Newsom threatens to cut USC funding if it complies with Trump demands

After the president sent a letter offering “substantial” federal grants if USC complies with conservative demands, Newsom ...

Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing

The bill by a San Francisco Democrat would have allowed some state-funded homeless housing projects to require sobriety.

California gave counties power to inspect ICE detention centers. They’re not using it

California's seven ICE detention centers have to open their doors to local health departments. So far, county officials aren't making much use of that power.

New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break

California homeowners are receiving a break from a new law that restricts HOA fines to $100 for most violations.

H-1B visa fees, tariffs, a stake in Intel? How Silicon Valley has fared under Trump

Trump’s policies have affected Nvidia, AMD and the tech industry in different ways. Some experts worry about the effects on innovation.
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For many Californians, reducing homelessness comes down to the encampment next door

Statistics do little to convey the seriousness of homelessness in California. What often matters most is how much people encounter it.
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California’s insurer of last resort was meant to cover ‘riot-prone areas,’ not climate disasters

By leaning on insurance-based solutions to societal problems, California has put itself on a path toward repeating the mistakes of the past.
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California businesses, lawmakers turn up the heat in a battle over high workplace temperatures

Lawmakers again passed a bill giving workers compensation to employees harmed by heat on the job. Will Gov. Gavin Newsom veto it, as he did last year?