Coalition kicks off campaign for $30 minimum wage in Oakland, Alameda County
A COALITION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS at a news conference in Oakland on Thursday launched a campaign to raise…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
Affordable housing projects are booming across California. What about Fresno? | business
Looking for affordable housing in California’s Central Valley? It should be a little bit easier to find due to…
California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state…
Priced to move? San Jose is least affordable city in the world for first-time homebuyers
SAN JOSE HAS BEEN RANKED NO. 1 for the least affordable city in the world for first-time homebuyers…
What California Residents Should Expect From State Taxes In 2025
California has the nation’s highest individual income tax rates and high sales tax burdens compared to the rest…
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan trades barbs with rivals in first gubernatorial debate
SAN JOSE MAYOR MATT MAHAN faced his first major test as a contender for California governor Tuesday during…
California Rep. David Valadao voted for Medi-Cal cuts. Will voters hold it against him? | business
California Rep. David Valadao has some explaining to do. Nearly two-thirds of constituents in his Central Valley district…
20 Best California Cities To Retire Without a Car
Retirement in California can be expensive. The Golden State is well known for its high cost of living,…
San Diego housing and transportation costs nearly tops in U.S.
Morning commuters head toward Oakland on July 22, 2019. (File photo by Anne Wernikoff/CalMatters) San Diego households faced…
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…