Column: Californians sour on Newsom’s push to ban gas-powered cars
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon leave office without gaining the support of fellow Californians for his most…
California kids still struggle in our schools. Will this change help?
SACRAMENTO — Recent news about literacy, education and general smarts in California and across the country has been somewhat distressing.…
On birthright citizenship, Supreme Court ‘originalists’ are split
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative justices say they decide cases based on the words and original history of…
Hiltzik: The Supreme Court buys into transgender myths
At the Supreme Court, the unfounded fear of boys masquerading as girls in youth sports rolled the clock…
The DOJ Challenges Virginia’s ‘Assault Firearm’ Law and California’s Glock Ban
In a lawsuit filed last week, the Justice Department argues that Virginia’s recently enacted “assault weapon” ban violates…
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump’s immigration agenda
WASHINGTON — Over the past year and a half, the Trump administration has turned repeatedly to the Supreme Court for…
Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts
The California Supreme Court is poised to rule in a lawsuit that has pitted the state’s court reporters…
Birthright citizenship fight is a Bay Area man’s family legacy
The Supreme Court this week upheld birthright citizenship, in a rejection of President Donald Trump’s effort to declare…
California puts more money toward speeding its election count
Chances are, right about now, you’re considering how you’d like to spend this upcoming Fourth of July weekend.…
California remains the problem child of American elections
The Supreme Court missed an opportunity to bring integrity to American elections this week. Counting ballots that arrive…
Supreme Court agrees to hear case that could overturn California’s assault weapons ban
After striking down laws in California and other states that restricted carrying firearms in stores and businesses, the…
Supreme Court ruling leaves California transgender athlete policy unchanged
A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday morning allows states to decide whether to allow or restrict transgender…