State GovernmentCalifornia stiffened penalties for theft — and more changes are comingDecember 31, 2024Voters this November overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which both modifies and adds key changes to California law.
State GovernmentCalifornia will soon require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areasDecember 30, 2024California will start requiring property insurers to increase coverage in wildfire-prone areas after homeowners across the state increasingly struggle to find policies.
State GovernmentHow American presidents have planned their own funeralsDecember 30, 2024Jimmy Carter’s funeral will feature an interstate choreography of grief, ceremony and logistics that is characteristic of state funerals.
State GovernmentTrump allies warn California leaders they could go to prison over sanctuary city lawsDecember 30, 2024A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious consequences’ over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents.
Housing and Homelessness100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?December 26, 2024The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
State GovernmentNumber of registered lobbyists jumps to a record high in CaliforniaDecember 26, 2024The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.
State GovernmentState senator tries to roll back California’s calls for a constitutional conventionDecember 23, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiSan Francisco Democrat Scott Wiener says California could leave the door open to the incoming Republican-led Congress making major changes to the constitution if it doesn’t act.
State GovernmentWhy Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery storeDecember 23, 2024Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.
State GovernmentJust over half of Californians have negative views of AI, according to new surveyDecember 19, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA recent PPIC report showed that 52% of respondents have unfavorable opinions of AI, and that could impact how state lawmakers talk about it in the future.
State GovernmentCollege protests swept across California last year. Why have they stopped?December 19, 2024Campus administrators have been swift in enforcing their protest rules this fall, a marked change from last spring where protest encampments grew unchecked for days or weeks. Meanwhile, students are asking courts to weigh in on policies in court.
