California community colleges initially backed two bills to help them issue more bachelor’s degrees. Last-minute changes killed their support.

The state's new penalty framework could fine hospitals and insurers up to 125% of overspending, with enforcement starting as early as 2028.

The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.

Californians can accept data centers if Big Tech plans transparently, benefits host communities and uses more clean energy, less fossil fuel.

California has lost jobs and its workforce. By many measures, it has some of the highest unemployment or underemployment rates in the country.

Open AI's CEO claims data center water concerns don’t hold “up to scrutiny.” Artificial intelligence companies are fighting ...

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Gov. Newsom's late-session deal failed in the Legislature. It would have lessened liability for utilities whose equipment causes wildfires. A state Senate compromise never got a vote.

The proposed changes aim to allay schools’ apprehension about spending their arts money granted through an initiative voters passed in 2022.

LA28 officials are stockpiling money and preparing to spend it fast. Organizers have effectively built a Fortune 500 company in downtown L.A.

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A bill approved by the California Legislature is supposed to protect small businesses from nuisance privacy suits. But opponents, including an array of privacy groups, say it turned into a boon for ...