Why California lawmakers miss votes — and why it matters
Lawmakers who are sick or absent can miss hundreds of votes in the California Legislature — and they’re all counted as "no." ...
First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval
Capturing and storing carbon underground is a big part of California’s efforts to tackle climate change but opponents say it ...
California crime measure Prop. 36 could increase deportations
California's Prop. 36 in the 2024 election would turn certain crimes into felonies, raising the risk of deportation for immigrants.
Will California ballot proposition mean more deportations?
A tough-on-crime measure is one of the most popular California propositions, but immigrant rights advocates warn of its consequences.
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Unemployment rate doesn’t tell the full story of California’s unhealthy labor force
California’s official unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.3%. That doesn’t sound alarming until you dive more deeply into the numbers.
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After ‘egregious’ misconduct, a high-ranking California prison official wasn’t fired
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) An agency that monitors discipline in state prisons released ...