Beyond their ideas on how to curb housing prices, Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman have little to offer that would lower living costs in L.A.
Posted inK-12 Education
Student math scores are abysmal. A new California law requires early testing for skill
A new math test will assess basic math skills for all K-2 students to help identify those who are struggling.
Posted inPolitics
Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40
Proposition 40 would levy a one-time tax on billionaires. Some say the initiative opens the door to tax flight and more aggressive taxation. Others say there’s no way to predict the outcome.
Posted inJustice
New California law restricts undercover police operations targeting youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law limiting the use of so-called Perkins operations against young people. The undercover stings are under scrutiny at the California Supreme Court.
Posted inCommentary
Hilton blames Democrats. Becerra blames Trump. Little was learned in governor’s race debate
“All you say is Trump, Trump, Trump,” Hilton said on a question about immigration. “Trump, Trump, Trump,” Becerra responded. So it went for an hour and a dozen issues.
Posted inPolitics
In Becerra and Hilton’s only scheduled debate, Trump was the main character
In their only debate, Xavier Becerra repeatedly linked Steve Hilton to President Donald Trump — while Hilton accused him of dodging California’s real problems.
Posted inJustice
California restricts parole for sex offenders after near-release of 2 convicted of molestation
People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50.
Posted inEconomy
Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to bolster struggling local news organizations
Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a novel tax plan to keep California’s shrinking newsrooms afloat. It provides incentives for companies to hire journalists.
Posted inTechnology
On AI, Newsom gives labor most of what it demanded
The governor signed legislation to limit how workers can be terminated, overridden, or surveilled by artificial intelligence.
Posted inPolitics
What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?
California lawmakers sent Gavin Newsom hundreds of bills in his final months as governor. Here’s how he handled proposals to counter the Trump administration, lower the cost of living, crack down on data centers and boost retirement plans for public employees.