Walters: Lawmakers play Whac-A-Mole with failed legislationCalifornia's political landscape often sees legislation re-emerge through procedural maneuvers, reflecting ongoing battles over transparency in ballot measures.
New California Law Aims to Boost Transparency in Franchise Sales | EntrepreneurCalifornia's S.B. 919 enhances franchise sales transparency with new registration and disclosure requirements for third-party franchise sellers.
Walters: Lawmakers play Whac-A-Mole with failed legislationCalifornia's political landscape often sees legislation re-emerge through procedural maneuvers, reflecting ongoing battles over transparency in ballot measures.
New California Law Aims to Boost Transparency in Franchise Sales | EntrepreneurCalifornia's S.B. 919 enhances franchise sales transparency with new registration and disclosure requirements for third-party franchise sellers.
Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
California Farmworkers Call For More Employers to Comply with Heat-Illness Prevention | KQEDSB 1299 seeks to enhance workers' compensation for heat-related illnesses in agriculture, despite employer concerns about new costs.
Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
California Farmworkers Call For More Employers to Comply with Heat-Illness Prevention | KQEDSB 1299 seeks to enhance workers' compensation for heat-related illnesses in agriculture, despite employer concerns about new costs.
Guest writer: Why California's Latinos are just as politically divided as everyone elseCalifornia's Latino Legislative Caucus excludes Republicans, despite a rising number of Latino Republican legislators.
Education bill aims to ease transferring to California universities with representation goalsCalifornia bill AB 9 aims to enhance transfer opportunities for community college students to Cal State and UC schools by establishing guidelines.
CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposesThe Fight for Firefighters Act aims to transition seasonal firefighters to year-round employment to improve emergency response and address staffing issues.
California's special session to fight Donald Trump becomes fiery immigration debateCalifornia is using a $50 million fund to challenge Trump's immigration policies, revealing deep partisan divides around immigration issues.
Republican bill would ban transgender girls from high school sports in CaliforniaAssemblymember Sanchez's bill aims to ban transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, sparking significant political debate in California.
Dems' Legislative Supermajority Faces Rejuvenated GOP in 2025California lawmakers are prioritizing policies aimed at reducing the cost of living for residents as they embark on a new legislative session.
Ethics investigation sought for California legislator mentioned in cannabis bribery schemeAn ethics investigation is being called for regarding a state legislator linked to bribery and fraudulent campaign contributions.Sen. Susan Rubio may be implicated in the investigation based on matching descriptions in a plea agreement.
Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in SacramentoCalifornia's Legislature reaches near gender parity with 49% of seats held by women, reflecting a shift towards gender equity in governance.
Wave of women lawmakers brings California close to gender parityCalifornia's legislature will have 49% women, nearing gender parity and demonstrating a commitment to equitable political representation.
Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in SacramentoCalifornia's Legislature reaches near gender parity with 49% of seats held by women, reflecting a shift towards gender equity in governance.
Wave of women lawmakers brings California close to gender parityCalifornia's legislature will have 49% women, nearing gender parity and demonstrating a commitment to equitable political representation.
Trump won. Will Newsom call a special session of the California Legislature to respond?California Governor Gavin Newsom is contemplating a special legislative session due to Donald Trump's election.
Gov. Newson vetoes California bill that would help undocumented immigrants buy homesGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill to provide undocumented immigrants access to state-backed home loans, citing budget constraints and the need to manage resources effectively.
Trump won. Will Newsom call a special session of the California Legislature to respond?California Governor Gavin Newsom is contemplating a special legislative session due to Donald Trump's election.
Gov. Newson vetoes California bill that would help undocumented immigrants buy homesGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill to provide undocumented immigrants access to state-backed home loans, citing budget constraints and the need to manage resources effectively.
These special interests are spending big to influence which Democrats win L.A. seats in the LegislatureSpecial interest groups are heavily influencing Democrat-on-Democrat races in California, impacting future legislative decisions.The outcome of these races could shape critical issues like climate change, education, and criminal justice reform.
California's contentious AI safety bill gets closer to becoming a lawA majority of tech companies oppose the California AI safety bill, which could impose strict regulations on AI developers.
These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signedCalifornia's legislature passed significant bills addressing extremism in the military and promoting bicycle safety.
California's contentious AI safety bill gets closer to becoming a lawA majority of tech companies oppose the California AI safety bill, which could impose strict regulations on AI developers.
These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signedCalifornia's legislature passed significant bills addressing extremism in the military and promoting bicycle safety.
Willie Mays Highway' billapproved by California LegislatureCalifornia Legislature names portion of I-80 in San Francisco Willie Mays Highway to honor the baseball legend's contributions.
'Willie Mays Highway' bill approved by California LegislatureCalifornia names part of Interstate 80 after Willie Mays, honoring his legacy and impact on San Francisco and baseball.
Willie Mays Highway' billapproved by California LegislatureCalifornia Legislature names portion of I-80 in San Francisco Willie Mays Highway to honor the baseball legend's contributions.
