Rent Control? 25% of California Lawmakers Are Landlords Themselves
In a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of south Sacramento, the property looks like any…
California Lawmakers Advance Raft of Union-Backed Charter School Curbs
As charter school advocates rallied en masse and California’s teachers’ unions flexed their political muscle,…
Letter: To Protect Animals, Legislature Must Pass AB 44 and Ban Fur Sales
I’m proud to be a Californian because our people and our state aren’t afraid to…
California Colleges Worry as Bill Targets Legacy Admissions in Wake of Scandal
The nationwide scandal involving bribery in college admissions has also illuminated all the legal ways…
Despite Budget Surplus, California Legislators Promoting Variety of New Taxes
California is enjoying a projected $21.4 billion surplus. Three-quarters of the state believes any new revenue increase should be…
Gonzalez Bill Promises 5 Paid Sick Days for All Employees in California
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez announced Friday that she has introduced a bill to guarantee at least…
California’s Citizen Commission Preparing to Draw District Lines for 2022 Election
One election is a fading memory and another is year away. What better time to…
Opinion: Sharing Economy Offers Flexibility for California Families
In the coming months, our representatives in Sacramento will have a decision to make regarding…
Brian Jones Named GOP Caucus Chair, Increasing San Diego Clout in Sacramento
San Diego County gained another high-level voice in the state Legislature Wednesday with the election…
California Legislature’s Thriving LGBT Caucus Chalks up Victories
When Sheila Kuehl of Santa Monica became California’s first openly gay or lesbian legislator in…
Despite Gains, California Legislature Lags in Gender and Racial Parity
There are still more white men named James or Jim in the California Legislature than African-American…
Gun Control to Homemade Food: California’s Top 10 New Laws in 2019
Controls on animals sold at pet stores, breathalyzer ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers and…
Democrats Now Dominate California Legislature, But in Many Shades of Blue
The California Legislature, controlled by Democrats for decades, will be even bluer when the new…
Complete San Diego and California Nov. 6 Midterm Election Results
Here are results for major federal, state and local races and ballot measures as reported…
