August 30, 2019 | Ben Adler | Chris Nichols
A statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic legislative leaders and the bill’s author says they’ve “come to an agreement on a series of amendments” that would “create strong renter protections.”
August 30, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Parents selected for rehabilitation would be required to complete programs such as family counseling, substance abuse and mental health treatment, anger management and job training.
August 26, 2019 | Scott Rodd
Truckers claim the proposal, as written, would eliminate the role of independent operators. They argue this could cause disruptions in the supply chain.
August 23, 2019
The Trump administration’s final “public charge” rule has sown confusion among immigration communities who wonder if using public benefits will hurt their chances of becoming legal residents.
August 22, 2019
The lottery to select most members might not yield a commission representative of the state. So there's also a Plan B.
August 22, 2019
(AP) — PG&E is asking the state Legislature to let it borrow money tax-free so it can compensate wildfire victims. The utility is facing up to $30 billion in potential damages from recent wildfires caused by its equipment.
August 21, 2019 | Ben Adler | Nick Miller
Pan, the author of California’s vaccine law and a new proposal that seeks to limit medical exemptions, was walking to an event in downtown Sacramento when an opponent to that bill shoved the lawmaker in the back.
August 19, 2019 | Ben Adler
Nearly a year and a half after Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that changes the legal use of force standard from “reasonable” to “necessary.”
August 15, 2019 | Ben Adler
One of the most expensive political fights in California history could be headed for the November 2020 ballot: a property tax increase that could raise $10 billion a year for schools, community colleges and local governments.
August 15, 2019 | Scott Rodd
Instead of Democrats versus Republicans, like in previous years, the two teams were a mix of party affiliations.
