Ignore Calls From Your Boss? New Bill In The CA Legislature

Calls, texts, Slack messages — they never end. This bill says it's time to carve out some privacy for workers.

Anthony Kennedy To Reflect On CA Life, Supreme Court In New Memoir

Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy has a memoir coming out, tracking his life from growing up in California to his time on the Supreme Court.

Former State Controller Betty Yee Latest To Announce 2026 Run For California Governor

The race to replace Newsom, who terms out in 2027, will be a Democratic free-for-all sure to attract the party's top talent.

California's Liberal Government Has A Long History Caving To Special Interests

California is a liberal state where politicians enact laws and regulations aimed at improving Californians' lives.

California Is Clearing Criminal Records — Including Violent Crimes — To Offer Second Chances

California has one of the nation's broadest laws to clear criminal records, and it's about to expand even more.

New Bill May Boost California AG's Enforcement Powers Over Housing Law

Under Senate Bill 1037, the attorney general could seek new penalties to be assessed from the date of a violation.

CA Dems Seek Ways To Combat Retail Theft, Keep Progressive Policy

Facing mounting pressure to crack down on a retail theft crisis, California lawmakers are split on how best to tackle the problem.

CA Wants To Pay Doctors More Money To See Medicaid Patients

While California's Medicaid now covers some 15 million people, the rates it pays to doctors have not kept up.

Dozen Arrests, Chambers Cleared During Sacramento City Council Discussion Of Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

The Sacramento Police Department said it happened around 9 p.m. but a dozen people remained in the chambers.

Katie Porter’s Star Dims, Faces Uncertainty After Failed US Senate Bid

U.S. Rep. Katie Porter became a social media celebrity by brandishing a white board at congressional hearings to dissect CEOs.

Gavin Newsom Faces Another Recall Attempt. Will It Do Any Better Than 2021?

Conservative critics of California’s governor announce another attempt to recall him from office.

Sacramento received ‘B’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Gov. Gavin Newsom Backs Dam Removal Projects To Boost Salmon

The largest dam-removal project in U.S. history is underway along the Klamath River near the California-Oregon border.

350,000 Californians Are Now On The FAIR Plan, The Last Resort For Fire Insurance. Now What?

As the FAIR Plan writes more fire-insurance policies, homeowners complain about poor service, rising costs, threats of getting kicked off.

CA Legislature Starts 2024 Session With Big Budget Deficit And Big Protest

State lawmakers reconvene with a lot of problems to fix, including a projected $68 billion budget deficit.

How Will California Respond To The Home Insurance Market Meltdown?

California politicians face two pressing crises this year: a massive state budget deficit and the decline of the homeowner insurance market.

California Enters Recession: Government Watchdog Estimates $26 Billion Deficit

In the worst-case scenario, the state’s three-year revenue shortfall would place California on perilous financial footing.

5 Key Moments From The Newsom-DeSantis Debate

The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate devolved into name-calling and arguing over facts — with the backdrop of the presidential campaign.

CA Democrats Sue To Stop Measure Forcing Votes On Tax Increases

The measure received almost 50 percent more signatures than required to get on the ballot.

One Third Of Homeless Veterans Live In California

Here’s Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new approach to help them.

California Took A Major Step To Boost Privacy Laws And Crackdown On Data Brokers

Lawmakers passed legislation that will allow people to prevent data brokers from selling their information with a single click.

In Big Year For Labor, Gov. Newsom Delivers Both Wins And Surprises

He signed ambitious laws to raise worker wages and to force companies to disclose a wide range of climate emissions.

Which Big CA Bills Did Newsom Veto?

The governor vetoed roughly 30 percent of the bills he took action on over the weekend. Here are some of the of the most notable rejections.

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes In CA

The bill received widespread support in the state legislature but was vetoed, according to the bill's author.

$20 Minimum Wage For CA Fast Food Workers Signed Into Law By Newsom

When it takes effect on April 1, fast food workers in California will have among the highest minimum wages in the country.

Newsom Burnishes His National Image By Waging New Attack On Oil Industry

Emulating previous CA politicians, Gov. Gavin Newsom is singling out the oil industry as he tries to build his national political image.

California Lawmakers Failed To Fix The Insurance Market. So What Comes Next?

Legislators weren't able to reach a compromise that helps insurers with wildfire risk while also protecting homeowners.

CA Legislature Passes Bill Creating MMA Fighters Pension Fund

The pensions will be funded through ticket sales, sports paraphernalia, and souvenirs, not California taxes.

This Bill Could Give Californians An Ally On Public Record Requests

If approved, California would join at least 18 other states that have a similar office or process to resolve public records disputes.

CA State Parks Nonprofits Law Renewed

"Nonprofit partners have provided important, stable funding to California's state parks that allows them to remain open."

Final Week Frenzy For California Legislature

Important business remains unfinished.

CA Moves To Legalize Magic Mushrooms And Other Psychedelics

If approved, the law would go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

CA Bills Could Revolutionize State Homelessness Policies And Funding

These bills would expand the classification of “gravely disabled” individuals who could be compelled into state-mandated treatment.

Why A Colorado Ambulance Company Wants To Limit California Taxes

American Medical Response has poured more than $3 million into a November 2024 initiative to raise requirements for levying taxes and fees.

Gavin Newsom Channels Jerry Brown With Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Gov. Gavin Newsom is embracing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adding gun control provisions emulating those in California.

Should California Use Bond Money To Cover Its Budget Deficits?

As California's budget faces years of operating deficits, politicians may be tempted to borrow money to cover them.

Bipartisan Backlash Against California's 'Equity' And 'Social Justice' Math Framework

Two out of three California students now fail to meet basic state math standards set in 2013.

Amid Crippling Housing Crisis, California Continues 'Prohousing' Policy Drive

Currently two significant bills face the California legislature to spur further housing development.

Republicans Urge Newsom To End Taxes On Health Savings Accounts Like 48 Other States

"We must...allow our constituents to adequately pay for necessary health care including medical, dental, vision, and prescription expenses.”

Slow Roll To Finish CA Budget

On Monday, the Assembly finished its votes on Newsom’s series of infrastructure streamlining bills, although not without reservations.