Dozens of bills shelved by lawmakers -- many opposed by special interests -- include proposals on police reform, rape kits, housing, health care and more.
The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Proposed funding, released in an update to Newsom's state budget plan, includes $1 billion to help schools pair with community health organizations to provide mental health services.
Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.