November 19, 2025

The model regents approved allows the system to increase undergraduate tuition and systemwide fees by as much as 5% annually, depending on inflation, and locks in that rate for students enrolling that year for up to six years.

California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.

State revenue is several billion dollars more than expected, but that cash must pay for schools and go into reserves. The deficit stays.

Across California, communities and developers are coming to the negotiating table in an effort to distribute prosperity. Community Benefits Agreements can help.

Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor's race.

Suicide is 50% higher among rural young people than among others in urban or suburban environments. Many also live too far to get counseling.

Historically gubernatorial candidates take two years to build their campaigns, but this time people are jumping in and out of contention much later in the race.