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Inside one of the Capitol’s most secretive processes

There wasn’t a lot of light on what state lawmakers got up to on Thursday — literally. First, there was the power outage that swept across downtown Sacramento, delaying the start of the Assembly and Senate’s floor sessions. But it would have been understandable if you were left in the dark even after the electricity […]

By Emily Hoeven • May 20, 2022

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Sticker shock as California gas prices pass $6 per gallon

The average price of a gallon of gas has officially surpassed $6 for the first time in California — and U.S. — history. The Golden State set a new record Wednesday with an average per-gallon cost of $6.05, though the price climbed as high as $7 in remote Mono County, according to AAA. The national […]

By Emily Hoeven • May 19, 2022

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California braces for latest COVID surge

California may be in for its latest COVID surge: The test positivity rate hit 5% for the first time in months.

By Emily Hoeven • May 18, 2022

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California’s progressive laws take a tumble in the courts

California laws push progressive policies, but the courts push back, most recently a gender diversity mandate in corporate boardrooms.

By Emily Hoeven • May 17, 2022

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Behind Newsom’s $301 billion budget, big financial concerns

California has a whopping $100 billion surplus, but looming financial threats could threaten the state's economy in just a few years.

By Emily Hoeven • May 16, 2022

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California minimum wage to jump faster than expected

High inflation is triggering an increase in the California minimum wage, while a measure to boost it even more appears headed to the ballot.

By Emily Hoeven • May 13, 2022

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Budget battles intensify amid competing priorities

The battle over the California budget is intensifying ahead of Gov. Newsom's May revision with a surplus as large as $68 billion.

By Emily Hoeven • May 12, 2022

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California’s increased water use paves way for more penalties

California water use is going up despite repeated calls for conservation, increasing penalties and pressure on Gov. Newsom.

By Emily Hoeven • May 11, 2022

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Catholic bishops ask US Supreme Court to review California’s sex abuse law

California's Catholic bishops want the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a state sex abuse law, setting up another conflict with the high court.

By Emily Hoeven • May 10, 2022

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Port labor talks collide with supply chain crunch

Imminent labor negotiations at ports in California and along the West Coast could either improve or worsen the supply chain crisis.

By Emily Hoeven • May 9, 2022

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