State GovernmentGavin Newsom’s MAGA-curious podcast mystifies listeners — and sets Democratic lawmakers on edgeMarch 21, 2025Gavin Newsom’s podcast launch baffles allies and critics alike as the governor disappears from public events, raising questions about his leadership priorities and political future.
Health CareCalifornia has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverageMarch 19, 2025The shortfall could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to roll back coverage for some of the 15 million people relying on the safety net program.
State GovernmentCalifornia state workers raise concerns about accommodations with new return to office mandateMarch 18, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome employees worry the move could push caretakers out of state jobs and its tight deadline could be an issue for processing accommodation requests.
State GovernmentAs California looks to speed up vote counting, election experts hope it won’t come at a costMarch 14, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldA bill moving through the state legislature would require the bulk of California’s ballots to be counted by 10 days after an election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAs state workers are called into the office for more days, office capacity remains unclearMarch 14, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiSome workers and unions say the July 1st deadline to return to the office 4 days per week might be too tight to accommodate their needs.
State GovernmentState workers protest Governor Newsom’s return to office mandateMarch 12, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiFour unions gathered state workers in front of the CalHR office to rally against the governor’s recent executive order mandating they work from the office at least four days per week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow Trump’s shifting immigration, trade policies impact California, Canada and MexicoMarch 12, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo ZavalaDiplomats from Mexico and Canada addressed the impact of Trump’s shifting immigration and economic policies. They urged calm amid misinformation, and highlighted economic concerns from tariffs.
State GovernmentKatie Porter enters race for California governor promising to stand up to Donald TrumpMarch 11, 2025Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter is the latest politician joining the competitive 2026 race for California governor. All eyes are on former Vice President Kamala Harris.
State GovernmentAs LA County sues Edison over deadly fire, is the state’s wildfire fund in jeopardy?March 10, 2025Fire investigators have not found Edison responsible for the Eaton fire — but lawsuits heighten concerns about its potential liability for the most destructive blaze since the state created a fund to prevent wildfires from bankrupting utilities.
State GovernmentResistance state: Tracking California’s lawsuits against the new Trump administrationMarch 7, 2025California’s Democratic leaders set aside tens of millions of dollars to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive orders and policies.
