Medicaid reckoning awaits next California governor after program’s rapid expansion
In March 2025, when California ran out of Medicaid funds to pay doctors and hospitals, the state borrowed…
California has some of the highest water bills in the country
If you’ve noticed your water bills are getting a lot more expensive, you’re not alone. In a new…
Sanders boosts wealth tax; labor argues it would devastate economy
Sen. Bernie Sanders, a hero among the nation’s progressive voters, stumped in Southern California on Monday for a…
California AG emphasizes secure voting by mail ahead of Election Day
California Attorney General Rob Bonta stresses voting safety and accessibility, urging Californians to exercise their right to vote…
Here’s your 2026 California voter guide for Election Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters are set to decide measures and races at the local, state and federal…
Full 2026 special: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Watch our full 2026 Project CommUNITY special: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of…
Metrolink riders hit with new fare increase: ‘Everyone is struggling’
Tonia Jones was shocked to learn that Metrolink fares were going up. She’s taken the train regularly for…
Newsom vetoes bills to block federal immigration agents from state employment
SACRAMENTO — Days after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin…
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is…
Tax the rich? California voters are divided, according to new poll
The slate of statewide measures on the Nov. 3 ballot provides voters two opportunities to tax the rich,…
Contributor: California needs common-sense ID law to ensure votes count
By Bill JonesGuest contributor Sept. 24, 2026 3:01 AM PT The election system I ran no longer exists.…
California voters frustrated by length of November ballot, state and nation’s direction
Californians are deeply frustrated with the length of the November ballot, which includes 14 statewide propositions, and gloomy…