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Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed new wealth taxes, but at least one of his potential successors endorsed the idea.
12/01/2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom has opposed new wealth taxes, but at least one of his potential successors endorsed the idea.

California updated its landfill methane rules for the first time in years, but major gaps remain for methane leaks from ...
11/28/2025

California updated its landfill methane rules for the first time in years, but major gaps remain for methane leaks from oil and gas facilities.

Democrats, Republicans team up to propose extending health care premium subsidies
11/26/2025

Democrats, Republicans team up to propose extending health care premium subsidies

As of midday Tuesday, Williamson’s fund had raised about $2,800 of the $100,000 it’s seeking.
11/26/2025

As of midday Tuesday, Williamson’s fund had raised about $2,800 of the $100,000 it’s seeking.

Housing and gasoline prices are much higher in California than in most states
11/26/2025

Housing and gasoline prices are much higher in California than in most states

The cuts could hit 1,431 Sacramento residents — many disabled or elderly — especially hard.
11/26/2025

The cuts could hit 1,431 Sacramento residents — many disabled or elderly — especially hard.

The LAO projected California will face an $18 billion deficit next year. One union hashing out a new contract in 2026 is...
11/25/2025

The LAO projected California will face an $18 billion deficit next year. One union hashing out a new contract in 2026 is preparing to fight.

The new candidate for governor alleges the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has abused his position to go afte...
11/25/2025

The new candidate for governor alleges the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has abused his position to go after Trump’s critics.

Cloobeck put $13 million of his own money into his campaign. He intends to now financially support Swalwell’s campaign.
11/25/2025

Cloobeck put $13 million of his own money into his campaign. He intends to now financially support Swalwell’s campaign.

Lawmakers said a ban on state and local AI laws would “set back progress and undercut existing protections.”
11/25/2025

Lawmakers said a ban on state and local AI laws would “set back progress and undercut existing protections.”

Some see constitutional problems with restricting Congress’ pay.
11/24/2025

Some see constitutional problems with restricting Congress’ pay.

The debate came hours before President Donald Trump met with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democ...
11/24/2025

The debate came hours before President Donald Trump met with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist.

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