As California’s spending grows, so has the state’s workforce and salary costs
admin California spending on employee compensation rose $6 billion in six years, driven by more civil service positions and higher salaries…
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Big leaps at the state Capitol this week came through frogs, not lawmakers
Bullfrogs competed on the California Capitol lawn for the event's 50th anniversary, celebrating Mark Twain’s frog-jumping tradition and the Calaveras…
Sacramento trauma recovery center loses funding as Prop. 36 shifts dollars
UC Davis Health Trauma Recovery Center in Sacramento lost state funding after Prop. 36 reduced Prop. 47 savings, leaving centers…
Rivals target Becerra in combative CNN debate for California governor
Xavier Becerra faced sharp attacks in a combative CNN debate as Democrats and Republicans clashed on scandals, single-payer health and…
17 companies to receive CalCompetes tax credits — catalyst for jobs, investment
17 California companies won CalCompetes tax credits to spur $1B in private investment, create 4,489 jobs across aerospace, manufacturing, film,…
Accusations fly at California governor’s debate over Oath Keepers. What to know
A California governor debate turned heated after Antonio Villaraigosa accused Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco of ties to Oath Keepers…
Official predicts 6 weeks of stability before gas prices spike — if war goes on
California has about six weeks of gas price stability as the last Persian Gulf tanker unloads in Long Beach; officials…
Tuesday’s California governor debate gets heated. Here are 6 key takeaways
The tight California gubernatorial race featured attacks on Becerra, debate over single-payer healthcare, militia ties for Bianco and early voting…
Schiff outlines California priorities for U.S. farm bill stalled in Congress
Sen. Adam Schiff details California priorities for the $390B farm bill, opposing SNAP cuts, defending Prop 12 and boosting rural…
200,000 California-based jobs are missing because of remote work, study says
A Legislative Analyst's Office study estimates California could be home to 200,000 more jobs as remote work since 2019 spurred…