CA Lawmakers Vote To Limit Ballot Hand-Counting

The move targets a NorCal county that canceled its Dominion Voting Systems contract amid unfounded fraud allegations by Donald Trump allies.

Californians Pack Up, Seeking Greener Pastures

Californians’ exodus to other states marks the beginning of residents’ flight away from what they increasingly view as dysfunctional living

Newsom Promotes Skilled Labor, Reduces Superfluous Degree Requirements For Jobs

With the governor's new order, college requirements are expected to be eliminated from many government job postings.

$12B In Unclaimed CA Property: How To Check If You're Owed Cash

The average Californian was owed $433 last year. The state might be hanging onto your cash - here's how to check for unclaimed property.

As More Californians Allege On-The-Job Violations, Labor Groups Say Bosses Retaliate

More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities.

California COVID Cases Are Increasing, Again. Here's The Latest On Boosters And More

It's a confusing time in the COVID pandemic. A new booster is on the way, but cases are rising and you might want more protection now.

California Lawmakers Want Answers On Toxic Waste

This week, CalMatters reported on the dwindling number of sites that can treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste in the state.

Biden Vacations At CA Billionaire's Ritzy Lake Tahoe Mansion

President Joe Biden's weeklong vacation in a wealthy Lake Tahoe enclave has drawn national attention and some ire from locals.

Newsom Launches Anti-Hate Campaign, Sends Letters On Ethnic Studies

The letter to school leaders outlines their responsibility to teach an adopted ethnic studies curriculum that will be required in two years.

S&P Says CA Outmigration Could Result In State Credit Downgrade

Rising property insurance rates are expected to put further pressure on the cost of living in California.

Ballot Proposal And Court Ruling Open New Front In California's Never-Ending Tax Wars

California's 45-year-long war over tax restrictions will be placed before voters next year.

Hardly Anyone Owns A Hydrogen Car. CA May Pay Up To $300 Million For Fuel Stations Anyway

With only 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road, and just 2 models for sale, CA lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.

CA Pushes Constitutional Amendment On Gun Control

If the resolution passes, California would become the nation's first state to call for a convention about amending the U.S. Constitution.

Just What The Doctor Ordered: In CA, A Prescription Could Pay For Your Fresh Fruits And Veggies

Medi-Cal and other programs are testing food prescriptions that advocates say could improve chronic conditions and lower healthcare costs.

How Many Cal State Employees Are Accused Of Sexual Harassment? Here's Why It's Hard To Know

2 recent reports on sexual harassment complaints conclude inconsistent data collection makes it difficult to determine a reliable number.

California Bill Would Allow Local School Boards To Remove Dissenting Members

"This is an intimidation tactic to prevent board members from taking positions the opposition might attack as discriminatory."

Alaska Mayor Proposes Flying Homeless To California

“A ticket this morning to Los Angeles is 286 bucks, it costs us $100 plus or minus a few dollars every day to house someone."

California Plans To Turn Sewage Into Drinking Water

Waste would undergo extensive treatment and testing before it's piped directly to taps, a costly process.

Some Of California's Best-Paid Public Employees Say They're Ready To Strike. Here's Why

Almost half of the jobs for doctors and psychiatrists in California prisons are unfilled. Their union is ready to strike.

Disaster Relief Bill For Farmers Introduced By CA Senators

It would streamline the process for seeking and receiving relief, protecting farmers from long delays.

NASA Loses Contact With Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Operating Almost 12.4 Billion Miles From Earth

NASA lost contact with its Voyager 2 spacecraft and it's possible that communications won't resume until mid-October, NASA said.

After Decades Of Historic Growth, California Switching To A Period Of Chronic Stagnation

California has experienced population and economic growth for virtually all of its 173-year history.

‘Double Disadvantage': These California Workers' Pay Gap Is Widest By Far

A study shows women without legal residency face a lopsided pay gap. In California, they take home 44 cents for every dollar white men earn.

When Culture Wars Rip Through California School Boards, Should The State Intervene?

California grants school boards much local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.

California Forbids Plans To Unmask Workers At In-N-Out — And Most Other Workplaces

The iconic California burger joint known for its crossed palm trees and cups printed with Bible verses banned its employee masking.

CA Health Care: Premiums Rising

Covered California announces biggest increase in premiums since 2018. “We’re seeing even larger increases in the private market."

CA Judge Blocks Biden Administration Parole Program

The judge called the program "arbitrary and capricious for at least two reasons."

More Than 220K People Kicked Off Medi-Cal In Its First Checkup Since COVID

Many of the people are likely still eligible for health care coverage if they can get their paperwork to county offices in the next 90 days.

How California Is Fighting Meth With Gift Cards

California's experimental new program targets methamphetamine addiction by rewarding patients with gift cards for negative drug tests.

Californians Are Smoking Less: Why That's A Problem For These Early Childhood Services

The tax revenue on smoking products funds California’s early childhood services.

California's Unemployment Rate Rises As Job Growth Slows

California’s trade, transportation and utilities sector had the largest employment losses of all 11 sectors in June, 7,600 jobs.

CA School District Approves Plan To Notify Parents Of Pronoun Changes

After a heated meeting, a California school district required its schools to tell parents if their children begin using different pronouns.

CA's Psilocybin Legalization Campaign OK'd To Collect Signatures

An effort to legalize the sale and use of "magic mushrooms" in the Golden State has cleared its first hurdle on the road to 2024 ballots.

Drones, Satellites And AI: How California Fights Its Unpredictable Wildfires With Analytics

As nights warm and droughts intensify, past models predicting fire behavior have become unreliable.

More Sick Days And Family Leave? California Lawmakers Push To Improve Work-Life Balance

Supporters say a series of bills before the Legislature would improve work-life balance by expanding sick days and family leave.

Summer Danger In California: Unpredictable Wildfires And Extreme Heat

Wildfires have grown larger since 2000, but California fires can escalate to megafires or gigifires because they are more unpredictable.

CA Launches Campaign To Protect Against Extreme Heat

The Golden State is nearing a potentially severe heat wave, with the peak temperatures expected during the second half of this week.

Snake Fungal Disease Found In More CA Snake Populations

The disease can cause flaking scales, open wounds, facial swelling and even death in snake populations.

My House Or My Beach? Why California's Housing Crisis Threatens Its Powerful Coastal Commission

The California Coastal Commission has broad authority to protect the shoreline. Now, some want to curtail its power over affordable housing.

California Employers Have No Duty To Protect Workers' Families From COVID, Court Rules

A Bay Area woman sued her husband's employer after she became infected with COVID-19, but she isn't owed worker's comp: CA Supreme Court.