State GovernmentNew California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonistDecember 9, 2024As California’s newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says he’s not going to shy away from familiar territory — opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.
State GovernmentICE is looking for a new detention center in Blue California. The state probably can’t stop itDecember 9, 2024A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.
State GovernmentCalifornia legislators, staffers allowed to return to Capitol after emailed threat prompted evacuationDecember 6, 2024 | Srishti Prabha | Megan Myscofski | Gerardo ZavalaA memo from the Assembly committee on rules said law enforcement had completed its sweep of the Capitol and surrounding buildings and determined there was no active threat.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s employment safety net is still broken. Will anyone fix it?December 5, 2024Out-of-work residents fight new fraud battles. The system bleeds money. And a $1 billion technology overhaul marches on.
State GovernmentBills to reduce insulin and other prescription drug costs return to the California LegislatureDecember 4, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bills last legislative session, expressing doubt that they would have the intended effect.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature sets new limit for how many bills lawmakers can fileDecember 3, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiEach chamber now allows 35 bills per lawmaker. That could lead to more packed bills.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers again introduce new bills to regulate social mediaDecember 3, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new bills would require warning labels for social media, and hold platforms liable for the harm they may cause to minors, respectively.
EnvironmentCalifornians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?December 3, 2024After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers. As California electric bills soar, questions have emerged about oversight and costs.
Education5 years after education reform, Black and Latino men in California are faring slightly betterDecember 3, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaAssembly Bill 705, which went into effect in 2017, eliminated remedial math and English courses at the state’s community colleges. The goal was to reduce barriers to graduation and increase equity in higher education. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know about how California voted on 2024 state propositions so farDecember 2, 2024 | Claire MorganPolls have closed and initial results for the 10 statewide ballot measures have been released.
