State GovernmentNew bill would open homelessness funding to centers that require residents stay soberMay 6, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA California lawmaker is proposing that the state give sober-living centers a cut of housing funding. That would roll back part of the state’s policy to prioritize getting people into permanent housing over requiring sobriety.
State Government‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect CaliforniaMay 5, 2025President Donald Trump's budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats backed into a corner over teen sex solicitationMay 2, 2025California Republicans are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.
State Government70% of Californians support armed police in schools, new survey showsMay 1, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California found that most residents are also concerned about school shootings.
State GovernmentNewsom announces new AI agreements for government workApril 29, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe projects are meant to increase efficiency in work around traffic safety, congestion and customer service related to taxes. The legislature’s research division called Newsom’s timeline for the projects “aggressive and premature.”
State GovernmentCalifornia high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investmentApril 29, 2025The new chief executive of California’s embattled high-speed rail project says it is time to get serious about how to pay for it.
State Government100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasApril 29, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezIn an hour-long special, The California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe Trump Administration's AmeriCorps cuts hit CaliforniaApril 28, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome are losing jobs and volunteer positions immediately, while the state also sues to protect the program.
State Government100 Days, 2 Americas: Assessing the impact of President Trump’s policies on California and TexasApril 25, 2025In an hour long special, The California Newsroom and the Texas Standard team up to examine how the Trump administration is changing life in two of the nation’s largest states.
EducationUC has been enrolling more in-state students. Proposed state cuts may halt that growthApril 24, 2025The UC has grown its enrollment of California undergraduates by 16,000 in the last five years. University officials say they won’t be able to continue that growth if state funding is cut.
