A supermajority of Democrats and emboldened Republicans returned to the Capitol this week — at odds over the cost of living, ...

With the new year comes increased benefits for millions of workers — in a landmark action, California is increasing paid ...

A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of ‘serious ...

A new California law responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform advocates.

Those who physically attack doctors, nurses and other emergency department workers in California face harsher penalties in 2025 thanks to a new law. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly ...

New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop.

New California laws taking effect Jan. 1 aim to make it easier to prosecute people accused of retail theft. Separately, voters passed Prop.

The tech world was abuzz as President-elect Donald Trump announced his latest appointment: David Sacks, a Silicon Valley stalwart, as the new czar for artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency.

Tenant advocates suffered a big defeat this fall when California voters decided against expanding cities’ ability to limit rent increases. But a state law set to take effect Jan. 1 will give renters ...

To understand what happened with the state budget in 2024, you have to go back to 2023. That year Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats who control the Legislature decided against raiding the state’s ...

California saw its biggest increase in registered lobbyists last session since at least 2011, when a change in the law caused the number to more than double. There was a roughly 10% increase in the ...

The increase in lobbyists this year means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member.