EnvironmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom backs dam removal projects to boost salmon. Critics say that's not enoughJanuary 31, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pledging to fast-track more than half a dozen projects to remove or bypass dams that have blocked salmon. The proposals are part of Newsom's strategy to protect salmon.
State GovernmentUC rejects proposal to allow campuses to hire undocumented studentsJanuary 26, 2024The proposal would have meant challenging a federal law that bars employers from hiring undocumented immigrants. Advocates requesting the change argue that the University of California, as a state agency, is exempt from that law.
State GovernmentVice President Kamala Harris visits Sacramento to meet with lawmakers, campaignJanuary 25, 2024 | Nicole NixonHarris told Democrats in the California Legislature to continue their work on artificial intelligence, gun violence and reproductive rights, which will be campaign issues in the 2024 election.
State Government350,000 Californians are now on the FAIR Plan, the last resort for fire insurance. Now what?January 24, 2024As the FAIR Plan writes more fire-insurance policies, homeowners complain about poor service, rising costs and threats of getting kicked off.
State GovernmentWhat you need to know from the high-stakes California U.S. Senate debateJanuary 23, 2024The four top candidates faced off for the first time. Democrats Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff clashed over earmarks and the Gaza war, and ganged up on Republican Steve Garvey over his support for former President Trump.
State GovernmentDream for All: Down payment assistance for first-time California homebuyers relaunches with new lotteryJanuary 23, 2024State officials hope a lottery and an emphasis on first-generation homebuyers will make California’s most generous down payment assistance program more equitable.
State GovernmentHow California budget rules can prevent saving for a rainy day — and why Newsom wants to change thatJanuary 22, 2024 | Nicole NixonGovernor Gavin Newsom wants the state to save more money during budget surplus years – but the California Constitution limits how much can be deposited into the rainy day fund.
Health CareNewsom sacks effort to limit tackle football for kids in CaliforniaJanuary 21, 2024 | Kate WolffeDemocratic Assemblymember Kevin McCarty said legislation is necessary to protect children from developing CTE – chronic traumatic encephalopathy – a degenerative disease associated with repeated head impacts.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026January 19, 2024 | Nicole NixonThe leader of the California Senate says she will run for governor in 2026. Democrat Toni Atkins made history as only the third person and first woman to hold both of the top jobs in the state Legislature.
State GovernmentState program to clear homeless encampments show signs of success, but housing remains elusiveJanuary 18, 2024A multi-year, $750 million program aimed at doing away with homeless encampments has had mixed results throughout California. Local leaders say ongoing funding is needed.
