As kids grapple with a mid-summer heat wave, new state laws try to help
One new California law promotes heat illness education in schools; another, rolling out this month, requires rules for outdoor activity during extreme heat. Still missing: money for the upgrades that matter.
Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November
Hilton advances to the November general election, where he’ll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor
After a heated race with a crowd of Democratic candidates, Xavier Becerra pulled ahead of rival Republican Steve Hilton in election results returned Friday. Becerra’s challenger is not known yet.
Becerra, Hilton leading in most uncertain California governor’s race in years
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democrat Xavier Becerra and
California votes in most uncertain governor’s primary in years
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton led in polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are expected to begin coming in tonight.
Newsom's last budget: Cut California spending now, save for the AI bubble to burst
Newsom seeks tighter spending despite legislative push to preserve education and healthcare funding
Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens
Non-U.S. citizens lose access to SBA funding for small businesses, which provide the bulk of new jobs in California.
Homelessness is dropping in California counties. But funding cuts could derail that progress
By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California counties are reporting