State GovernmentHere’s what’s available to California voters whose primary language isn’t EnglishOctober 16, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIn California, it’s the state’s responsibility to protect people’s right to vote no matter the language they speak. To do that, the state provides voter assistance in ten languages and several counties offer help in additional languages.
Health CareCalifornia health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage lawOctober 16, 2024Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California are getting a pay bump under a state law. Workers' pay will increase to $25 an hour over the next decade under the law starting Wednesday.
State GovernmentSwing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tightOctober 16, 2024The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks.
State GovernmentAbortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about itOctober 15, 2024Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue. It could also be a winning issue.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spikingOctober 14, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. The move marks the Democrat's latest step in a battle with the oil industry over energy prices and the impacts of climate change.
State GovernmentLabor advocates say Newsom’s gas prices bill risks safety. The state disagrees.October 14, 2024As a gasoline reserve bill faces a final vote today, labor advocates say the bill’s safety measures don’t go far enough.
EnvironmentThe U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribeOctober 14, 2024Over 4,500 square miles of ocean will be protected off the California coast. It will also be managed in partnership with the indigenous groups that fought to create it.
State GovernmentA lifetime of moving: Migrant worker families share their struggles, hopes for stable housingOctober 14, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaA new California Assembly Bill will pave the way for migrant centers to transition some of its housing units to year-round availability. The bill aims to stabilize the education of migrant farmworkers’ children.
State GovernmentBy banning involuntary servitude, Proposition 6 could change the landscape of California prisonsOctober 11, 2024 | Kate WolffeProposition 6 promises to rid the state of involuntary servitude once and for all. It’s not clear how California prison labor would change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP hopes Proposition 36 and Trump visit boost enthusiasmOctober 11, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe state has six close congressional races, and the GOP is looking to turn more people in those districts out to vote.
