October 8, 2025

Los Altos Hills agreed to legalize some apartment buildings. State housing regulators agreed. Nearly two years later, the town wants the state to reconsider.

California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turn-around under a new state law.

The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school, potentially abusing more children.

Nearly seven in ten registered CA voters want more engagement with state leaders. How can we move beyond hosting pro forma town halls to more creatively connect communities and government?

The term “Proposition 50” doesn’t ring a bell with many residents of the rural San Joaquin Valley. But even some of the most disengaged voters say they’re familiar with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to Texas.

For the refinery workers being laid off — most of whom lack a college degree — it’s unlikely they’ll find another job that pays as well, despite recent efforts by the state to help.

Californians can count on their elections. That hasn't changed. What has changed is the volume of false claims from the federal government.

The San Mateo County sheriff is in hot water and facing removal. If she hangs on, she'll benefit from a little-noticed California law that changed the dates of local elections.

Redrawn maps will likely increase the number of Democrats in Congress while also boosting Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances in a presidential race.