Yearly Archives: 2026
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California Democrats Resist Stricter Voting Deadlines as Calls Grow for Faster Election Results
California’s long wait for election results is again drawing criticism, but Democratic leaders at the state Capitol say they are not willing to speed...
California Looks to Minimum Wage Increases to Ease Living Costs, but Trade-Offs Emerge
California’s high cost of living is driving state and local officials to rely more heavily on minimum wage increases, a strategy intended to help...
On Juneteenth, Californians Reflect on What Black Communities Need to Thrive
As Californians observe Juneteenth, the holiday is prompting more than commemoration. For advocates focused on Black equity, it is also a test of whether...
Cal State Faculty Seek Protections as Campuses Test AI Tools
California State University faculty are pressing state lawmakers to place limits on the system’s use of generative artificial intelligence, warning that the technology should...
California, DMV at Impasse Over Sharing Driver’s License Data With Other States
California lawmakers are holding back $55 million requested by the Newsom administration for a Department of Motor Vehicles data-sharing project, citing concerns that driver’s...
