Dan Walters

A shortage of blue-collar workers — many driven out by the state's high housing costs — could wreak havoc on the state's economy.

A new UCLA study concludes that California's system of local housing quotas has a "fundamental flaw" that needs correction.

Legislation and a pending lawsuit could make big changes in California's 108-year-old system of compensating workers for job-related illnesses and injuries.

As he battles to avoid being recalled, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces another issue: whether Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated Robert Kennedy, should be paroled.

How would California Gov. Gavin Newsom continue to pursue a political career if he's recalled from office this year?

Legal wagering on sports is coming to California but dueling ballot measures will determine who controls and profits from the potentially huge amounts of money involved.

California's epic battle over the status of gig workers has entered a new phase with a judge overturning Proposition 22, a 2020 ballot measure sponsored by Uber and other transportation and delivery companies.

The attacks on Larry Elder, the leading Republican candidate to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom should Newsom be recalled, are making an Elder governorship more likely.

A new report from California's state auditor singles out "high-risk" state programs and provides ammunition for the drive to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.

As the California Legislature resumes its 2021 session, two bills would confront cities that shun low- and moderate-income housing.