Governor Vetoes Full-Day And Mandatory Kindergarten Bills

California won't be making kindergarten mandatory or extending the kindergarten school day, at least not any time soon.

Thousands Of California Teachers Say They Are Stressed, Burned Out

A large-scale survey this past summer of California teachers confirms what has emerged as a byproduct of two-plus years of a pandemic.

In Calif., We Need To Fix Professional Development For Teachers

It's the second week of August, and teachers have returned for in-service training at their school sites, sitting in the cafeteria.

CA To Mandate Employers To Disclose Pay-Scale Ranges

Gov. Newsom signed a bill Tuesday that will require thousands of CA companies to disclose pay scales next year.

Newsom Vetoes "No Tax Exemption For Insurrection Act"

Bill would strip the California tax-exempt status of a nonprofit that engaged in criminal acts of conspiracy, like insurrection or treason.

California To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter Theft

Purchasing a catalytic convertor from anyone other than a licensed auto dismantler or dealer is illegal under a new California law.

Newsom Vetoes Full-Day Kindergarten Option, Citing Cost Concerns

Newsom's bill veto is raising concerns about the expense as state revenues come in lower than expected.

5 CA Bills Just Vetoed: Student Transit, Crypto Regulations And More

From mandatory kindergarten to a bill tackling light pollution, here are the proposals that the governor rejected.

Reparations Task Force: State Could Owe Black Californians Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars

Black Californians could be due hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing discrimination, incarceration, and more, consultants said.

Taxing CA's Tribal Lands Adds Insult To Injury: Opinion

The Legislature should amend California’s tax codes to exempt lands returned to tribes from property taxes.

CA's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top schools in the state, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

‘Mandela’ Bill Would Limit Solitary Confinement In California Prisons

A bill before Gov. Gavin Newsom would make the nation’s most wide-ranging changes to solitary confinement.

550+ CA Bills On Newsom’s Desk: What To Know

Plus, a look at some of the most noteworthy and interesting bills on which Gov. Newsom took action over the weekend.

Invest In More Housing For Hardworking College Students With Kids

As a student parent with five children (and one grandchild) married to a fellow student also working toward a degree, I struggle.

Let's Help Struggling Students, Rather Than Benefit Textbook Publishers

When you do not have a place to live and you are struggling to eat, going to college is a formidable challenge.

Settlement Requires State To Monitor Contra Costa School That Restrained Students

Elyse, a parent of twins in this county, knew something was amiss at her children's new school when her daughter didn't get out of the car.

State Delays Public Release Of English, Math And Science Test Score Results To Later This Year

In a significant departure, the California Department of Education is withholding the release of the results of the Smarter Balanced tests.

New Program To Give Ineligible University Of California Applicants A Path To Admission

Some California high school graduates who are ineligible for admission to the University of California will soon have a new opportunity.

Jupiter Reaches Closest Point To Earth: How To Watch In California

Jupiter will reach opposition Monday while also reaching its closest point to Earth in six decades.

Newsom Signs Bill Allowing State IDs For Undocumented Immigrants

AB 1776 allows all undocumented Californians to obtain a State ID so they can access a number of state services.

Black Bear Struck, Killed By Car Near Bakersfield

A bear was killed Thursday in a remote area near Lake Isabella, fire officials say.

Towering Sunflowers | Bald Eagle | Redwood Silhouette: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

CA Lottery Swells To $325M After No Tickets Sold With All Six Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery.

COVID-19 Still Kills In CA, But The Demographics Of Its Victims Are Shifting

In the first seven months of 2022, about 13,500 California residents died of COVID, according to preliminary death certificate data.

Homes Without Garages Are Cheaper, A New California Law Will Mean More Of Them

California will prohibit minimum parking requirements for new housing development and commercial projects near public transit under new law.

Referendum Proponents Challenging Oil Well Bill Could Collect Signatures This Month

A proposed referendum was filed just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1137 into law.

CA REAL ID Deadline Creeps Closer: When Can You Get Yours?

More than 14 million Californians have gotten a REAL ID, and the deadline is around the corner. Here's how to get yours.

CA’s Newest Housing Law: What It Means For Parking Requirements

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill this week.

Cheapest Home, Condo For Sale In 23 CA Cities

Here's a look at what's available on the market right now.

Judge Approves $230 Million Settlement In Santa Barbara Oil Spill

Judge approves $230 million settlement for fishing industry members & shoreline residents damaged by 2015 Santa Barbara oil spill

Newsom Targets Oil Industry, Fox, Wall St. Journal On National Stage

Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the oil industry and certain media companies in a fiery speech in New York Wednesday.

ICE Removing Violent Criminal Foreign Nationals From California Who've Served Prison Time

While DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas altered deportation and removal proceedings, some began as long as two years ago continue.

CA Becomes 1st State To Launch Anti-Gun-Violence Unit

CA's attorney general called the nation's gun violence issue an "epidemic" and said he hopes to keep guns away from "dangerous individuals."

Inside The Team Pioneering California's Red Flag Law

“Red flag” laws have been slow to take off in many places, but San Diego's program shows how gun violence restraining orders can be used.

What's Next For Eleni Kounalakis As California Lieutenant Governor?

In a 50-minute interview with CalMatters, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis talks about what she and can’t do in the job.

California Could Abolish 'Pink Tax' Under Bill Awaiting Newsom's Signature

The "Pink Tax" is a phenomenon where products marketed toward women are more expensive than the same products marketed to men.

CA Eases COVID-19 Mask Recommendations: 5 Things To Know

Amid falling case numbers, the Golden State will relax guidelines for mask wearing for the first time in months.

California Should Take The Lead On A Second Amendment Overhaul

The answer to America’s firearm injury epidemic must start with rewriting the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment.

Will Women Rule In The 2022 California Election?

While female candidates still face challenges, voters could elect a record number of women to the state Legislature in November.

New California Law Puts Limits On Employer Drug Testing And Policies

California employers will soon be unable to disqualify job applicants or fire a worker based on off-the-job cannabis use.