California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are ...

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Dec. 18 to pass the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, H.R. 845, a bill that would ...

California is staring down at a major budget problem and the numbers are only getting worse. According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state is projected to face an $18 billion deficit next ...

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New polling from Emerson College released Thursday shows new frontrunners for both parties in the 2026 California Governor’s race. The polling data, which was commissioned by Nexstar and Inside ...

In the eyes of many Americans, California is the quintessential blue state. The Golden State is frequently discussed as the Democratic counterpoint to Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., under ...

The Five’ co-hosts debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s defense of healthcare for illegal immigrants and ‘dizzying ...

SACRAMENTO — As the U.S. state with the most students, the largest tax base and the highest concentration of major technology companies, California often leads the nation in ed-tech innovation. And ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The game of musical chairs in the race to be California’s next governor lost another player last week. After ...