'Willie Mays Highway' bill approved by California LegislatureCalifornia names part of Interstate 80 after Willie Mays, honoring his legacy and impact on San Francisco and baseball.
California AI bill SB 1047 aims to prevent AI disasters, but Silicon Valley warns it will cause one | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 aims to safeguard against potential harms from large AI systems by holding developers accountable.The bill faces opposition from tech industry stakeholders who fear it may hinder innovation.
This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here's what changedA California bill aims to regulate AI technology by introducing safety measures and accountability, sparking debate within the tech industry.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
California AI bill SB 1047 aims to prevent AI disasters, but Silicon Valley warns it will cause one | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 aims to safeguard against potential harms from large AI systems by holding developers accountable.The bill faces opposition from tech industry stakeholders who fear it may hinder innovation.
This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here's what changedA California bill aims to regulate AI technology by introducing safety measures and accountability, sparking debate within the tech industry.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
A year after 'hot labor summer,' California Legislature chills on union demands amid budget concernsCalifornia labor unions experienced legislative setbacks this session, with key worker protections failing to pass compared to the previous year’s victories.
Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California LegislatureSome California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
California Democrats talked a big game on reparations. They're off to slow startCalifornia's reparations efforts face significant challenges and have resulted in limited outcomes, stimulating frustration among advocates for more substantial action.
Protesters push for action on reparations bills on final day of California LegislatureSome California lawmakers are urging the passage of reparations bills for Black residents that have stalled in the legislature, citing various concerns.
California Democrats talked a big game on reparations. They're off to slow startCalifornia's reparations efforts face significant challenges and have resulted in limited outcomes, stimulating frustration among advocates for more substantial action.
Mathews: Capitol Annex Project breaks California lawmakers' own rulesCalifornia lawmakers face criticism for inefficiency in the Capitol Annex Project, with no clear timeline for completion six years after demolition of the old annex.
CA passes bill requiring schools to devise plan to ban or limit phones during the school dayCalifornia's Phone-Free Schools Act mandates plans to limit smartphone use in public schools by 2026.
Democratic lawmakers who killed ethnic studies bill took thousands from opposing groupCalifornia lawmakers' decision to kill a bill against antisemitism raises concerns over funding influences in legislative processes.
CA passes bill requiring schools to devise plan to ban or limit phones during the school dayCalifornia's Phone-Free Schools Act mandates plans to limit smartphone use in public schools by 2026.
Democratic lawmakers who killed ethnic studies bill took thousands from opposing groupCalifornia lawmakers' decision to kill a bill against antisemitism raises concerns over funding influences in legislative processes.
CA Legislators Drop Plan to Force Google and Meta to Pay for News Stories Stolen from Local MediaCalifornia lawmakers in a landmark agreement have decided on a $172 million support plan for local media instead of mandatory fees for Google and Meta.
Google agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad dealGoogle's financial support for local journalism in California is criticized as a political maneuver that benefits the tech giant more than the media.
CA Legislators Drop Plan to Force Google and Meta to Pay for News Stories Stolen from Local MediaCalifornia lawmakers in a landmark agreement have decided on a $172 million support plan for local media instead of mandatory fees for Google and Meta.
Google agreed to pay millions for California news. Journalists call it a bad dealGoogle's financial support for local journalism in California is criticized as a political maneuver that benefits the tech giant more than the media.
Opinion: Reform CEQA instead of punching holes in itCalifornia's recent exemptions from CEQA raise questions about environmental law integrity and legislative courage in reforming outdated policies.
California legislators say new laws must protect farmworkers from extreme heatCalifornia lawmakers demand new laws to bolster outdoor heat protections due to failing enforcement by Cal/OSHA amid rising heat extremes.
California bills could restore journalism after Big Tech's 'second gold rush' pushed industry to the brinkA federal court ruled Google violated the law through its monopoly, prompting California legislation to address impacts on journalism.
Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right NowAdvocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
How Bad Is Newsom's Proposed Cut to the Active Transportation Program? Awful. - Streetsblog CaliforniaCA Legislature rejects Gov. Newsom's proposed cuts to Active Transportation Program.
CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign GiftsA 2022 law limited campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from donors with specific interests. There's a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and ease restrictions.
Despite Progress, Black Californians Still Face Major Challenges In Closing Equality Gap | KQEDThe study on Black Californians highlights persistent racial inequality despite some quality of life improvements.
Walters: While California politicians skirmish over housing, shortage keeps growingThe California Legislature grapples with a housing shortage; conflicts persist between state and local officials over housing development and zoning policies.
CA Lawmakers Reach Agreement on $10B School Bond$10 billion bond announced for K-12 schools and community colleges in California for repairs and upgrades, addressing long-standing infrastructure issues due to lack of funds.
Walters: As Californians' stance on crime hardens, Republicans try to regain relevanceDemocratic supermajority in California Legislature leads to limited GOP influence.
California lawmakers revive debate over bill requiring tech platforms to pay for newsCalifornia lawmakers are reviving a bill to charge online platforms for news articles. The bill resembles Canada's model, focusing on platforms paying news outlets for distributing content.