Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it

Supporters said a condo construction bill would unlock affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs. But deadlines matter.

California utilities to reclaim unused money from school air conditioning program

Despite sweltering classrooms and a heat wave, the state chose to return unspent CalSHAPE funds to ratepayers.

Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session

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

Should California backfill science funding Trump cut? Voters could decide in 2028

Last year the Trump administration cut more than 1,000 California science research grants. A bond measure would restore some ...

California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park

California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park ...

California politicians promised white gold in ‘Lithium Valley’. But are those dreams fading?

This California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting for jobs.
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As Gavin Newsom’s reign nears end, his ability to sway legislators has also waned

California Gov. Gavin Newsom just doesn’t have the clout he once wielded so aggressively as the end of his reign approaches.