July 10, 2025

Health

Higher premiums and lost coverage: How Trump’s budget changes health care in California

Lower-income people will be the hardest hit. Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang • July 10, 2025

A view of two construction workers standing on top of the wooden framing of what will soon be apartments.

Politics

Why one union became one of the most pro-housing voices in California

Housing bills in California often face fierce opposition from construction unions. The carpenters’ union went their own way, becoming a “game-changing” force in the debate.

By Jeanne Kuang and Ben Christopher • July 10, 2025

A group of heavily armed federal agents in full tactical gear emerge from the back of an armored vehicle labeled “LENCO ARMORED VEHICLES” on a sunlit urban street. Most wear camouflage fatigues, body armor, helmets, and goggles, with visible patches reading “POLICE” and insignias from U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security. Some agents carry rifles and one has zip cuffs and canisters clipped to their vest. A media photographer in a press vest films nearby. Palm trees and a clear blue sky suggest a Southern California location.

Commentary

‘I’m in one of his TV shows’: The federal government is staging political theater in Los Angeles

Since President Trump unilaterally decided to send the military to Los Angeles, practically everything about the protests and the federal response to them has lacked a connection to reality.

By Jim Newton • July 10, 2025

A dimly lit elementary school classroom with a whiteboard displaying vocabulary and grammar lessons written in marker. Above the board, an alphabet banner with illustrated objects runs across the wall. A “MASK REQUIRED” sign is prominently posted. In the foreground, children wearing face masks are partially visible and out of focus, seated at desks. A projector and children's book are seen on a cart near the board, contributing to the classroom setting.

K-12 Education

Heinous, heartbreaking — and expensive. California schools face avalanche of sex abuse claims

A California law took effect in 2020 that dropped the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, provided a three-year window for victims to file claims and otherwise made it easier for them to sue school districts and counties.

By Carolyn Jones • July 10, 2025

A side-view of a wooden lodge building in the corner of a street surrounded by trees and other greenery. A person wearing a purple sweater and holding a cup of coffee can be seen on the far right walking along the street.

Commentary

Holdouts in Marin County resist California rules speeding up multifamily housing

State pressure to allow more housing in Marin County is relentless, but some in Fairfax aren't giving up without a fight.

By Dan Walters • July 10, 2025