State GovernmentWho’s In, Who’s Out Of AB 5?September 12, 2019California’s pushback against the gig economy intensifies pressure on Silicon Valley flagships such as Lyft and Uber.
State GovernmentAlas, Paper Receipt Ban, We Hardly Knew Ye: 2019 Bills Get Winnowed Some MoreSeptember 3, 2019With the passage of Friday's suspense file deadline, more bills were culled from lawmakers' 2019 wish list, or altered.
State GovernmentLawmakers Tackle A Severe Housing Shortage For Renters Who Have Federal VouchersSeptember 1, 2019The biggest federal housing program for low-income renters is failing to help many Californians because there aren’t enough landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers for rent. State lawmakers are considering two solutions, a carrot and a stick.
What To Know As California’s Peak Fire Months LoomAugust 31, 2019History shows that September and October, with their hot, fierce winds, are the state’s worst times for fire.
State GovernmentWith Whites And Men Still Dominating The Pool, How California Hopes To Create A Diverse Redistricting PanelAugust 22, 2019The lottery to select most members might not yield a commission representative of the state. So there's also a Plan B.
California DreamLGBT Community: Is Gentrification Changing A Once Welcoming Haven?August 20, 2019Experts say gay neighborhoods have been changing as home prices rise and cultural norms change.
State GovernmentWhat Does President Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean For California?August 13, 2019As President Donald Trump published controversial new rules on Monday making it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they use Medicaid, food stamps and other social safety net programs, California has reacted with anticipated outrage.
Food and Sustainability'We’re Not Going To Be Able To Survive:' Why Californians Could Bear The Brunt Of Trump Food Stamp CutsJuly 31, 2019A Trump administration proposal would cut food stamps to 3.1 million Americans. That could hit hard in California, a state where both the cost of living and the minimum wage are on the rise.
Frontrunner No More: California Poll Puts Harris On Top And Biden (Way) DownJuly 30, 2019Kamala Harris comes first with 19% of likely Democratic voters. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come second and third. Biden, the presumed front-runner, comes fourth.
EnvironmentWorried About Wildfires, Californians Ready To Spend, Vote To Fight Climate ChangeJuly 30, 2019Californians want the state to lead the world in fighting climate change—and many are ready to tackle the problem on the road, at the ballot box, and even with their pocketbooks.
