CA Minimum Wage Increases Again on Jan.1, Some Say It’s Not Enough
Californians will see the minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour starting Jan. 1. The adjustment — a…
The gap between CARE Court’s intent and its application
By Tom Scott, Special for CalMatters A courtroom at the San Diego County Superior Court in San Diego…
Newsom’s CARE Court Lost its Teeth in the CA Legislature
Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a court with real power both to force a government…
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Hundreds of new laws were approved by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this year,…
How Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court lost its teeth in the Legislature
By Yue Stella Yu and Erica Yee, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for…
Lawmakers leading California Capitol Annex construction speak about project
Lawmakers overseeing the construction of California’s controversial Capitol Annex project are breaking their years-long silence and promising to…
Trump’s New Order Against State AI Regulations Hits CA Efforts
President Donald Trump’s on Thursday signed an executive order that aims to discourage state governments from regulating artificial…
California’s last nuclear plant clears key hurdle to stay open
By Nadia Lathan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s last…
California Assembly speaker’s oversight plan falls way short
The California Legislature not only habitually passes legislation without considering downside risks, it also only rarely examines whether…
CA water partnerships are effective and in danger
By Letitia Grenier and Jeff Mount, Special for CalMatters Residents in Planada drive through a flooded neighborhood after…
Former Cypress Mayor Paulo Morales is the latest to jump into Assembly race – Orange County Register
Former Cypress Mayor Paulo Morales is the latest to jump into the race for an open Assembly seat…
Assembly leader vows to examine how new CA laws work
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas addresses the media at the Capitol Annex Swing…