California Budget
Elections
Election Day Crib Sheet: What to watch as results roll in
There’s a lot to keep track of on the California ballot. Here are seven questions to keep in mind as you cast your vote and wait for the results to trickle in.
Education
Why L.A. Unified may face financial crisis even with a giant surplus this year
The nation’s second-largest school system has enjoyed a major infusion of funding since the bone-deep cuts it endured during the recession. But in coming years, school officials project growth in employee pension and healthcare costs will eclipse the change in revenue.
Elections
High Rollers—A closer look at some of the sources underwriting California’s costly campaign season
With California’s primary just days away, here’s a sampling of some of the players spending big to influence your vote.
Newsletters
Elon Musk plays with fire
California Assembly seeks to limit University of California from giving workers 401(k)-style retirement plans.
Newsletters
Trump helps John Cox, for now
Donald Trump's endorsement of Republican John Cox will help in the June primary but not in the fall general election campaign. Don't count Antonio Villaraigosa out quite yet.
Education
Crowded, crumbling classrooms—will one-time cash infusion be enough to fix the University of California?
As state funding has decreased and enrollment has soared, University of California campuses are struggling to deal with many instances of overcrowded lectures, deteriorating buildings and delayed construction. Now the governor's offering $100 million for upgrades. UC says it's not nearly enough.
Elections
Video: Would candidates for governor force the mentally ill to get care?
The top candidates hoping to be the next governor of California all agree on this: The state is failing those who suffer from mental illness. Watch to see how they say they'll fix the state’s broken mental health system.