Legislative Democrats’ Budget Deal Would Spend More than Newsom Wants
California lawmakers are expected to adopt a $356 billion state budget on this week Monday that would largely…
CA Admits Using High-risk AI Systems It Neglected to Report
A year ago, California officials had to report under a new state law how they used automated systems…
New California bill aims to help those affected by Garden Grove chemical emergency – Orange County Register
California legislators are considering a bill to help those affected by the Garden Grove chemical emergency over Memorial…
5 things to know about CA Democrats’ $356 billion state budge
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters From left, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and state Sen. John Laird. Photos by Miguel…
California Senate Democrats fight Newsom on climate funding
By Alejandro Lazo and Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom in Sacramento on Feb. 11, 2026. Photo…
California lawmakers introduce bill to prevent hate speech in official candidate statements – Daily News
State lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to prevent hate speech from appearing in a candidate’s statement in…
California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industries
CALIFORNIA’S LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY is sounding the alarm over a proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom that would permanently…
How an anti-tax backlash could sap budgets across California
By Brian Hanlon, Special for CalMatters Assemblymembers gather during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento…
How California lawmakers are moving to strengthen end of life care – Orange County Register
Though the changes are largely technical, the California Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill recently its author says will…
California legislator wants 4-year ban on AI toys after teddy bear talked about sex – The Mercury News
Last year, sales of a soft brown teddy bear were temporarily discontinued from stores after the plush, AI-enabled…
Letters: Measure D would help authority care for open space
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Measure D will…
These 3 Orange County Assembly races are ones in the 2026 June primary election – Orange County Register
Most of the Assembly races in Orange County are a bit lackluster this primary election. But three have…