Bay Area Newsom picks Laphonza Butler, political ally and power player, to replace Feinstein By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | October 2, 2023 The governor rebuffed pressure to appoint CA-12's Rep. Barbara Lee.
business Labor leaders despair but don’t give up on unemployment for strikers after Gavin Newsom veto By Denise Amos and Felicia Mello | CalMatters | October 2, 2023 A second vetoed measure would have made domestic work safer.
Elections With the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whom will Newsom appoint? By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | September 29, 2023 Newsom has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running.
Bay Area The Bay-Delta ecosystem is collapsing. California just unveiled rival rescue plans By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 29, 2023 The state remains years away from putting a plan into action.
California Gavin Newsom signs law boosting minimum wage for fast-food workers. Is $20 enough? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | September 28, 2023 More than half a million fast food workers, mostly minorities and women, will earn higher minimum wage.
Elections Why California Republicans are facing a moment of truth By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 28, 2023 GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.
gavin newsom Will Gavin Newsom sign bill giving unemployment benefits to striking workers? By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 25, 2023 A union-backed bill awaits the governor’s signature. Businesses say it’ll cost too much.
Bay Area Alameda County declares state of emergency over homelessness By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 22, 2023 The resolution unlocks additional resources and funding opportunities.
Bay Area 2024 state ballot will determine if school parcel taxes can pass by majority vote By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 22, 2023 A recent court decision that permits some parcel taxes by majority vote is in jeopardy.
climate change Legal fights over California’s homeless camps expand By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | September 22, 2023 Municipal leaders are contesting a string of federal court rulings that restrict encampment sweeps.