Sacramento
July 2019
In Needles, a ‘Sanctuary’ for Gun Owners — And ‘A Little Jab in the Eyes’ for California
Dream Big, Live Small: Why the Van Life Is Taking Hold in California
California’s New Wildfire Plan: 5 Things to Know
A Black Mother Told Not to Scream in Labor Asks: Can California Fix Racism in Maternity Care?
California Wants to Allow Credit Cards at the DMV, but It’ll Cost You a Fee
State May Push Cities and Counties to Draw ‘Fairer’ Districts
California’s Pollution Enforcers Would Like to Save Tropical Forests. But at What Cost?
Teacher Credentials Come in for Tough Grading as California Rethinks Charter School Rules
Should College Athletes Profit From Their Prowess? NCAA Says No, but California May Say Yes
Can California Crack Down on Deepfakes Without Violating the First Amendment?
California Pays Down Their Student Loans, Doctors Agree to Treat Poorer Patients
June 2019
VIDEO: What You Need to Know About California’s New Budget
Newsom Doubled Down on a Tax Credit for the Working Poor. Why Does He Think It Will Work?
Why a California Lawmaker Wants to Ban Cigarette Filters and Disposable Vapes
Lawmakers — Cutting Big Checks to Combat the Housing Crisis — Fight Over Who Gets the Money
Any Spike in Repeat Crimes After California Sped Prisoner Release? New Research Says No
Treatment for Psychosis — And Other Mental Illness — Differs Drastically by County
Newsom’s New Proposals on Wildfire Costs Walk a Political Tightrope
Does California State University Have a $1.5 Billion Slush Fund?
A Million Independent Voters Risk Being Irrelevant in California’s Presidential Primary
Why Fighting for Clean Water With Climate Change Money Worries Some California Lawmakers
In California, a Blue Wave and Progressive Governor: So Why Are So Many Leftist Plans Going Under?
‘Clean’ Freight Traffic Is Elusive as California Rolls Toward Zero Emissions
Should Community Colleges Build Housing?
No Longer the Loneliest? Why Oregon’s All-In Climate Push Matters to California
Another Hidden Cost of College? How Student Parking Fees Are Subsidizing Faculty, Staff
Developers and Unions ‘Not Close’ on Deal to Spur Housing Construction
STATE CONVENTION: California Democrats Loudly Lean Left — But Quietly Make a Safe Choice
May 2019
Shouts, Tears and 67 ‘Yes’ Votes Push Police Use-Of-Force Standard Through State Assembly
Why California’s Air Board Won’t Ban Gas-Powered Cars Yet
Democrats in California Have All the Power — And Much of the Turmoil
Why California’s Efforts to Limit Soda Keep Fizzling
California Chamber of Commerce Releases Study on New ‘Service Taxes’ Proposed By State Legislator
With California’s Most Closely Watched Housing Bill on Life Support, What’s Next?
Industry Aims to Extinguish Bills That Would Make California First State to Ban Flavored Tobacco
In Housing, Privacy and More, a Capitol Lightning Round Nixes Controversial Bills
Key Conflicts Roil California’s Ever-Evolving Waterscape
Weakling or Bully? The Battle Over the CEQA, the State’s Iconic Environmental Law
How Much Do You and Your Neighbors Pay in State Taxes?
Five Takeaways From Newsom’s Revised Budget Plan
Coming Wave of Seniors Will Strain a Caregiver Network Already Stretched Thin