State GovernmentCalifornia Senate passes bill aimed at preventing gas price spikesOctober 11, 2024The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing the proposal.
State GovernmentTikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allegeOctober 11, 2024In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.
State GovernmentCalifornia extends Medi-Cal services to people about to leave incarcerationOctober 11, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIt’s the first state in the country to get a program like this off the ground.
State GovernmentYes, voter fraud happens. But it's rare and election offices have safeguards to catch itOctober 10, 2024The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare. That's the assessment of current and former election administrators of both parties.
State GovernmentMany people in jail have the right to vote. So do many felonsOctober 9, 2024People who are in jail and haven't been convicted of a crime — and even many who have been convicted — retain their right to vote. But it's often challenging for them to exercise it.
EnvironmentVoters to decide on $10 billion climate bond in NovemberOctober 9, 2024 | Manola SecairaProposition 4 proposes a bond that would fund a wide range of climate-related projects, focusing on those related to improving access to safe drinking water, wildfire prevention and the protection of lands and communities in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThis California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfireOctober 8, 2024Prop. 35 on California's 2024 ballot would lock in revenue for Medi-Cal payments. Some critics worry it jeopardizes federal health care funding.
State GovernmentMore than a dozen states sue TikTok, alleging it harms kids and is designed to addict themOctober 8, 2024Lawsuits filed by 14 attorneys general argue that TikTok knowingly exacerbates the youth mental health crisis and places profits over child safety.
State GovernmentCan someone find out who you voted for? No. Here is what you should knowOctober 7, 2024As Election Day approaches, many Americans are questioning the secrecy of their ballots. We explain what you should know about privacy and casting a ballot.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom announces $130 million for California cities to clear more homeless campsOctober 7, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe city of Sacramento is getting the biggest cut of those funds and plans to put it towards interim housing for homeless residents north of Downtown.
