EnvironmentCalifornia commission overhauls rooftop solar proposalNovember 14, 2022The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy California’s eco-friendly, tax-the-rich electorate killed Prop. 30November 12, 2022In one of the highest-profile California election results, Proposition 30 failed despite the state’s commitment to climate action and its history of taxing the wealthy.
Universities can’t yank financial aid from students who get private scholarships, new law saysNovember 6, 2022California colleges often reduce financial aid to students when they earn private grants, a practice known as scholarship displacement. Students say it’s unfair to lose funds they’ve worked hard for and need to pay for soaring living costs.
A gusher of campaign cash: Industry groups give big in California legislative racesNovember 5, 2022In the final weeks of the California election, industry and labor groups are spending millions to influence legislative races. That money is being spent not only to support favored candidates, but to attack their opponents with tough ads and mailers.
Newsom campaigned on building 3.5 million homes. He hasn’t gotten even closeNovember 1, 2022Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigned on housing production, an issue important to many Californians. But despite some accomplishments, the housing crisis is worse now than when he took office.
State GovernmentWould Prop. 1 allow abortions after fetal viability? Legal experts say noOctober 31, 2022Opponents of Proposition 1 argue it would expand California abortion law to allow late-term procedures for any reason, but the measure’s supporters and legal experts dispute that interpretation.
Health CareCalifornia cancer care isn’t equitable; a new law might helpOctober 31, 2022Low-income patients who need specialized cancer treatment often struggle to get it. Advocates say a new law is a small step toward improving services for those patients.
Health CareCDC paves way for California to require school COVID vaccines — but lawmakers have given up for nowOctober 27, 2022The CDC added the COVID vaccine to its childhood immunization schedule, which eventually could change California’s student vaccination requirements.
State GovernmentAgency battling wage theft in California is too short-staffed to do its jobOctober 18, 2022The state is a national leader in labor law, experts say, but its agency enforcing wage theft rules in California still struggles to staff up.
State GovernmentFor undocumented students, job opportunities are scarce. This state program could help.October 15, 2022California’s estimated 75,000 undocumented students don’t qualify for federal work-study or most job opportunities, and often struggle to make ends meet.
