California universities still ‘on edge’ over funding despite Newsom’s proposed budget increase
This article first appeared in EdSource. California’s university systems are entering a pivotal stretch of budget negotiations, hoping…
HHS regional director touts administration’s ‘Make America Health Again’ agenda in OC – Orange County Register
A representative for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services traveled to Orange County this week to…
Immigration officials allow suspect in $100 million California jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial – The Mercury News
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JAIMIE DING, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in…
Low-income student housing in Berkeley poses health risk – The Mercury News
Mold, flooding, and barely functioning heaters have plagued a Berkeley building housing low-income students, and owners are scrambling…
Are California businesses overregulated? Researcher compares states’ rules
For decades, business leaders have complained that California’s regulatory climate has overburdened companies across the state, blaming a…
San Diego launches long-waited subsidy program for new trash fee – San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego launched Thursday a long-waited subsidy program for property owners struggling to pay the city’s new trash…
Would California voters actually support a wealth tax on billionaires?
In a sense, California has been taxing wealth since it became a state 175 years ago. Well into…
Billionaire tax proposal roils Bay Area havens for the super-rich
When billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla publicly branded Rep. Ro Khanna a “commie comrade” over the weekend, it…
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz brushes off critics for flying to California before Texas struck by winter storm
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) set the record straight after he was criticized for flying to California on a…
A California diversion program saved her from prison and dying young
When I was younger, I couldn’t imagine a future for myself beyond going to prison or dying young.…
California Forever signs largest construction labor deal ever – The Vacaville Reporter
California Forever signed the largest construction labor agreement in history with the Napa/Solano Building Trades Council and the…
Could San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan replace Gavin Newsom for governor? – NBC Bay Area
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is considering entering the race for California governor. Several prominent Democrats like Congressman…