Commentary

The November election will have an array of money-driven ballot measures clustered around one question: Who should be taxed to finance California’s public services, and how much should they pay?

As Gavin Newsom tries to wrap up his governorship, his differences with legislative leaders are on display as they clash over the budget.

The emergency at GKN Aerospace forced evacuations, but it was unclear how bedridden residents, hospice patients and homebound seniors could get to safety.

California lawmakers are considering making social media platforms with addictive features end — and not pursue — accounts of anyone younger than 16.

California lawmakers are finalizing a budget that would cut aid for local newsrooms, walking away from a nascent effort to restore local reporting and build a more sustainable industry.

Prisoners who are sexually assaulted by guards often face retaliation. A survivor argues the safest option is to release them from prison.

A CA law holds clothing manufacturers accountable for adding to landfills, but it doesn’t deploy clothing bins, which can spur textile recycling.

California scored high on the economy, mental health and children and families, but low on its labor force, inequality and the environment in a research project comparing states.

Odds are Xavier Becerra will win against Steven Hilton. Then as governor — and unlike Gavin Newsom — Becerra won't likely run for higher office while governing.

An entire generation of California elected officials owe their current jobs and their political prospects to Gavin Newsom.