The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Here's what it means for California.
June 24, 2022
While the ruling does not change abortion access in California, state Democratic leaders have been preparing for this moment and the influx of patients expected from other states to receive reproductive care.
California lawmakers met their budget deadline. Here’s what’s left to negotiate in the $300 billion spending plan.
June 15, 2022
State lawmakers passed a record $300 billion spending plan on paper, but still have many details to work out with Governor Gavin Newsom.
Here's what we know about California primary election results
June 7, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom will face Republican state Senator Brain Dahle in November, among other results in statewide contests throughout California. In most of these races, the top two vote-getters will move on to the general election in November.
Newsom, lawmakers vow to speed up gun control bills after Texas school shooting
May 25, 2022
Newsom is sponsoring a bill that would allow residents to sue gun makers and sellers for damages if their weapons are used illegally. The governor said he wants to sign it and other gun control measures by the end of June.
Top California Democrats in a stalemate over gas rebates
May 19, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to send drivers up to $800 to offset rising prices, but top legislative Democrats insist on tailoring billions in tax relief to lower- and middle-income residents.
California’s 10th Assembly District: Who's running in the June 7 primary election
May 19, 2022
Voters from South Sacramento to Elk Grove will choose a new Assembly representative this year. Here’s where the candidates stand on the issues they feel are most crucial.
Interview: Cal Fire’s staffing shortage, and a bill that could bring in more firefighters
May 13, 2022
Cal Fire has been facing staffing shortages for years. While most municipal fire stations have three firefighters per engine, Cal Fire has an average of 2.7, requiring employees to work forced overtime and causing severe mental health issues.
With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding
May 13, 2022
The governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
California leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned
May 3, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Standard or daylight saving time? California changes its plans again after Congressional resolution.
April 29, 2022
After the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to allow year-round daylight saving time, a California state lawmaker changed his strategy in hopes of ending biannual clock changes for good.