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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.

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.

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

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new carbon market rules threatened money for certain climate programs. He struck a deal to continue funding for transit and water projects.

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.

The measure, which was opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's public utiliites, never came to a vote in the Assembly.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding privacy protections to people who work with immigrants. Republicans characterized it as a threat to the First Amendment.