California Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | April 5, 2024 The state faces a shortfall of between $38 billion and $73 billion next year.
climate change Bountiful snowpack marks second straight season with above-average start to April By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 5, 2024 The California adage “winter snows bring summer flows” underscores the importance of a bountiful snowpack for future water supply.
Housing California’s most controversial housing law could get a makeover By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 2, 2024 Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.
Arts & Entertainment CA legislators consider bills on concert tickets and work calls By Lynn La | CalMatters | April 2, 2024 Some are pushing ambitious bills on contentious topics.
Bay Area Oakland’s new police chief highlights his priorities By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Chief Floyd Mitchell spoke at an introductory meeting on Wednesday.
Bay Area Which fast food workers will get paid more in California? By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.
Bay Area High stakes: Inside the multimillion-dollar battle for gambling rights in California By Ryan Sabalow and Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2024 Pending legislation would let California’s tribes sue their competitors, private card clubs.
Bay Area Why California Democrats are divided on retail theft bill By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Some say it would unfairly target shoppers, while others say jobs are at stake.
Housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
Elections With Prop. 1 passage, Gavin Newsom again changes how Californians with mental illness get help By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 After days of uncertainty, the results are finally in: Californians, by a slim majority, have approved Prop 1.