State GovernmentU.S. Senate contenders make their final debate argumentsFebruary 21, 2024Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey face off in their third and final televised debate in the U.S. Senate primary. California voters have two more weeks to turn in their ballots.
State Government10 years after promise, California still hasn’t included undocumented immigrants in cell phone subsidiesFebruary 21, 2024California in 2014 decided undocumented people could qualify for LifeLine, a program that helps low income families afford internet and cell service. A decade later undocumented people still can’t get it.
State GovernmentA bill for every problem? Why California lawmakers introduce longshotsFebruary 16, 2024Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.
State GovernmentIt’s the only store for dozens of miles. PG&E’s latest rate hikes could put it out of businessFebruary 16, 2024High electric bills consumed 65% of a rural grocery store’s profit last year. Owners say they may close the store because of PG&E rate hikes.
State GovernmentRound two: Garvey, Lee, Porter and Schiff clash at Senate debateFebruary 13, 2024The four top candidates discuss crime, housing, the Gaza war and more in the second televised debate for California’s U.S. Senate seat.
State GovernmentNo Party Preference Voters in California didn’t automatically get a choice for the presidential primary. Here’s how they can.February 12, 2024 | Nicole NixonNPP voters can request a crossover ballot to vote for presidential candidates of certain political parties.
State GovernmentFeds leave California on the hook for $300 million in COVID homeless spendingFebruary 12, 2024When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill. Now, they’re on the hook for $300 million.
State Government5 major candidates want to be California’s new U.S. senator. Where they stand on the economy, crime and the borderFebruary 8, 2024The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs before the March 5 primary.
State GovernmentWho’s running for California state Assembly District 6 in March 2024? Here are the candidatesFebruary 8, 2024 | Nicole NixonTen candidates have filed to run for the 6th Assembly District seat, which is open for the first time in a decade and represents Sacramento’s urban core, Natomas and Arden.
State GovernmentMike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leaderFebruary 5, 2024Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.