Affirmative Action

Two proposed amendments to the California Constitution will appear on the November ballot if approved by lawmakers this week.

California’s top law enforcement official Attorney General Xavier Becerra unveiled a series of proposals to reform police departments statewide.

California Sen. Kamala Harris is emerging as the top contender for Joe Biden's vice president amid protests over police brutality and racism in America.

George Floyd killing could spark policy changes in California. What you need to know about the California National Guard.

Amid the nationwide debate about race and justice, the latest attempt to repeal California's ban on affirmative action programs.

Clock is ticking to get Real ID. California's coronavirus test kits arrive, but not all are ready for use. Open primary results in strange alliances.

As California lawmakers return for a new year, Anthony Rendon (the Assembly leader, not the ball player) talks wildfires, housing, ballot measures, the gig economy, affirmative action, Gov. Gavin Newsom and supermajorities. And babies. And home runs.  

While the Trump administration caused a stir when it reversed policies encouraging affirmative action in higher ed, California’s public universities have been banned from using race in admissions for more than a decade—with striking results.