Health CareKaiser in the hot seat as California lawmakers blast company for skipping mental health hearingMay 8, 2025California lawmakers called an informational hearing on mental health services at Kaiser Permanente, but the company didn’t attend.
State GovernmentFrog Jump kicks off California fair season on Capitol lawnMay 7, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiPoliticians, Capitol staffers and journalists competed on Tuesday in the 49th annual Capitol Frog Jump. CapRadio’s Megan Myscofski took home the trophy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia regulator weakens AI rules, giving Big Tech more leeway to track youMay 7, 2025Tech that helps businesses make decisions or target ads will be given freer rein following pressure from the governor.
State GovernmentTrump’s budget would abolish funding for English learners, adult ed, teacher recruitmentMay 6, 2025President proposes status quo funding for Title I and for students with disabilities and big cuts elsewhere for education.
State GovernmentNew bill would open homelessness funding to centers that require residents stay soberMay 6, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA California lawmaker is proposing that the state give sober-living centers a cut of housing funding. That would roll back part of the state’s policy to prioritize getting people into permanent housing over requiring sobriety.
State Government‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect CaliforniaMay 5, 2025President Donald Trump's budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats backed into a corner over teen sex solicitationMay 2, 2025California Republicans are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.
State Government70% of Californians support armed police in schools, new survey showsMay 1, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California found that most residents are also concerned about school shootings.
State GovernmentNewsom announces new AI agreements for government workApril 29, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe projects are meant to increase efficiency in work around traffic safety, congestion and customer service related to taxes. The legislature’s research division called Newsom’s timeline for the projects “aggressive and premature.”
State GovernmentCalifornia high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investmentApril 29, 2025The new chief executive of California’s embattled high-speed rail project says it is time to get serious about how to pay for it.
