Costly And Unreliable: AI And Plagiarism Detectors Wreak Havoc In Higher Ed

Colleges and universities renew Turnitin subscriptions year after year even though its flawed detectors are expensive.

ICE Raids Impact CA Farms, Leave Crops Unharvested: Report

A farmer told Reuters that 70 percent of the workers have disappeared from the fields. What to know.

Union Thwarts A CA Executive Order That Would Have Affected Thousands On July 1

Newsom's executive order would have changed work contracts and schedules for tens of thousands of employees.

This New CA Law May Change Your Vacation Booking Experience

A new rule will impose civil penalties up to $10,000 on hotels, motels and short-term rental platforms that violate its terms.

New CA Law To Impact All Bars, Nightclubs In The State

The Golden State is taking steps to protect Californians while they imbibe.

5 New CA Laws That Will Affect Your Wallet

New laws enacted this week, take aim at pet-insurance premiums, health insurance, hidden fees at hotels, and auto-renewals.

5 New CA Laws That Will Take Effect July 1

From a law that will raise the lowest wages to another that will protect consumers, here are the new laws that will affect Californians.

Controversial Climate Rule, Which Could Raise Gas Prices, About To Go Into Effect

Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature fear the effects of the clean-fuel program.

Newsom Sues Fox News Over Alleged Defamation In Story About Call With Trump

“If Fox News wants to lie to the American people on Donald Trump’s behalf, it should face consequences," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

CA Legislature To Vote On Budget Capping Immigrant Health Care Access To Close $12B Deficit

It’s the third year in a row the that state has been forced to slash funding or stop some of the programs championed by Democrats.

GDP Data Shows U.S. Economy Shrank More Than Previously Thought In Early 2025

The agency's initial first-quarter GDP report, issued in April, estimated a 0.3% decline, later revised to a 0.2% dip in its second print.

CA Found In Violation Of Title IX In Clash With Trump Officials Over Transgender Athletes

The Education Department would require CA to bar transgender women from women’s sports, revoke their awards, and apologize to other athletes

CA Lawmakers Propose Bill To Repeal State's Sanctuary Policies

GOP legislators say the state's sanctuary laws have "made it harder to enforce the law."

Where The CA Minimum Wage Is Going Up On July 1

Minimum wage hikes will hit 10 CA communities July 1, with new rates for hotel, airport and fast-food workers in some areas.

State Workers Get A Reprieve From Newsom's Return-To-Office Mandate

Gov. Gavin Newsom in May announced that he wanted state workers in the office four days a week. One union negotiated a pause on that policy.

From Save Our State To Sanctuary, California's Immigration Views Have Shifted Dramatically

California voted to bar immigrants from schools and social services in 1994. Now most Californians see immigrants as a benefit to the state.

Vance Calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose' And Blames CA Dems For Violent Immigration Protests

While mocking CA's first Latino senator not a week after he was handcuffed for speaking out, the vice president struggled with his name.

California Senators Demand Trump Immigration Officials Stop Using Medicaid Data

The Trump administration is using personal data of millions of Medicaid enrollees as part of its deportation campaign.

Appeals Court Skeptical Of CA's Case In Battle Over Control Of National Guard

The court weighed whether Trump overstepped by sending troops to CA over the governor's objections.

Gavin Newsom Finally Admits He's Contemplating A Run For President

After 6 1/2 years of denying any interest in running for president, Gavin Newsom has finally fessed up.

Battle Over CA National Guard Heads To 9th Circuit Court

A federal appeals court will decide Tuesday whether the Trump administration exceeded its authority by deploying the National Guard to LA.

New CA Bill Would Penalize Police Who Cover Their Faces

All law enforcement officers who cover their faces while on duty could face a misdemeanor charge under a newly proposed law.

Financial Aid Fraud Is On The Rise In California. How Federal Officials Plan To Crack Down

The U.S. Department of Education will begin more rigorous screening of financial aid applicants, citing instances of fraud in California.

DOGE Gets Access To Social Security Data: What CA Residents Should Know

The plaintiffs called the high court's order "a sad day for our democracy and a scary day for millions of people."

CA Legislature OKs Proposal To Freeze Health Care Access For Some Immigrants

The decision to freeze Medicaid enrollment highlights state leaders’ struggle to protect progressive priorities against budget challenges.

Appeals Court Stays Ruling Ordering Trump To Return Control Of CA National Guard To Newsom

The appeals court ruling means that President Donald Trump will retain control of the National Guard, at least, through Tuesday.

Trump Signs Measure Blocking California's Ban On New Sales Of Gas-Powered Cars

Trump called California’s regulations “crazy” and "a disaster for this country." California is expected to sue to block the measure.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Launches Gun Safety Effort Centered On Youth, Community

Reduce the Risk is being led by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Cal OES, backed by resources to share the information broadly.

California Car Buyers Face A 600% Higher Fee Under A Bill The Senate Just Passed

The CA Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation that would allow car dealers to charge buyers up to $500 extra on each vehicle purchase.

Nearly 90 Arrested As ICE Protests Turn Violent In LA, San Francisco

Flying rocks, looting, barricading and fires were met with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades Sunday in California.

​CA Democrats Push to Block ICE From Schools, Hospitals And Shelters

California lawmakers want to shield some places from immigration arrests and raids.

Utility Bills In CA Jumped Nearly 50% In 4 Years. Democrats Think They Have Solutions

A plan would make sweeping changes to how utilities fund expensive infrastructure projects like putting power lines underground.

Americans Are Filing For Social Security At Record Rates Amid Fears About Its Future

The spike in early benefits claims comes as the Trump administration has slashed jobs and made other changes at Social Security.

Commentary: California's Deficit Dilemma: Cut Spending, Borrow Money Or Raise Taxes?

The California Legislature has just a few days to pass a 2025-26 state budget to meet the state constitution’s June 15 deadline.

CA's Cuts In Rooftop Solar Payments Were Illegal, Environmentalists Tell High Court

Environmental groups want to revive higher payments to panel owners. But the subsidies were unfair to non-solar ratepayers, regulators say.

Some Democrats Doubt Kamala Harris' Potential CA Governor Run

"We don't hear from her. We don't see her." Here's what California Democrats are saying about the former vice president.

Zombie Bills: Why California Lawmakers Bring Back Legislation Governors Kill

A twice-killed bill about driverless trucks exemplifies why.

California Lawmakers Reject Hundreds Of Bills In Rapid-Fire Hearings

California lawmakers rejected hundreds of proposals, from parental tax credits to research funding, under the banner of cost savings

‘I'm Really Scared': Elderly And Disabled Californians With More Than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal

Health advocates say the proposal to reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit would keep people in poverty while Gov. Newsom says it's essential.

How The Trump Administration's Vow To Revoke Chinese Student Visas Could Hurt California

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 in California.