fee

A decision approved recently by the California Department of Insurance could cost nearly 8 million CA homeowners a one-time fee.

California Republicans Say They're Making A Comeback. Can They Keep Trump At Arm's Length?

California Republicans vie to capitalize on their November victories and break Democratic supermajority while balancing Trump's influence.

CA OKs State Farm's Request For Massive Homeowner Rate Hike

The state's largest homeowners' insurance provider, sought a 22% rate increase, citing escalating wildfire risks and reinsurance costs.

‘This Will Make Our Town Uninhabitable': The Long-Awaited Delta Tunnel Strikes Fear In Locals

A planned $20 billion tunnel to divert more water south and bypass the Delta would bring years of construction noise, pollution and traffic.

The Salton Sea Is California's Most Imperiled Lake: Can A New Conservancy Turn Back The Tide?

A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea.

Some CA College Athletes, Universities Make Millions Off Sponsorship Deals

In 2021, California allowed college athletes to earn money, profiting off their name, image and likeness.

California Lawmakers Propose Fixes For 'Insurance Industry In Shambles'

From pushing for oversight of the FAIR Plan to providing tax breaks for premiums, California lawmakers try to fix insurance market problems.

CA Voters Said Yes To Ending The Time Change. What Happened?

Yet another pair of efforts to eliminate the biannual clock-changing scramble are up for consideration in California. What to know.

They Tried To Pay Their Overdue Rent. Their Landlord Wouldn't Accept It

It's legal in California to evict tenants for nonpayment even when they can pay all their overdue rent.

CA State Senator Introduces Bill To Regulate AI In The Workplace

The first-of-its-kind bill aims to ensure human oversight of artificial intelligence in workplace decisions.

Black Market For Restaurant Reservations Targeted By CA Bill

California's dining scene has an unsavory underbelly, a black market for restaurant reservations, where a seat at the table can cost $125.

Newsom: Trans Kids Playing Sports Is 'Deeply Unfair'

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his new podcast by staking out a stunning position on trans athletes for the famously progressive leader.

CA's Fast Food Council After One Year: A Few Meetings, 3 Staff Members Hired

The state's fast food council has scarcely discussed any regulations, other than another pay hike above the $20-per-hour minimum wage.

Newsom Orders State Workers Back To Office 4 Days A Week

The order has reignited tensions with labor unions, who have previously fought against efforts to reduce telework.

New Tariffs Take Effect: What That Could Mean For CA Consumers

New tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada could cost the typical California family thousands a year, according to studies.

CA Towing Companies Can Sell Your Car — And The DMV Gets To Keep The Profit Without Telling You

Since 2016, the DMV has collected more than $8 million from nearly 5,300 car sales, according to a CalMatters analysis.