California counted its homeless population this month. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
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GOP Lawmakers in Sacramento Split Over MediCal for Undocumented Farm Workers
Almost 30 years ago Californians passed Proposition 187, a ballot measure that denied public benefits to undocumented immigrants. This year, a new state law took effect offering government-subsidized health insurance to the same population.
As California Closes Prisons, Spending per Inmate Hits Record
Locking up a California state prisoner for one year costs nearly twice as much as tuition at the state’s top private universities. The number surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains high because of inmate medical costs and pay boosts for prison guards and other workers.
No More Surprise Ambulance Bills in CA in 2024
Surprise ambulance bills can leave families deeply in debt after a medical emergency. A new state law that forces insurance companies to negotiate payments is expected to save Californians tens of millions of dollars a year.
New CA Laws for 2024: More Paid Sick Days, No More Employee Cannabis Tests
Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.
CA Is First State to Offer Health Insurance to All Eligible Undocumented Adults
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2022 budget included the latest expansion of MediCal: 700,000 undocumented immigrants between the ages of 26 and 49 will become eligible Jan. 1 although the state is now headed into a $68 billion deficit,
2023: California Universities Get More Money, but CSU Aid Falls Short
While the Cal State and UC systems received more money in 2023, they still face financial challenges. And they also must address labor strife.
2023: Danger Signs Ahead for California Economy
Unemployment is inching up, tech layoffs continue and IPOs are waning. Experts expect a downturn, but it’s still possible the state will avoid a recession.
Many Californians Lose Medi-Cal Coverage in Benefits Reviews
The federal government suspended an annual Medicaid renewal requirement during COVID-19. Now that it has resumed, many Californians are losing coverage for procedural reasons.
George Casey: A Safer San Jose Starts with Facing Facts
While the crime spike resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has receded in most parts of the country, California stands out as a stark aberration, with persistently high rates of violent crime and a spike in property offenses.
Newsom Vetoes Severance Pay for Laid-off Grocery Workers
The governor says unemployment insurance should cover impact of $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Kaiser Employee Salaries Will Increase 21% through 2027
Unions representing 68,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California put pressure on the health care giant to raise pay and address what they called understaffing during two strikes over the past year.
Paid Sick Leave Increased to Five Days Next Year in California
Proponents originally sought seven days of sick leave. The bill also extends protections against retaliation to workers who are in a union.
Newsom Vetoes Bill that Would Have Given Jobless Benefits to Striking Workers
Striking workers would have been eligible to collect California unemployment benefits under a bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed. He said the state can’t afford it.
California Gives $91M in Community Grants to Counter Increases in Hate Crimes
Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim and Black people increasing especially sharply.
Steve Harwell, Former Smash Mouth Lead Singer and San Jose Native, Dies at 56
Harwell was a founding member of the band, which broke out in the late 1990s with hit songs like Walkin’ on the Sun and All Star. He was born on Jan. 9, 1967, and grew up in San Jose.
