State GovernmentFeds leave California on the hook for $300 million in COVID homeless spendingFebruary 12, 2024When Gov. Gavin Newsom launched his landmark effort to shelter homeless residents in hotels during COVID, the state and local governments were relying on FEMA to foot much of the bill. Now, they’re on the hook for $300 million.
State Government5 major candidates want to be California’s new U.S. senator. Where they stand on the economy, crime and the borderFebruary 8, 2024The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs before the March 5 primary.
State GovernmentWho’s running for California state Assembly District 6 in March 2024? Here are the candidatesFebruary 8, 2024 | Nicole NixonTen candidates have filed to run for the 6th Assembly District seat, which is open for the first time in a decade and represents Sacramento’s urban core, Natomas and Arden.
State GovernmentMike McGuire wants to ‘lift up every person’ as new California Senate leaderFebruary 5, 2024Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.
Health CareCalifornia universities are required to offer students abortion pills. A lot just don't mention itFebruary 5, 2024One year after California became the first state to require that its public universities provide the abortion pill to students, LAist found that basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking and, often, nonexistent.
