State GovernmentNewsom requires state workers to be in the office nearly full timeMarch 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Monday calling for state employees to work in-person at least four days per week.
Health CareLaw and order or bystander safety? Police chases spotlight California’s competing prioritiesMarch 3, 2025Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases. Of the 34 people who died, five were uninvolved bystanders.
State GovernmentLawmakers look to expand California's guaranteed income programMarch 3, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe state currently has two pilot programs — one for former foster youth and pregnant people, and another for older adults.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats vowed to tackle affordability—but the agenda isn’t yet clearFebruary 27, 2025California Democrats pledged to tackle affordability in 2025, but their plans to address Trump cuts, housing costs, energy, insurance, grocery bills and inflation remain unclear.
State GovernmentCalifornia insurance commissioner meets privately with State Farm, hopes to make rate hike decision within two weeksFebruary 26, 2025Ricardo Lara said he will look at information provided by State Farm before revisiting his previous decision to reject the company’s emergency rate hike.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Prop 36 came without funding. Now lawmakers have to find money for it.February 25, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe ballot measure raises penalties for drug and theft-related crimes. It also puts a strain on behavioral health treatment, law enforcement and courts.
Housing and HomelessnessNewsom announces another round of homelessness funding, with more strings attachedFebruary 25, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new conditions are drawing pushback from local governments.
State GovernmentThe elusive Bigfoot might soon be found among California’s state symbolsFebruary 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA new bill would make the ape-like creature California’s state cryptid, or animal that science has yet to prove exists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrump orders and atmospheric rivers: how prepared are California's levees?February 24, 2025The condition of California’s levees is, by and large, already precarious. In its 2019 infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state’s levees a ‘D.’
State GovernmentNewsom wants to more than double California’s film industry tax credit. Would it pay for itself?February 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe industry has been trickling out of state since the 2000s. Newsom’s plan would double current tax credits, but some argue that could take away from other important programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
