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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Newsom backed off his plan to ease utilities' wildfire costs after Democratic lawmakers refused to shift the burden to insurers and survivors ...

California data centers guzzle billions of gallons of water to cool AI servers — and the public still doesn't know how much. Lawmakers want that to change. Newsom vetoed the idea last year. Now two ...

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

California leaders pushed through a controversial last-minute deal to protect the major project from environmental lawsuits.