What is Proposition 2 before California voters in the 2026 election? – Orange County Register
Proposition 2, the “Save for California’s Future Act,” would increase the cap on the state’s rainy day fund…
Walters: Academic turf war between California colleges underscores need for new higher education plan
When the Legislature passed the Master Plan for Higher Education in 1960, it envisioned a seamless, three-level system that would…
A California bill sought to make sweeping changes to how can request public records — and how much it’d cost them – Orange County Register
During a week where lawmakers continued to hammer out details of a more than $350 billion state budget…
California medical research bond would fund cancer, Alzheimer’s research amid NIH cuts
After 12 years of battling stage four blood cancer, Laurie Adami was out of options. She had been…
California psychiatric hospitals close beds under new nursing staffing rules
Hospital executives in California say new staffing standards intended to make psychiatric hospitals safer for patients are having…
Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers reach a deal on state’s $350B budget. A quick snapshot of what that entails – Orange County Register
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California’s Democratic leadership said late Friday afternoon they’ve reached a deal on the state’s…
After Cesar Chavez scandal, San Jose opens nominations for renaming downtown plaza – East Bay Times
As San Jose leaders reckon with the recent explosive sexual abuse allegations against the late iconic labor leader…
Orange County’s election results in the 2026 California primary are official – Orange County Register
Orange County’s registrar of voters certified the results of the primary election on Friday, June 26 — the…
Gavin Newsom proposes national billionaires’ tax and AI public equity
By JONATHAN J. COOPER California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a run for president as…
California Legislature’s budget plan includes ‘worthwhile investment’ in K-12 program for families new to US – Orange County Register
California lawmakers are hoping to significantly boost funding over the next few years for a program aimed at…
What’s next for Katie Porter after California governor loss? – Orange County Register
If you’re talking about the short term, Katie Porter has a plan. Her race for California governor now…
A tax on California billionaires to fund healthcare is officially on the ballot – The Press Democrat
An attempt by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies to negotiate a deal to keep a proposed union-backed…