ImmigrationWith troops and protests, Trump’s feud with California moves to the streets of LAJune 9, 2025President Trump’s deployment of California National Guard soldiers in spite of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections escalated tensions between the Republican administration and the Democratic state.
State GovernmentPower bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutionsJune 6, 2025California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars.
State GovernmentCalifornia is failing to provide a vital safeguard against wrongful convictionsJune 5, 2025A CalMatters investigation finds a dangerous shortage of defense investigators across the state.
Health CareCalifornia lawmakers want doctors to know more about menopauseJune 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe California legislature wants doctors to get more educated about menopause symptoms and treatment, part of a national trend in menopause-related legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLawmakers weigh risks and benefits of AI in health careMay 30, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAssembly members held a committee hearing this week to talk about the technology’s impact on health equity and costs.
Housing and HomelessnessGovernor Newsom spars with local leaders over California’s homelessness fundingMay 29, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldAs the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Newsom and municipal leaders on funding solutions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAfter record-breaking years, California tourism forecasted to decline in 2025May 27, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyVisit California’s annual travel forecast shows the first year-over-year decline in visitation since the pandemic. This comes after a drop in international visitation, especially from Canada amid political and economic uncertainties.
State GovernmentCalifornia's undocumented seniors’ food assistance is on hold, possibly foreverMay 27, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s delay and proposed “trigger-on” clause for food aid expansion leaves undocumented seniors at risk of food insecurity. Advocates urge lawmakers to remove the clause before its June 15 deadline to finalize the budget.
State GovernmentSeveral hundred bills die in California’s opaque ‘suspense file’ processMay 23, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe bills included ones to fund a voter-approved Prop 36, regulate major ticketing events and further expand health care to immigrants without legal status.
Sacramento RegionLocal in-home support workers at risk due to proposed state budget cutsMay 23, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisGovernor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal would reduce the workweek for In-Home Support Service workers by 16 hours. A local IHSS worker says it would force her to find a new job, taking away care for her daughter.
