In summary The audit by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission followed CalMatters’ revelations that a law requiring trip organizers to annually disclose their major donors had been used only ...

In summary In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more ...

A worker clears debris from a mudslide on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Pacific Palisades burn zone, in Los Angeles, on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Daniel Cole, Reuters Scheduling note: WhatMatters is ...

In summary Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum. From private school vouchers to threats over “woke” curriculum, ...

California is a living laboratory for the observation that demography is destiny, first uttered by the 19th century French philosopher Auguste Comte. During the first 150 years of its statehood, ...

Developers and the San Ramon Planning Commission met last week for a study session that served as the first major public meeting on a planned 100% affordable housing project slated for development in ...

"The story explores themes of trust, ambition and the ethical perils of advanced technology in a shadowy, high-stakes world," San Ramon resident and Stanford University engineer Greg Le Sage said ...

All southbound lanes on Interstate 680 heading toward westbound Interstate 580 have been closed due to heavy flooding, according to California Highway Patrol.

Pizza Hut employees strike to protest ongoing wage theft and abusive scheduling practices in Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2024. Photo by Lauren Justice for From Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After a 2022 ...

In summary Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026. California’s Legislative ...

The state of California cited 13 people last month in Walnut Creek for offering contracting services without licenses.

In summary Outreach workers in the Bay Area city of Fremont worry the new ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city. The Fremont City Council gave final approval this week to an ...