California Assembly leaders describe ‘line in the sand’ on safety net cuts
admin California Assembly leaders propose a budget defending Medi-Cal, K-12 and in‑home support services while considering corporate tax changes before June…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom again declines to endorse a candidate in governor’s race
Term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to back a candidate in California primary despite Xavier Becerra’s polling surge and their ties…
Newsom to water officials on Delta Conveyance tunnel: ‘We’ve got to finish the job’
Gov. Newsom highlighted efforts since 2019 to expand water infrastructure, back the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir, and restore the…
California penalizes General Motors $12.75M for selling drivers’ data
California AG Rob Bonta secured a $12.75M settlement with General Motors after an investigation found GM sold California drivers’ data…
California to offer newborn parents a month’s supply of this new, free benefit
California will give newborn parents 400 free diapers via the Golden State Start program this summer at 65 hospitals, partnering…
Pro-Israel group spends $500,000 to target Randy Villegas in Central Valley race
DMFI PAC reports big ad buy in Fresno and Bakersfield aimed at Randy Villegas as he battles Jasmeet Bains for…
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…
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…