Nuclear reactors can provide steady power for desalination at a low cost. Critics say money mustn’t take priority over health, safety or the environment.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom edged away from his campaign pledge to adopt single-payer healthcare. He got UCLA to study it and instead expanded Medi-Cal coverage.

California's Legislature is weighing two bills involving smoke damage recovery. Homeowners are backing one, but the insurance industry is opposing it while keeping quiet about the other one.

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Congrats! You’re voting for a new California governor this year. With six Democrats and two Republicans leading the primary race, it’s a packed field. Take our quiz below to see which candidates match ...

The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a ...

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The investigation was honored with the Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting in the Poynter Journalism Prizes, and as a finalist for excellence in local and regional investigative ...

Asylum seekers pay much more in college tuition and are often excluded from financial aid as their asylum hearings drag for years.