California Supreme Court

Today’s socially distanced oral argument was just the latest installment in a nearly decade’s long legal drama that pits unionized public sector workers against cash-strapped state and local governments and pension debt hawks.

Newsom tackles coronavirus pandemic as fallout spreads. Another federal investigation targets a local government. Census invitations are on the way.

Newsom gets first pick to California Supreme Court. Bill would tie corporate tax rates to CEO pay. Tax credit benefiting Hollywood continues to grow.

California loses battle for Trump's taxes. State to sue Trump administration over Delta water shipments. Power shutoffs leaves residents hungry.

In the lead opinion, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye says the state constitution makes clear "it is the voters who must decide" whether a presidential candidate's refusal to publicly share tax returns will have consequences at the ballot box. Many constitutional law experts, former Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Republican Party are now all officially entitled to say, "I told you so."

Justices question state's attempt to force Trump to disclose taxes. Number of women in legislature grows. Trump appoints more judges to 9th Circuit.

California strikes emissions deal with automakers. Why you shouldn't expect new auto factories in the state. New law helps end all-male corporate boards.

Newsom tries to keep pardon petitions confidential. Water districts seek protection from fire liability. Legislature looks to combat 'ghost guns.'

IPOs are bringing rideshare companies tens of billions of dollars in investment. But the companies mistreat drivers who are the backbone of their businesses. Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are going on strike across California on May 8 to call for basic rights and protections like those afforded through Assembly Bill 5.

Supreme Court justices and voters weigh in on death penalty, Wells Fargo gets a second chance for state bond deals, Newsom warns PG&E on board appointments