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The coalition argues it’s vitally important for the records to be made public, since they’re central to the dispute over election integrity.
In California, the changes could affect about 220,000 small business owners who hold green cards, opponents say.
The state has incarcerated 70,000 fewer people than it did in 2010, which has allowed Newsom allowed Newsom to close more prisons.
California's attorney general issues reforms for a SoCal school district after finding “systemic” failures in handling sex abuse.
A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn't CA track resort injuries or deaths, and who's protecting people.
Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline.
Nine Democrats, one party endorsement, zero consensus. Gubernatorial hopefuls woo delegates as anxiety grows about a GOP candidates.
The country’s largest state Democratic party endorsed a slate of aging congressional incumbents at its convention in San Francisco.
Neighborhood senior centers localize important resources and provide a safe, accessible space where older adults can go to find community.
California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students' data.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited.
Building homes inside a factory has long been seen as a way to revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era.
A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.
"When hospital bills keep rising, it becomes nearly impossible for small firms to continue providing coverage to their employees."
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The law prohibits unaccredited private companies from billing former military service members for help with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
San Diego and Imperial counties saw nearly a 1500% increase in arrests for May to October.
Local police forces get money every year from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with border patrol operations.
More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown.
Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in many cities across the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
