State GovernmentRetail theft bills are moving fast in the California legislatureAugust 8, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiTen crime bills passed the state Assembly and Senate on Thursday. They could be on the Governor’s desk as soon as next week, if they clear one more vote on Monday.
EnvironmentA California bill aims to strengthen protections for outdoor workers during extreme heatAugust 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaAlthough California implemented heat standards for outdoor workers almost two decades ago, these protections aren’t always put into practice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'August 6, 2024The escalating political rhetoric and violence in America serves as the opening and closing message of Pelosi’s new book, “The Art of Power, My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House.”
State GovernmentMore taxpayers are leaving California than coming. Experts say that hasn’t yet impacted the state’s budget — but it couldAugust 6, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiTaxpayers are moving out of California faster than they’re being replaced. The trend started in the pandemic, and continued into 2022.
State GovernmentTech luminaries and VCs go all-in on Kamala Harris campaign, 5 things to knowAugust 5, 2024Harris started her political career in the Bay Area. And since launching her campaign, donations from Silicon Valley have poured in. But that doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll go easy on Big Tech.
