State GovernmentBorder scramble: Why California isn’t financially ready for Title 42 to endDecember 31, 2022The Supreme Court is keeping in place, for now, Title 42 — the pandemic policy that OK’d migrant expulsions. California has yet to figure out how to meet the needs of an influx of migrants when it does go away.
State GovernmentThe top 5 stories in California politics in 2022December 30, 2022 | Nicole NixonFrom gas prices to abortions, here’s a look at the California political stories that dominated headlines in 2022.
State GovernmentSacramento-area United Way appeals for guaranteed income funding from new state programDecember 28, 2022 | Kristin LamThe local United Way along with the city and county of Sacramento had committed matching funds for California’s guaranteed income pilot program.
State Government10 new California laws that go into effect in 2023December 27, 2022 | Chris Nichols | Randol White | Nicole Nixon | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Mike Hagerty | Janelle Salanga | Manola Secaira | Kristin Lam | Srishti Prabha | Kate WolffeFrom aspiring to end prison pipelines to wage increases and reproductive-rights protections, these new laws will affect change in the Golden State.
EnvironmentCoalition of tribes, government agencies unite to restore California's giant sequoia populationDecember 16, 2022 | Manola SecairaNearly a fifth of the state’s giant sequoia population have been lost to wildfires in the last few years.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s residential solar rules overhauledDecember 15, 2022After a unanimous vote today by the CPUC, homeowners get smaller payments from utilities, which solar companies say will slow construction of new rooftop solar projects. But new state incentives will be available.
State GovernmentBallot blockade: California industries rely on referenda to stop lawsDecember 13, 2022The fast food and oil industries are only the latest to seek a referendum to stop, or at least delay, a law passed by the state Legislature. The return on investment can be huge — so much money that some are calling for changing the referendum rules
State Government‘I'm meant to be here’: California’s Legislature will have a record number of women, LGBTQ lawmakersDecember 9, 2022 | Nicole NixonGreater diversity in the Legislature leads to better representation for historically marginalized groups, advocates say.
State GovernmentCapitol Annex project violated environmental regulations, appeals court rulesDecember 6, 2022 | Nicole NixonA proposed glass design for the Capitol Annex – which houses offices for state lawmakers and the governor – did not meet environmental and public review laws, according to state appellate court judges.
State GovernmentHere’s what we know about California 2022 election resultsDecember 6, 2022 | Nicole NixonAs of Tuesday afternoon, some results are coming into clarity. Here's what we know so far in the races for statewide offices and the state Legislature.
