Dan Walters

Two reports from state Auditor Elaine Howle frame the fiscal distress being felt by many school districts and cities.

When the Legislature acts on whim, it often violates common sense and constitutional law, so adults must step in.

The news on California's housing crisis is, as usual, both positive and negative.

A state auditor's report substantiates criticism of state's effort to close an "achievement gap" in California schools.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants an overhaul of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., but what kind?

The financial woes of a small fire district in Stanislaus County demonstrate the effects of rapidly rising pension costs.

A new report, timed to coincide with two tax increase proposals, contends that more money is needed to improve California's schools. But is it true?

Ridershare and delivery services that rely on part-time drivers with their own vehicles are proposing a ballot measure to overturn a new law requiring those drivers to become payroll employees.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has claimed ownership of the wildfire/Pacific Gas and Electric crisis, but now must deliver.

Attorneys general slant official summaries of ballot measures to affect what happens at the polls.