Commentary
Tough love plan could end California’s unemployment insurance stalemate
An auditor's report lists ways to shore up unemployment insurance finances, but state politicians, businesses and unions are at a stalemate.
California Governor
Commentary
California’s great debate resumes about how to cope with volatile swings in tax revenues
California's politicians have argued for two decades about how to deal with volatility. Should California increase rainy day reserves, or just avoid spending surpluses?
Commentary
Texas scores a goal on California as Chevron moves headquarters to Houston
Chevron, California's oldest and most prominent petroleum company, is moving its headquarters to Texas and the political fallout is unavoidable.
Commentary
While Newsom brags about California’s economy, unemployment data tells a different story
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's brags about the state's economy, but its unemployment rate is still the highest in the nation. The fund that pays unemployment insurance benefits also faces an immense deficit.
Commentary
As Newsom finishes his governorship, would-be successors are multiplying
While Gavin Newsom serves out the last two years of his governorship and possibly awaits a chance to run for president, the field of would-be successors is growing.
Health
California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban
Even before the ruling, confusion about abortion restrictions brought Arizona patients, and others, to California health care providers, straining some facilities’ staff.
California Divide
These gigs offer paths to higher wages for young Californians. Now they’re facing budget cuts
California seeded a program to place thousands of young people in apprenticeships. Just as it’s starting, a state budget deficit may delay funding.
California Divide
California extended time for flood victims to get state help. They have one more week to apply
California just began offering Disaster CalFresh benefits to San Diegans hurt by January storm. Some are seeking payment from the city.
California Divide
‘Just the beginning’: California reparations backers applaud bills, even without big cash payouts
Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.
California Divide
‘A partner that never sleeps’: Surveillance towers extend Border Patrol’s California reach
The federal government is investing millions on border surveillance towers, while migrants in California face harsh conditions and delays in processing.