State GovernmentSeveral housing bills are still in play in the California LegislatureAugust 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers have a few more weeks to move bills that aim to address the state’s housing crisis to the Governor’s desk.
State GovernmentCalifornia governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampmentsAugust 9, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
EnvironmentDangerous herbicide used on California crops bannedAugust 9, 2024The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
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.
Health CareCalifornia lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilitiesJuly 31, 2024Immigration is regulated by the federal government, but California lawmakers may give local public health inspectors the authority to inspect privately operated immigration detention facilities.
State GovernmentWhen will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?July 31, 2024The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.