Byron Sher, an uncomfortable politician who left an indelible mark on California’s environment, dies at 98
Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor-turned California legislator who wrote some of the state’s most far-reaching environmental laws,…
Contributor: Sacramento’s micromanaging of a single lane in the Hollywood Hills
How much does it cost to write your own law in California? About $500,000. That’s what Forest Lawn…
California Assembly kills wildfire bill
The California Legislature has adjourned for the year. But a key debate remains unresolved, as the Assembly in…
California Lawmakers Pass Film Credit Fix on Tax Cap
The California Legislature has approved a budget fix for the entertainment industry that allows studios to cash in…
California bill banning “shock gloves” heads to Governor Newsom’s desk
California lawmakers approved legislation Monday night that would temporarily ban state and local law enforcement agencies from using…
Lawmakers patch a hole in California’s film tax credit, for now
State lawmakers have approved a series of modest changes intended to bolster California’s film and TV tax credit…
Reigning In Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media
Long the epicenter of the global tech industry, California is taking more action to shield its children, communities…
California’s new attempt to help struggling newsrooms faces key test
A new plan by California lawmakers to help fund the state’s struggling journalism organizations could advance in the…
California Legislature Protects Wildfire Survivors’ Rights and Rejects Higher Insurance Costs, Says Consumer Watchdog
Legislature Stands Up to Governor Newsom and His Utility Allies, Delivering a Major Victory for Wildfire Survivors and…
California lawmakers reach deal to tweak childhood sex abuse law — but rebuff damage caps
California lawmakers said Thursday that they plan to make “modest” changes to a controversial law that gave victims…
What ‘Suspense Day’ means for proposed California laws
‘Suspense Day’ is here. What it means for proposed California laws Thursday will mark one of the most…
California lawmakers return to Capitol to review hundreds of bills
California lawmakers return to Capitol to review hundreds of bills California lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday…