New York Lawmakers Want To Give Themselves Huge Raise

New York lawmakers are preparing to give themselves a holiday present this year, in the form of a 29% raise.

San Francisco-Based Wells Fargo Agrees To $3.7 Billion Settlement With CFPB

The payment settlement was due to the company's legal violations of rules concerning checking accounts, mortgages and auto loans.

Lack Of Affordable Housing Fueling California School District Teacher Shortage

Milpitas School District made national news when it asked community homeowners to rent out space to teachers who could not afford housing.

Gavin Newsom Pleased To See Gun Control Bill He Signed Into Law Struck Down

A U.S. District Court judge deemed a California gun control law unconstitutional on Tuesday.

$24 Billion Projected Budget Deficit May Test California's Resolve To Grow Safety Net Amid Recession

Advocates warn now is not the time to cut programs that help the poor.

Here's What You Need To Know About California's New Pay Transparency Law

In 2023, companies with at least 15 workers will need to add pay ranges to job postings.

California Working With Philanthropic Groups On Pilot Guaranteed Income Program

"California is launching a universal basic income pilot program," Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced.

California's Unemployment Rate Grows To 4.1%: Employers Add 26,800 Jobs

"In the meantime, across the U.S., employers added 263,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in November compared with October's 261,000 new hires."

Another California Company Relocating Headquarters To Texas – Boingo Wireless

Boingo designs, builds, and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world.

California Approves Far-Reaching Strategy For Tackling Climate Change. So What's Next?

Here are six ways that Californians will be affected by the state’s new climate change blueprint.

Tribal, State And Federal Leaders Praise Largest Dam Removal In U.S. History

The project involves removal of four dams along the Klamath River, which flows from Oregon to Northern California, into the Pacific Ocean.

Narcan Could Be Required In California Gas Stations, Schools Following Rise In Fentanyl Deaths

"California saw over 6,800 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2021, up from more than 5,500 opioid-related overdose deaths reported in 2020."

California's Deficit Of Affordable Housing Units Highest In The Nation

All 50 states in the nation have a deficit of affordable housing units, but no state has a shortage as high as California.

California Attorney General Announces $5.7 Billion Multistate Walgreens Opioid Settlement

The settlement reached with Walgreens aims to resolve the pharmacy chain's role in “fueling the opioid epidemic."

Supreme Court: California's Flavored Tobacco Ban Can Take Effect

The justices rejected the validity of a lawsuit from major tobacco companies challenging the ban.

Nearly One Million Californians Sign Energy Policy Referendum Petition

"Those signatures have been turned in to the county registrar of voter offices throughout the state."

State Analyst Office Recommends Tweaks To California's Adult Education Funding

The California Legislature's Legislative Analyst's Office has some recommendations in a report it released on Tuesday.

Federal Emergency Funds Boost Guaranteed Income Projects Across U.S.

It was a sign of high demand for the $1,000-a-month no-strings-attached stipend from the government.

California Doubling Its EV Charger Stock With Nearly $3 Billion Investment

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $2.9 billion clean transportation investment plan on Wednesday.

Graduation Rate Up, Chronic Absenteeism Spikes In California Public Schools

The California School Dashboard, restarted for the first time since 2019, went live on Thursday this week.

California Businesses Continue To Relocate To Texas

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, companies have increasingly left California, and every year, more are relocating to Texas.

New Prostitution And Jaywalking Laws Taking Effect In California On January 1

One law deals with sex workers and could result in fewer prostitution arrests. The other will result in fewer penalties for jaywalking.

So Long, California: Major SoCal County Votes To Study Secession

This attempt to create a new state — which would be the first since Hawaii in 1959 — is a longshot proposition but pointed gesture.

California Lowers Incentives For Rooftop Solar Panels

The utilities commission reduced the overall payment for selling excess solar power and revamped rates to encourage home storage systems.

California Reparations Task Force Dives Into What Is Owed

The task force must determine who among descendants of enslaved people should be eligible for monetary compensation for harm inflicted.

Is California's Drought Over? Water Providers Still Predict Shortages Next Year

Despite December storms, water supplies remain low in many areas. Some managers expect to impose severe restrictions on their customers.

California Leaders Say State Ready For 'Challenging Financial Future'

A 2023-2024 budget blueprint unveiled by Assembly Budget Chair Phil Ting outlines a possible framework for state spending in 2023-2024.

California Bill Would Make It Easier For Faith Institutions, Nonprofit Colleges To Build Affordable Housing

Senate Bill 4 would reduce hurdles that make it challenging and expensive for nonprofit colleges and faith institutions to build housing.

How Much Did San Francisco's 'Killer Robots' Cost? Less Than A Public Toilet

San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved new policy allowing police to deploy robots with deadly force in certain emergency situations.

After Spending $39 Million, California's Campaign Finance Website Still Trapped In 2000

State lawmakers still await the roll out of a new platform initially scheduled to go live in 2019. Now that may be pushed back to June 2026.

Investigation: California DOJ Leak Of Gun Owners' Personal Information Not 'Nefarious'

The June 2022 incident was “unintentional” and “not connected to any nefarious purpose,” according to an independent investigation.

New Lawmakers To Take Seats, Join Special Session On Oil Profits Next Week

In addition to the expected swearing-in procedures, they’ll also join a special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Newsom Introduces 'Price Gouging Penalty' On Oil Industry

The proposal would establish a maximum gross gasoline refining margin per gallon, which is still to be determined.

California's Fast Food Industry Submits Signatures To Challenge New Oversight Board

This was a move that spurred calls for reform to the state’s referendum process by union leaders.

California Lawmakers Introduced Dozens Of New Bills This Week. Here's A Look

"Around 113 bills were introduced on the first day of session, with roughly one-third lacking substantive language," said Chris Micheli.

New Blood, Big Oil: California Legislature Starts Special Session

A new California Legislature with a record number of women and plenty of new faces is sworn into office.

Help Is On The Way For California Truckers Grappling With EV Regulations

Freight trucks are critical for the economy but represent a major source of California pollution.

Could California Have A Masked-Up Christmas? COVID Numbers Rising.

"The last time California's 7-day test positivity rate reached double digits was on August 20, when the rate stood at 10%," per the CDPH.

CA Lawmakers To Introduce Bill Exempting Student Loan Forgiveness From State Income Tax

"The bill would take effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom," per a press release.

Toddler Revived From Accidental Fentanyl Overdose Underscores Reality Of Crisis In U.S.

"If paramedics hadn’t arrived as quickly as they had and administered Narcan, he would have likely died," authorities say.