State GovernmentCalifornia manufacturers brace for impact of international tariffs, retaliationApril 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsPresident Donald Trump's tariffs are creating instability for California's large manufacturing sector, which employs more than a million people.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s big pension funds lost billions in stock market selloff. Can they recover in time?April 9, 2025The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia State Library considers next steps after abrupt federal funding cutsApril 8, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiOfficials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers propose bill to extend California’s 'last call' to 4 a.m.April 7, 2025 | Chris FeltsNew legislation would give cities the power to create "hospitality zones" which allows alcohol licensees to push back their hours of operation from 2 am to 4 am on weekends and holidays.
EducationCalifornia’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gigApril 7, 2025Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
Health CareNew bill would make up for lost research and vaccine dollars from federal governmentApril 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe legislation would start a new state research institute and task a state program with distributing vaccines.
State GovernmentXavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governorApril 3, 2025The former California attorney general noted that he had experience fighting Trump after suing his first administration more than 100 times.
Health CareNew bill would further expand health care coverage to immigrants without legal statusApril 2, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill comes as the state borrows money in part to fund Medi-Cal for undocumented residents.
