Elections How Laphonza Butler could reshape California’s U.S. Senate race By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | October 3, 2023 Butler has not said whether she plans to run in next year's election.
gavin newsom California could soon ban 4 food additives in common sweets. What to know By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 3, 2023 California is on the cusp of banning the additives already barred in the European Union by prohibiting their sale by 2027.
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.