Health CareLawmakers weigh risks and benefits of AI in health careMay 30, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAssembly members held a committee hearing this week to talk about the technology’s impact on health equity and costs.
Housing and HomelessnessGovernor Newsom spars with local leaders over California’s homelessness fundingMay 29, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldAs the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Newsom and municipal leaders on funding solutions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter record-breaking years, California tourism forecasted to decline in 2025May 27, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyVisit California’s annual travel forecast shows the first year-over-year decline in visitation since the pandemic. This comes after a drop in international visitation, especially from Canada amid political and economic uncertainties.
State GovernmentCalifornia's undocumented seniors’ food assistance is on hold, possibly foreverMay 27, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s delay and proposed “trigger-on” clause for food aid expansion leaves undocumented seniors at risk of food insecurity. Advocates urge lawmakers to remove the clause before its June 15 deadline to finalize the budget.
State GovernmentSeveral hundred bills die in California’s opaque ‘suspense file’ processMay 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bills included ones to fund a voter-approved Prop 36, regulate major ticketing events and further expand health care to immigrants without legal status.
Sacramento RegionLocal in-home support workers at risk due to proposed state budget cutsMay 23, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisGovernor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal would reduce the workweek for In-Home Support Service workers by 16 hours. A local IHSS worker says it would force her to find a new job, taking away care for her daughter.
Health CareRepublicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrantsMay 23, 2025The cuts would cost California, the state with the most to lose, as much as $3 billion a year, according to an analysis by KFF.
State GovernmentWhy Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bidMay 22, 2025After a bitter loss to President Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris is thinking hard about her next job.
EnvironmentUS Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic voteMay 22, 2025Today’s decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and its decades-long battle against air pollution. Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.
State GovernmentCalifornia foster youth advocates push back on Governor Newsom’s budget proposalMay 21, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAdvocates argue cuts in the governor’s revised May budget could put services like a helpline and health care in jeopardy.
