State GovernmentProviders see an increased demand for mental health services after LA firesFebruary 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldMental health professionals are seeing an increased demand for therapy since the fires, but mental health isn’t always built into the public safety work culture.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers scramble to fix ‘lemon’ vehicle law — againFebruary 20, 2025California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.
EnvironmentPower lines sparked new fires in LA after the Eaton Fire began, radio traffic showsFebruary 18, 2025Radio traffic shows SoCal Edison was not able to shut power off quickly in Altadena or Sierra Madre, and the company's live power lines were starting new fires.
Health CareTop California Democrats clash over how to rein in drug industry middlemenFebruary 13, 2025State data shows California health plan drug costs have grown by more than 50% since 2017.
State GovernmentCalifornia homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’February 13, 2025Most California home and fire insurance customers will see temporary fees added to their insurance bills as part of the charge, known as an assessment — marking the first time insurance companies will have imposed an assessment directly on customers.
State GovernmentReport calls for more data on pregnant and parenting foster youthFebruary 11, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe report comes from a short-term residential facility serving foster youth who have children or are expecting. It says better data would result in more services.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate?February 10, 2025About a quarter of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, raising questions about whether the state will fail to meet its groundbreaking mandate banning sales of gas-powered vehicles.
State GovernmentNew report says California should evaluate behavioral health funding before sending more outFebruary 7, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe state program is slated to receive $4.4 billion through Proposition 1, which voters approved last year.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom strikes delicate political balance with Trump while seeking federal money for LA firesFebruary 7, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom said on Thursday he had not yet received “specific commitments” from the federal government but was confident “that it’s going to be a strong partnership moving forward.”
State GovernmentHow U.S. progressives broke the administrative state, according to Marc J. DunkelmanFebruary 7, 2025California Gov. Gavin Newsom did something revealing after his state's recent fires. He issued an executive order suspending permitting and review requirements to allow people to rebuild quickly.
