A decades-old payroll system and advance pay practices are costing the state millions and frustrating employees forced to pay it back.
A bill would allow local governments to devote up to a quarter of their homeless funds to residential programs that practice sobriety.
During the pandemic, California released about 15,000 prisoners early. About a third ended up back in prison by the start of this year.
Under pressure from business groups and the governor, the California Privacy Protection Agency watered down AI safeguards in areas such as targeted advertising.
Each home and the overall layout of a San Diego County subdivision meet wildfire-resilient standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
A pair of bills that would encourage construction are moving through the state Senate despite the opposition of key committee chairs.
The change is most dramatic in Silicon Valley, which is seeing more highly educated immigrants arrive from India and China.
A hundred days into the job, Daniel Lurie has been aggressive about stepping up services and addressing downtown woes. He’s won over some critics but the city faces major challenges including a billion-dollar budget shortfall.
A new executive order directs the attorney general to identify and stop enforcement of state-level climate laws. The order says such laws hinder American energy dominance.
Diverting young people who commit low-level offenses to community support programs can help them avoid incarceration down the line. Girls in particular may benefit from these tactics.
Devastated by fire, then shut down by COVID-19, the school district in Paradise, Calif., has emerged as a leader in keeping homeless students in classrooms.
The state is losing its youthful energy, with more than 4 million people leaving for other states since the start of the century.
Rather than an alternative to flying, California has spent billions on lines that can’t reach their destination.
The City Council wants to shift funds toward projects that have been stalled for years or even decades. Sacramento has seen 300 traffic deaths over the past eight years.
Next month, voters will replace ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled and then indicted. The two leading candidates both accuse the other of ties to Thao.
Most students in Delano, Calif., are low-income and many are English learners. A slew of support programs has raised test scores and sent them on paths to scholarships and top universities.
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