State Government‘Mess’ and ‘destruction’: Fact-checking Trump’s attacks on California and Kamala HarrisSeptember 17, 2024Donald Trump didn’t attack California or Kamala Harris’s home-state record during their presidential debate. He didn’t miss his chance on a fundraising visit, blasting the state on crime, homelessness and more.
State GovernmentProject 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in MedicaidSeptember 16, 2024If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.
EnvironmentGas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in CaliforniaSeptember 13, 2024In California, gas stoves may come with a health warning label.
EnvironmentNew study finds 65% decrease in California’s fine particle pollution over 20 yearsSeptember 13, 2024 | Manola SecairaAlthough fine particle pollution has decreased statewide, researchers say historically disadvantaged communities still face disproportionate impacts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessNo sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampmentsSeptember 12, 2024More than two-dozen California cities passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances that penalize people for sleeping outside, after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed cities to crack down.
State GovernmentNewsom signs last crime bill of the yearSeptember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill rounds out a package targeted at curbing retail and property theft.
State GovernmentFirst-in-the-nation reparations bills are headed to Newsom’s desk, but not without some tensionSeptember 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiEight bills passed the Legislature, while two controversial bills were pulled last minute. Lawmakers say they know how they move forward could impact the future of reparations laws both in the state and beyond its borders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe debate between Harris and Trump wasn’t close — and 4 other takeawaysSeptember 11, 2024Tuesday’s debate between the current vice president and former president was a clear contrast from the June debate that forced President Biden from the race.
State GovernmentHarris and Trump debate in Philadelphia Tuesday night. Here’s what you need to knowSeptember 9, 2024The ABC News presidential debate will be the first time Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what to expect.
State GovernmentHow Harris' past debates set her up for sparring with TrumpSeptember 9, 2024Vice President Harris has used debates as turning points throughout her political career. On Tuesday, she faces her biggest debate challenge yet.
