Charter School Curbs Pass State Assembly, But Eventual Compromise Likely
Legislation that would give local school districts more control over charter-school authorizations narrowly passed the…
Despite Growth in Electric Cars, California’s Vehicle Emissions Still Rising
It is tempting to employ any number of puns when considering California’s transportation future: The…
North vs. South and Farm vs. City Conflicts Continue to Roil California’s Water Politics
As 2018 was winding down, one of California’s leading newspapers suggested, via a front-page, banner-headlined…
Opinion: Storage is Key for 100% Green Energy in California Without Blackouts
California’s law mandating 100% carbon-free electricity has a big hole in it. It fails to…
President Trump Pardons Former California Republican Leader Pat Nolan
President Donald Trump Wednesday rewarded former Assembly Minority Leader Pat Nolan for his efforts to…
Opinion: Slowing Population Growth Portends a Graying California and Stagnant Economy
Who first declared that “demography is destiny” is uncertain, but that doesn’t detract from the…
5 Takeaways from Gov. Newsom’s Revised $214 Billion California Budget
Buoyed by California’s strong economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom sent state lawmakers a revised budget on…
Gov. Newsom Revises Proposed California Budget Upward by $4.5 Billion
Gov. Gavin Newsom revised upward his proposed state budget on Thursday, citing both growing needs…
Opinion: Gov. Gavin Newsom Is Shrinking His Predecessor’s Pet Projects
When Jerry Brown began his first governorship in 1975, he quickly set himself apart from…
California’s Big 3 Utilities Remind Public of Plans to Cut Power During Fire Weather
California’s three largest energy companies announced Monday a coordinated wildfire safety and awareness campaign that…
When Next Recession Hits, Will Trump’s Washington Help California?
They don’t call it the Golden State for nothing, at least not lately. California’s fiscal…
California’s Farmers Are Aging, Creating Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture
As a generational wave of farmers in California enters retirement age, these growers and ranchers…
Democratic Committee Chairs Use New Rule to Kill Bills in California Assembly
Gun control, school spending, curbs on greenhouse gases: With Democrats holding more power at the…
For California’s ‘Hard-to-Count’ Immigrants, 2020 Census Carries Big Stakes
Diego San Luis Ortega was a toddler when his parents brought him to California from…
