State GovernmentState Farm wins first-ever emergency rate hike in CaliforniaMay 13, 2025Unprecedented approval for State Farm after L.A. fires means it can raise premiums in California next month.
Health CareAfter promising universal health care, Gov. Newsom must reconsider immigrant coverageMay 13, 2025The second-term governor faces a tough political decision: renege on his promise to achieve universal health care and strip coverage from millions of immigrants who lack legal status or look elsewhere for budget cuts.
State GovernmentDo California Trump supporters have buyer's remorse? Not so farMay 12, 2025President Donald Trump's ratings are historically low. However, many Californians remain enthusiastic about the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
State GovernmentNewsom wants cities to force homeless Californians to move camp every 3 daysMay 12, 2025In his latest push to crackdown on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to make certain camps illegal.
EnvironmentWhy a contentious project to raise California’s Shasta Dam could move forward under TrumpMay 12, 2025Enlarging the dam would deliver more Sacramento River water to Central Valley farmers but a tribe could lose sacred sites and endangered salmon could lose habitat in wet years.
State GovernmentHazard maps, air tankers and funding: Cal Fire prepares for longer, more unpredictable wildfire seasonMay 9, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsState Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant outlines how Cal Fire is preparing for the peak of California’s increasingly long and unpredictable wildfire season, as millions of residents find themselves living in higher-hazard areas.
Health CareKaiser in the hot seat as California lawmakers blast company for skipping mental health hearingMay 8, 2025California lawmakers called an informational hearing on mental health services at Kaiser Permanente, but the company didn’t attend.
State GovernmentFrog Jump kicks off California fair season on Capitol lawnMay 7, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiPoliticians, Capitol staffers and journalists competed on Tuesday in the 49th annual Capitol Frog Jump. CapRadio’s Megan Myscofski took home the trophy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track youMay 7, 2025Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.
State GovernmentTrump’s budget would abolish funding for English learners, adult ed, teacher recruitmentMay 6, 2025President proposes status quo funding for Title I and for students with disabilities and big cuts elsewhere for education.
