State GovernmentWould Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say noOctober 31, 2022Opponents of Proposition 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but the measure’s supporters and legal experts dispute that interpretation.
Health CareCalifornia cancer care isn’t equitable; a new law might helpOctober 31, 2022Low-income patients who need specialized cancer treatment often struggle to get it. Advocates say a new law is a small step toward improving services for those patients.
State GovernmentCalifornia patients fear fallout from third dialysis ballot measureOctober 29, 2022Proposition 29 would require clinics to have a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant present at every clinic while patients are being treated.
State GovernmentThough wage theft is a crime, few California DAs file charges for itOctober 25, 2022Some prosecutors say that may change. They are partnering with the state on more wage cases or forming special units to pursue labor abuses as crimes. A new felony law could help, they say.
Health CareAbortion is on the California ballot. But does that mean at any point in pregnancy?October 24, 2022CA voters are expected to approve a constitutional amendment on abortion rights. But critics say it would actually expand abortion rights, because the amendment ignores the concept of fetal viability.
State GovernmentOil and gas companies start signature gathering to challenge a CA law aimed at keeping drilling further from communitiesOctober 24, 2022 | Manola SecairaA lobbying firm representing various oil and gas industry leaders – like Exxon Mobil and Chevron – launched a referendum effort to reverse a measure signed into law in September.
State GovernmentKey takeaways from Newsom and Dahle's only California governor's debateOctober 23, 2022 | Nicole NixonGovernor Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle traded barbs over California’s cost of living, climate policy, reproductive rights and other issues at their only planned debate before November’s general election.
Race and EquityAftermath of leaked tape of Los Angeles City Council members racist comments spurs discussion about Latino political representation in CaliforniaOctober 20, 2022 | Sarah Mizes-TanExperts say Latino political representation tends to reflect only a fraction of the diversity of the state’s Latino communities.
State GovernmentYour questions about California’s gas rebate answeredOctober 19, 2022Readers had questions about California’s gas rebate payments, including whether it matters how many cars you have and why it’s based on 2020 tax returns. We’ve answered some here.
State GovernmentPandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it backOctober 19, 2022A special task force is investigating claims and freezing accounts to determine who legitimately qualifies for the relief money. About $20 billion in unemployment money was stolen by criminals.
