State GovernmentThe elusive Bigfoot might soon be found among California’s state symbolsFebruary 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA new bill would make the ape-like creature California’s state cryptid, or animal that science has yet to prove exists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrump orders and atmospheric rivers: how prepared are California's levees?February 24, 2025The condition of California’s levees is, by and large, already precarious. In its 2019 infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state’s levees a ‘D.’
State GovernmentNewsom wants to more than double California’s film industry tax credit. Would it pay for itself?February 24, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe industry has been trickling out of state since the 2000s. Newsom’s plan would double current tax credits, but some argue that could take away from other important programs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProviders see an increased demand for mental health services after LA firesFebruary 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldMental health professionals are seeing an increased demand for therapy since the fires, but mental health isn’t always built into the public safety work culture.
State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers scramble to fix ‘lemon’ vehicle law — againFebruary 20, 2025California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers.
EnvironmentPower lines sparked new fires in LA after the Eaton Fire began, radio traffic showsFebruary 18, 2025Radio traffic shows SoCal Edison was not able to shut power off quickly in Altadena or Sierra Madre, and the company's live power lines were starting new fires.
Health CareTop California Democrats clash over how to rein in drug industry middlemenFebruary 13, 2025State data shows California health plan drug costs have grown by more than 50% since 2017.
State GovernmentCalifornia homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’February 13, 2025Most California home and fire insurance customers will see temporary fees added to their insurance bills as part of the charge, known as an assessment — marking the first time insurance companies will have imposed an assessment directly on customers.
State GovernmentReport calls for more data on pregnant and parenting foster youthFebruary 11, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe report comes from a short-term residential facility serving foster youth who have children or are expecting. It says better data would result in more services.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate?February 10, 2025About a quarter of all new cars registered in California in 2024 were electric cars, raising questions about whether the state will fail to meet its groundbreaking mandate banning sales of gas-powered vehicles.
