State GovernmentGavin Newsom has grown California’s government to record size. Now he, too, is selling ‘efficiency’January 17, 2025Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency.
State GovernmentNewsom's budget has money for new diaper program — possibly at the cost of an existing oneJanuary 17, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe governor's budget proposal includes about $7 million for a new program to provide three months of free diapers to families with newborns. But there currently isn't money for an existing diaper bank program.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly lawmakers announce legislation for fire reliefJanuary 16, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldSpeaker Robert Rivas says housing stability for those impacted by Los Angeles fires is a top priority.
State GovernmentFearing AI will take their jobs, California workers plan a long battle against techJanuary 16, 2025At a landmark gathering in Sacramento, workers discussed defenses against artificial intelligence and surveillance technology.
State GovernmentAfter half a century in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office addressJanuary 16, 2025In his farewell address, President Biden warned Americans about the rise of a "tech industrial complex" and unchecked abuse of power and wealth in the country.
State GovernmentNewsom committed California to making its own insulin. It’s at least a year behind his scheduleJanuary 15, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020 signed a law allowing California to manufacture its own insulin, an effort to bring down the cost of the drug. The project is years away from delivering medicine to anyone, although prices have fallen for other reasons.
State GovernmentFDA bans the food dye Red No. 3January 15, 2025The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year. It's also linked to cancer in lab rats.
State GovernmentPrograms for foster youth and low-income families stay mostly intact in state budget, for nowJanuary 14, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Newsom’s budget proposal last week made fewer cuts than the plan he proposed last year. That’s a relief for some advocates.
State GovernmentNewsom expands special session targeting Trump to include wildfire reliefJanuary 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe announcement comes as Republicans call for a special session on wildfire policy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs LA wildfires burn, a corruption probe left the Senate’s insurance committee chair vacantJanuary 13, 2025A person matching Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio’s description is accused in federal court documents of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. Rubio, who’s not been charged with a crime, denies the allegations, but is no longer chair o
