State GovernmentWith Universal TK in full effect in California, private childcare providers worry about lost wagesDecember 11, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldState lawmakers evaluated possible ways to bridge the gap in care during this week’s informational hearing on childcare costs.
State GovernmentJudge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’December 10, 2025The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
Sacramento RegionIn the wake of deadly Stockton shooting, community asks for more investmentDecember 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStockton community leaders say last month’s deadly mass shooting shows what happens when cities fail to invest in violence-prevention programs.
State GovernmentFederal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troopsDecember 5, 2025A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.
Health CareWhat to expect as we head into the season for flu, COVID, and RSVDecember 5, 2025 | Andrew GarciaLast year was the most severe flu season in over a decade in the United States. And this year, a new strain of the flu is fueling concerns of another rough winter for respiratory viruses. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProposed Trump rule could broaden denial powers for immigration officersDecember 2, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaAdvocates and experts say the revised public charge policy could drive immigrant families off programs they’re legally allowed to use, worsen hunger and increase poverty. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentYoung California Democrats are challenging veteran House members in safe blue seatsDecember 1, 2025The recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch. Incumbents argue their experience is crucial as the executive branch is upending the balance of power in Washington.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely dropNovember 25, 2025California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.
State GovernmentHow fear of Trump’s immigration blitz is changing life in California farm townsNovember 24, 2025Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation during the second Trump administration.
State GovernmentNew CA youth gun law closes loopholes for some, doors for othersNovember 21, 2025 | Greg MicekAB 383 extends firearm restrictions for California juveniles, but could block future career paths.
