Liberal California activists are urging Democrats to wait until the last minute to vote in the race for governor, then support the frontrunner in the polls.

Students could earn a bachelor’s degree faster in select fields. Work experience could count toward required class units.

Should California pension funds invest in fossil fuels? How about Tesla and Palantir? Those debates are playing out at CalPERS and CalSTRS.

Katie Porter released an ad joking about her temper. But experts say the touchy issue reveals a double standard for women ...

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California lawmakers want to expand organized sports at prisons. An incarcerated journalist says the only winner would be the prison budget.

California's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash. These are the six people vying for the job in 2026.

Voters in Latino-majority precincts had the largest shift toward supporting Prop. 50 compared to 2024 election results .

As early voting begins, the leading candidates for governor targeted Xavier Becerra in a CNN debate. Nothing was necessarily ...

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California teachers in training have to spend at least 600 hours in a classroom, often unpaid. New programs provide them an income.