California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig
Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at nonprofits to supplement his $200,000 salary as elected superintendent of ...
California just blew a deadline for voter-approved health care measure — losing millions of federal dollars
The unclaimed money is tied to Proposition 35, a ballot measure passed by 68% of voters in November. The measure committed ...
A ‘missed opportunity’: Does Newsom’s plan to get Californians into better jobs do enough?
The governor’s plan for career education attempts to streamline a disjointed job training system, but critics say the reforms ...
‘He played them’: How a GOP reparations bill splintered supporters of California’s Black Caucus
A growing rift has led to some reparations advocates pulling their support for key parts of California's Legislative Black ...
Inside a $17 billion maintenance backlog plaguing California’s universities
Absent a long-term funding plan, the deferred maintenance backlog has grown to an estimated $9.1 billion for the University ...
Opinion
As Democratic candidates for governor increase, they wait for Harris to decide
Democratic donors wait to see if former Vice President Kamala Harris will run for governor, which could thin a crowded primary in June.
A judge found this California city’s election system was discriminatory. They’re still using it six years later
He’s trying a similar case against Huntington Beach in August that he expects will be resolved in favor of the plaintiffs, who argue that as in Santa Monica, the city’s at-large elections dilute ...
Xavier Becerra jumps into crowded race for California governor
Room for one more? Former U.S. health secretary is the latest Democrat announce he's seeking the office now held by Gavin Newsom ...
Raid or rumor? Reports of immigrations sweeps are warping life in California’s Central Valley
It feels like you’re on edge all the time,’ one immigrant advocate said about the Trump administration’s immigration ...
Opinion
In California’s Capitol, some political fights span decades
The dynamics of California's Capitol haven't changed much in the last 50 years. In fact, many conflicts from 1975 are still being legislated.
No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades
Riverside County high school students who meet requirements are guaranteed admission to one of 10 Cal State campuses. Welcome ...
Will this bill be the end of California’s housing vs environment wars?
In the recurring legislative fight between YIMBY legislators and defenders of California’s signature environmental law, one ...